Cooking apparatus, control method of cooking apparatus, and control device of cooking apparatus

Abstract

This invention provides a cooking device, a control method for the cooking device, and a control apparatus for the cooking device. The cooking device includes: a pot body; an inner pot disposed within the pot body; a lid connected to the pot body, used to cover the inner pot; a first locking component disposed on the lid, wherein the first locking component is locked to the inner pot when in a first position, and unlocked from the inner pot when in a second or third position; a second locking component disposed on the pot body and / or the lid, wherein the second locking component locks the lid to the pot body when in a fourth position, and releases the lid when in a fifth position; and a first triggering component disposed on the first locking component, wherein the first triggering component engages with the second locking component in a stop-and-hold action when the first locking component is in a third position, causing the second locking component to stop in the fifth position. This application achieves the technical effect of improving the automation level of the cooking device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cooking equipment technology, and more specifically, to a cooking device, a control method for the cooking device, and a control apparatus for the cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, pressure cookers require the lid to be fastened to the inner pot before pressure cooking can begin. However, automatic locking cookers only unlock the inner pot automatically; the lid still needs to be opened manually, resulting in low automation and a poor user experience.

[0003] Therefore, overcoming the aforementioned technical deficiencies has become an urgent technical problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

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

[0005] Therefore, the first aspect of the present invention provides a cooking device.

[0006] A second aspect of the present invention provides a method for controlling a cooking device.

[0007] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a cooking apparatus.

[0008] The fourth aspect of this invention proposes a method for controlling a cooking device.

[0009] The fifth aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a cooking apparatus.

[0010] In view of the above, the cooking device proposed in the first aspect of the present invention includes: a pot body; an inner pot disposed in the pot body; a lid body connected to the pot body, the lid body being used to cover the inner pot; a first locking component disposed in the lid body, the first locking component including a first posture, a second posture and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component is locked to the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the first locking component is unlocked from the inner pot; a second locking component disposed in the pot body and / or the lid body, the second locking component including a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid body to the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the second locking component releases the lock on the lid body; and a first triggering component disposed in the first locking component, wherein when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture; wherein the second posture is between the first posture and the third posture.

[0011] This application defines a cooking device capable of high-pressure cooking. The device includes a pot body, an inner pot, and a lid. The inner pot is embedded within the pot body and serves to position, support, and protect it. A cooking cavity is formed within the inner pot, where food is cooked into a finished product. The lid is connected to the pot body and is movable relative to it. When the lid is open, it avoids the opening of the inner pot, allowing the user to add food, remove the finished product, or remove the inner pot for cleaning. When the lid is closed, it covers the opening of the inner pot.

[0012] Based on this, the cooking device also includes a first locking component and a second locking component. The first locking component is disposed on the lid and cooperates with the inner pot. Specifically, the first locking component includes a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture. The second posture is between the first posture and the third posture, that is, the second posture occurs during the process of the first locking component switching from the first posture to the third posture.

[0013] With the lid closed and the first locking component in its first position, the first locking component can lock with the inner pot inside the pot body, locking the inner pot under the lid and creating a sealed cooking environment inside the inner pot. In this state, the pressure inside the inner pot can be increased by heating it to achieve high-pressure cooking. Correspondingly, when the first locking component is in its second position, the first locking component releases the lock on the inner pot, and opening the lid at this time exposes the opening of the inner pot.

[0014] The second locking component is disposed on the pot body and / or the lid, and includes a fourth position and a fifth position. When the lid is closed and the second locking component is in the fourth position, the second locking component can lock the inner pot and the lid together to ensure that the lid can cover the inner pot, forming a sealed environment in the inner pot for easy pressurization. When the lid is closed and the second locking component is in the fifth position, the second locking component releases the locking relationship between the inner pot and the lid, at which point opening the lid exposes the opening of the inner pot.

[0015] The cooking device defined in this application also includes a first triggering component, which is disposed on a first locking component. During the switching process between a second posture and a third posture of the first locking component, the first triggering component can move with the first locking component, thereby influencing the posture adjustment of the second locking component by adjusting the position of the first triggering component.

[0016] Specifically, when the first locking component is in the second position, the first triggering component separates from the second locking component, and the second locking component remains in the third position without user intervention. During the transition from the second to the third position, the first triggering component activates the second locking component, causing it to switch to the fifth position. When the first locking component reaches the third position, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component, allowing it to remain in the fifth position. At this point, the second locking component automatically releases the lock between the lid and the pot body, and the lid automatically opens under the pressure inside the inner pot, allowing the user to remove the food from the inner pot.

[0017] Therefore, by setting a first trigger component, the first locking component can release the second locking component's lock on the pot body and lid by continuing to move to the third posture after releasing the inner pot's lock. This achieves linkage between the first and second locking components, automatically unlocking the inner pot and opening the lid after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth posture, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after cooking. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0018] Specifically, the lid is hinged to the pot body, and users can switch the lid's open / closed state by flipping it over.

[0019] In addition, the cooking device provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0020] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the second locking component includes: a second triggering component connected to the cover and capable of moving relative to the cover; a first latch disposed on the second triggering component; and a second latch disposed on the pot body; wherein, when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second triggering component is located in the first position, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the second triggering component is located in the second position; during the process of the first locking component switching from the second posture to the third posture, the movement trajectory of the first triggering component is a predetermined trajectory, and when the second triggering component is located in the first position, the second triggering component is at least partially located within the predetermined trajectory.

[0021] In this technical solution, the second locking component includes a second triggering component, a first latch, and a second latch. Specifically, the second triggering component is disposed on the cover and is movable relative to the cover. The user can switch the second locking component to a fourth or fifth posture by operating the second triggering component. The first latch is disposed on the second triggering component, and the second latch is disposed on the pot body. During the movement of the second triggering component, the first latch moves synchronously.

[0022] Specifically, when the second locking component is in the fourth position, the second triggering component is in the first position. At this time, the first and second latches engage to lock the pot body and the lid together, preventing the lid from opening. Correspondingly, when the second locking component switches from the fourth position to the fifth position, the second triggering component moves from the first position to the second position. Simultaneously, driven by the second triggering component, the first and second latches separate, releasing the locking relationship between the pot body and the lid, allowing the lid to be opened.

[0023] Based on this, during the transition from the second to the third posture of the first locking component, the movement trajectory of the first trigger component on the first locking component is a predetermined trajectory. The first position of the second trigger component is located within the predetermined trajectory. The first trigger component moving along the predetermined trajectory pushes the second trigger component to move. When the first trigger component reaches the end of the predetermined trajectory, the second trigger component is pushed to a second position outside the predetermined trajectory, causing the first and second latches to automatically separate, and subsequently, the cover automatically pops open.

[0024] Therefore, by linking the first and second triggering components, the first locking assembly can automatically open the lid by continuing to move towards the third posture after automatically releasing the inner pot, thus achieving the automatic opening function of the lid. This optimizes the structure of the second locking component and improves the practicality and user experience of the cooking equipment. Simultaneously, the push-triggering method between the first and second triggering components has low complexity and high reliability, reducing the cost and failure rate of the cooking equipment while meeting the linkage requirements.

[0025] Optionally, in some technical solutions of the present invention, the second triggering component is hinged to the cover.

[0026] In this technical solution, the second triggering component is hinged to the lid. As the first triggering component moves along a predetermined trajectory, the second triggering component is forced to rotate. Furthermore, when the first triggering component is stationary in a second position, the user can also adjust the second triggering component to either the first or second position by pressing or turning it. Compared to a sliding switch design for the second triggering component, the rotating second triggering component occupies less space, which is beneficial for miniaturizing the lid and cooking equipment. Simultaneously, the rotating second triggering component has higher reliability and a lower probability of structural interference and jamming.

[0027] Specifically, the second trigger component is located on the front side of the cover, and the user can adjust the position of the second trigger component by pressing it.

[0028] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the first triggering component includes a first guide slope, which is inclined in a direction away from the second triggering component; the second triggering component includes a second guide slope, which cooperates with the first guide slope and is located within a predetermined trajectory.

[0029] In this technical solution, a first guide slope is provided on the first triggering component, and a second guide slope is provided on the corresponding second triggering component. The first guide slope and the second guide slope are adapted to each other. During the movement of the first triggering component along a predetermined trajectory, the first guide slope pushes the second guide slope to push the second triggering component to the second position.

[0030] Specifically, the predetermined trajectory is located above the second trigger component. Along the predetermined trajectory, the first guide slope is inclined away from the second trigger component, and the second guide slope is located on top of the second trigger component. As the first trigger component moves along the predetermined trajectory, the moving first guide slope pushes the second guide slope downwards, thereby causing the second trigger component to rotate and ensuring that the second trigger component can be accurately rotated to the second position.

[0031] By setting the first guide slope and the second guide slope, the movement patterns of the first trigger component and the second trigger component can be adapted to ensure that the moving first trigger component can successfully drive the second trigger component to rotate, avoiding jamming of the first trigger component and the second trigger component, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the reliability of the linkage function and reducing the failure rate of the cooking equipment.

[0032] In some technical solutions of the present invention, the second locking component may optionally include: a first elastic component connected to the cover and the second trigger component, wherein the first elastic component is used to drive the second trigger component to reset to the first position.

[0033] In this technical solution, the second locking component further includes a first elastic component, one end of which is connected to the cover and the other end to the second trigger component. During the movement of the second trigger component from the first position to the second position, the first elastic component deforms to accumulate elastic potential energy. Subsequently, if the first locking component returns to the first or second position, the first and second trigger components separate, and the first elastic component releases its elastic potential energy to drive the second trigger component back to the first position, thereby enabling the second locking component to automatically lock the cover onto the pot body.

[0034] Therefore, by incorporating the first elastic component, on the one hand, the user is spared the need to manually lock the lid using the second trigger component after the first locking component has relocked the inner pot, thus providing convenience. On the other hand, it eliminates the safety hazard caused by the user forgetting to lock the lid, thereby optimizing the structure of the cooking equipment, improving its safety and reliability, and enhancing its practicality.

[0035] Specifically, the first elastic component is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the hinge shaft of the second trigger component. The first end of the torsion spring is connected to the stop component, and the second end of the torsion spring is connected to the cover. During the rotation of the second trigger component, the torsion spring is torn.

[0036] In some technical solutions of the present invention, the cooking device may optionally include: a reset mechanism disposed on the cover, the reset mechanism being connected to the first locking component, the reset mechanism being used to drive the first locking component to reset from the third position to the second position.

[0037] In this technical solution, a reset mechanism is also provided on the cover. The reset mechanism connects the cover and the first locking component. The reset mechanism can provide the force required to reset the first locking component in the third posture. Under this force, the first locking component switches from the third posture to the second posture, thereby realizing the automatic reset of the first locking component.

[0038] By setting a reset mechanism, after the first locking component drives the second locking component to release the lock of the pot body and the lid through the first triggering component, the reset mechanism drives the second locking component to return to the state where it can lock the pot body and the lid again. In this case, the user can fasten the lid to make the second locking component relock the pot body and the lid, so as to avoid the second locking component being unable to relock the pot body and the lid, and eliminate the need for the user to manually reset the second locking component.

[0039] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the inner pot includes locking teeth, and the first locking component includes: a latch, which is rotatably connected to the lid, wherein when the first locking component is in a first posture, the locking teeth and the latch are locked, and when the first locking component is in a second or third posture, the locking teeth and the latch are separated; a transmission mechanism, which is disposed on the lid and connected to the latch, and is used to drive the latch to rotate; wherein, the first triggering component is disposed on the latch or the transmission mechanism.

[0040] In this technical solution, the inner pot has locking teeth along its rim. Based on this, the first locking component includes a latch and a transmission mechanism. The latch is located on the side of the lid facing the inner pot, is ring-shaped, and rotatably connected to the lid. The latch can rotate around its own axis to switch the first locking component to a first or second position. Specifically, when the first locking component is in the first position, the latch engages with the locking teeth on the inner pot through a screwing action, fixing the inner pot to the lid. During the switching process from the first to the second position, the latch disengages from the locking teeth on the inner pot through a reverse screwing action, releasing the lock on the inner pot. At this point, the lid can be opened independently by operating the second locking component. The transmission mechanism is located on the lid and connected to the latch. The transmission mechanism drives the latch to rotate on the lid, enabling the first locking component to switch between the first and second positions.

[0041] The first triggering component can be mounted on the latch or the transmission mechanism. When the first triggering component is mounted on the latch, the rotating latch can drive the first triggering component to move along an arc, thereby adjusting the position of the first triggering component on the cover. This allows the first triggering component to stop on the movement trajectory of the second triggering component moving to the second position when the first locking component is in the first posture, and also allows the first triggering component to avoid the movement trajectory of the second triggering component moving to the second position when the first locking component is in the second posture.

[0042] Correspondingly, some structures on the transmission mechanism need to rotate with the latch. When the first triggering component is located on the transmission component, the first triggering component is connected to this follower structure in the transmission mechanism. When the latch rotates, the first triggering component rotates synchronously with the latch, thereby adjusting the position of the first triggering component on the cover, so that the first triggering component can stop on the movement trajectory of the second triggering component moving to the second position when the first locking component is in the first posture, and so that the first triggering component can avoid the movement trajectory of the second triggering component moving to the second position when the first locking component is in the second posture.

[0043] The locking mechanism of the latch and locking teeth offers stable and reliable engagement, ensuring high-pressure cooking within the inner pot and reducing the possibility of misalignment or even detachment. By placing the first trigger component on the rotating latch or drive mechanism, the position of the first trigger component can be adjusted by the movement of the latch during posture changes. This eliminates the need for a separate mechanism and control process to drive the first trigger component, thereby reducing the structural complexity and cost of the cooking equipment.

[0044] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the transmission mechanism includes: a gear disposed on the cover; a first rack meshing with the gear and connected to the latch, the first rack being arc-shaped, the center of the first rack coinciding with the rotation axis of the latch, and a first triggering component disposed on the first rack.

[0045] In this technical solution, the transmission mechanism includes a gear and a first rack. The gear is rotatably mounted on the cover, and the first rack meshes with the gear and is connected to the latch. The rotating gear drives the first rack to move through meshing, and the first rack drives the latch to rotate during its movement.

[0046] The first rack is arc-shaped, with its center located on the rotation axis of the latch. This ensures that the moving rack can drive the latch to rotate along its own axis, preventing the latch from rotating eccentrically and failing to lock precisely onto the locking teeth. This improves the transmission accuracy of the transmission mechanism and enhances the stability and reliability of the first locking component. Furthermore, the gear and first rack offer advantages such as high transmission accuracy and low transmission noise, which helps reduce the failure rate of the first locking component and lowers the operating noise of the cooking equipment.

[0047] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the second locking component is located on the periphery of the first rack, and the first triggering component is located on the outer ring side of the first rack.

[0048] In this technical solution, the second locking component is disposed on the periphery of the first rack, and the first rack is located between the second locking component and the latch. Furthermore, a first triggering component is disposed on the outer ring side of the first rack, enabling the first rack to drive the first triggering component to move between the latch and the second locking component.

[0049] Specifically, when the first locking component is in the first posture or the second posture, the first triggering component is located outside the area between the first rack and the second inclined plane. During the movement of the first locking component from the second posture to the third posture, the first triggering component slides into the area between the first rack and the second inclined plane along with the first rack, so as to push the second triggering component to the second position.

[0050] By defining the above positional relationship, the space inside the lid can be rationally utilized based on the linkage between the first trigger component and the second trigger component, thereby improving the structural compactness of the cooking equipment and providing convenient conditions for the miniaturization and lightweight design of the lid and the cooking equipment.

[0051] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the cover includes a limiting component, and the reset mechanism includes: a second rack, which is telescopically disposed on the first rack and connected to the latch; a second elastic component, which connects the first rack and the second rack and is located between the first rack and the second rack; wherein, when the first locking component is in the first posture, the limiting component is spaced apart from the second rack, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the second rack abuts against the limiting component and the second rack stops.

[0052] In this technical solution, the reset mechanism includes a second rack and a second elastic component. The first rack meshes with a gear, and the rotating gear drives the first rack to rotate around the latch. The second rack is slidably connected to the first rack. Specifically, a telescopic cavity is formed within the first rack, and the second rack passes through the telescopic cavity. The second rack can perform telescopic movements relative to the first rack. The second rack is connected to the latch, and the gear can drive the latch to rotate through the first and second racks. A second elastic component is also provided between the first and second racks, and the gear pushes and pulls the second rack through the first rack and the second elastic component.

[0053] Based on this, a limiting component is provided on the cover. The limiting component cooperates with the second rack. When the gear rotating in the first direction pushes the second rack to the position corresponding to the second posture through the first rack and the second elastic component, the second rack abuts against the limiting component, and the limiting component prevents the second rack from moving further, so that the latch connected to the second rack can remain in the unlocked state. If the first locking component continues to switch to the third posture, the gear drives the first rack to continue to approach the second rack. During this process, the second elastic component is compressed, and the first rack approaching the second rack triggers the second locking component through the first trigger component provided on it, so that the second locking component switches to the fifth posture, thereby realizing the automatic opening of the cover.

[0054] Subsequently, during the reset of the first locking component to either the first or second posture, the gear rotates in the second direction of rotation. The gear drives the first rack away from the second rack. During this process, the second elastic component rebounds. When the first rack moves to the position corresponding to the second posture, the second elastic component releases its elastic potential energy and returns to its inherent length. If the first rack then continues to move towards the position corresponding to the first posture, the first rack pulls the second rack through the second elastic component to pull the second rack to the position corresponding to the first posture.

[0055] Therefore, by incorporating a retractable second rack and a second elastic component between the first and second racks, the system can ensure that the first locking component unlocks the inner pot while simultaneously triggering the second locking component to automatically open the lid. This prevents the inner pot from being relocked by the latches that move along with the first rack, thus preventing the inner pot from being pulled out of the pot body by the opened lid. This achieves the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the cooking equipment and improving its safety and reliability.

[0056] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the first rack includes a guide groove; the cover includes a positioning post, which passes through the guide groove.

[0057] In this technical solution, a guide groove is provided on the first rack, and the extension direction of the guide groove is consistent with the extension direction of the first rack, that is, the first rack and the guide groove share a common centerline. Based on this, a positioning post is provided on the cover, and the positioning post is inserted into the guide groove. During gear rotation, with the cooperation of the guide groove and the positioning post, the first rack moves along the extension direction of the guide groove to ensure that the first rack can drive the latch to rotate along its own axis.

[0058] Therefore, by setting guide grooves and positioning pins, on the one hand, the first rack can be positioned in conjunction with the gear to prevent misalignment or even disengagement; on the other hand, the guide grooves and positioning pins can guide the movement of the first rack, ensuring that it moves along a predetermined trajectory and preventing the first rack from causing the latch to rotate eccentrically, thus ensuring that the latch can accurately lock onto the locking teeth. This achieves the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the first locking component and improving its reliability and stability.

[0059] Specifically, a positioning post and a guide groove are grouped together. Multiple groups of positioning posts and guide grooves can be set between the first rack and the cover. By increasing the number of groups of guide grooves and positioning posts, the positioning accuracy of the first rack on the cover and the movement accuracy of the first rack can be improved, thereby enhancing the reliability and stability of the first locking component.

[0060] Optionally, in some technical solutions of the present invention, the first rack further includes an insertion hole; the latch includes a protrusion that is inserted into the insertion hole.

[0061] In this technical solution, the first rack is also provided with an insertion hole, and the corresponding latch is provided with a protrusion. During the assembly process, the protrusion is inserted into the insertion hole to complete the connection between the latch and the first rack.

[0062] Specifically, the insertion hole is a round hole, and the protrusion is a protruding post. By setting the round hole and the protrusion, the first rack can rotate around the protrusion to a certain extent, thus avoiding structural jamming of the first rack and the protrusion. This ensures that the first rack can drive the latch to rotate around its own axis.

[0063] In some technical solutions of the present invention, the transmission mechanism may optionally include: a driving component disposed on the cover and connected to the gear, the driving component being used to drive the gear to rotate.

[0064] In this technical solution, the transmission mechanism also includes a drive component, which is mounted on the cover and connected to a gear. The drive component can switch the posture of the first locking component by driving the gear to rotate.

[0065] Specifically, a knob can be selected as the driving component, and the user can switch the first locking component to the first posture or the second posture by rotating the knob.

[0066] Alternatively, a motor can be selected as the driving component. The motor drives the first locking component to switch to the first or second posture by rotating forward and backward, thereby improving the automation level of the first locking component.

[0067] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the driving component is a motor, and the second elastic component is a spring; the output torque of the motor is a first torque T1, and the torque required to force the motor shaft to rotate when the motor stops working is a second torque T2; the center distance between the gear and the first rack is a; the spring constant is K, and the compression length of the spring is X when the first locking component is in the second posture; wherein, T1>K×X×a; T2≤K×X×a.

[0068] In this technical solution, the driving component is a motor, which is connected to a gear. The motor drives the gear to rotate, thereby moving the first rack that meshes with the gear.

[0069] Based on this, the second elastic component is a spring, which is installed between the first and second racks. During the switching process of the first locking assembly from the second to the third posture, the spring is compressed between the first and second racks, accumulating elastic potential energy. During this process, the motor needs to overcome the spring's elastic force by outputting a first torque T1, so that the first rack can be pushed to the position corresponding to the third posture. Subsequently, the motor stops working, the spring releases its elastic potential energy, and the first rack returns to the position corresponding to the second posture under the push of the spring. At this time, the spring needs to overcome the second torque T2 of the motor shaft, and the motor shaft achieves self-positioning through the second torque T2.

[0070] Based on this, the center distance between the gear and the first rack is 'a'; the spring constant is 'K'; and when the first locking component is in the second position, the spring's compression length is 'X'. By limiting T1 > K × X × a, it can be ensured that the first torque output by the motor can overcome the spring force, ensuring that the motor can drive the first locking component to switch to the third position. By limiting T2 ≤ K × X × a, it can be ensured that the spring force can overcome the second torque T2 of the motor shaft, ensuring that the spring can drive the motor to reverse through the first rack, allowing the first locking component to smoothly reset to the second position. This achieves the technical effect of improving the reliability of the reset mechanism and reducing the failure rate of the cooking equipment.

[0071] In some technical solutions of the present invention, the cooking device may optionally be a rice cooker, a pressure cooker, or an electric slow cooker.

[0072] A second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a cooking device, the cooking device comprising: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component comprising a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked, the second posture being between the first posture and the third posture; a second locking component, the second locking component comprising a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; a first triggering component, wherein when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture; and a driving component, the control method for the cooking device comprising:

[0073] Upon receiving an instruction to open the lid, the control drive unit switches the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture. After the first locking component switches to the third posture, the control drive unit switches the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture.

[0074] Upon receiving a closing instruction, the control drive unit switches the first locking component from the second posture to the first posture.

[0075] This technical solution defines a control method for controlling the operation of a cooking device. The cooking device includes a first locking component, a second locking component, and a first triggering component. A driving component is connected to the first locking component, and the first locking component can drive the second locking component to move through the first triggering component.

[0076] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0077] Upon receiving an open lid command, the drive component first moves the first locking component to the third position. During the transition to the third position, the first locking component first switches to the second position. In the second position, the first locking component releases the lock between the lid and the inner pot. As the first locking component transitions from the second to the third position, it forces the second locking component to switch from the fourth to the fifth position via the first trigger component. Once the first locking component successfully switches to the third position, the second locking component is forced to move to the fifth position, thus automatically releasing the lock between the lid and the pot. The lid then automatically pops open without causing the inner pot to float.

[0078] Subsequently, after the first locking component successfully switches to the third posture, the control drive component drives the first locking component to switch to the second posture. During the switching process of the first locking component to the second posture, the limiting relationship of the first trigger component on the second locking component is gradually released, so that the second locking component can be reset to the fourth posture. At this time, the user can lock the pot body and the lid together again by fastening the lid.

[0079] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the control drive component switches the first locking component from the second posture back to the first posture, thereby relocking the pot body and lid body through the first locking component.

[0080] Therefore, by defining the control method described above, the first and second locking components can be linked to automatically unlock the inner pot and open the lid after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0081] In some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the driving component is a motor, and the step of controlling the driving component to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture, and after the first locking component is switched to the third posture, controlling the driving component to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture includes:

[0082] Control the motor to rotate forward;

[0083] Once the motor has rotated forward for a predetermined duration, the motor is controlled to rotate in reverse.

[0084] Once the motor reverses for a second preset duration, the motor is controlled to stop working.

[0085] In this technical solution, upon receiving the lid-opening command, the motor is first controlled to rotate forward for a first duration, which drives the first rack and the first triggering component to move via gears, causing the first locking component to switch to the third posture. During this process, the first rack drives the second locking component to switch to the fifth posture via the first triggering component. Subsequently, the motor reverses for a second duration, which is shorter than the first duration, allowing the motor to drive the first rack to reset to the position corresponding to the second posture via gears. This simultaneously releases the locking relationship between the lid, the pot body, and the inner pot, and enables the second locking component to relock the pot body and the lid.

[0086] A third aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a cooking apparatus, the cooking apparatus comprising: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component comprising a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked, the second posture being between the first posture and the third posture; a second locking component, the second locking component comprising a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; a first triggering component, wherein when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture; and a driving component, the control device for the cooking apparatus comprising:

[0087] The first control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture when a lid opening command is received, and to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture after the first locking component is switched to the third posture.

[0088] The second control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture to the first posture when a cover-closing command is received.

[0089] This technical solution defines a control device for controlling the operation of a cooking device. The cooking device includes a first locking component, a second locking component, and a first triggering component. A driving component is connected to the first locking component, and the first locking component can drive the second locking component to move through the first triggering component.

[0090] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0091] Upon receiving an open lid command, the first control module first controls the drive component to move the first locking component to the third posture. During the transition to the third posture, the first locking component first switches to the second posture. In the second posture, the first locking component first releases the locking relationship between the lid and the inner pot. During the transition from the second to the third posture, the first locking component forces the second locking component to switch from the fourth to the fifth posture via the first trigger component. Once the first locking component successfully switches to the third posture, the second locking component is forced to move to the fifth posture, thereby automatically releasing the locking relationship between the lid and the pot. The lid can then automatically pop open without causing the inner pot to float.

[0092] Subsequently, after the first locking component successfully switches to the third posture, the first control module controls the driving component to switch the first locking component to the second posture. During the switching process of the first locking component to the second posture, the limiting relationship of the first trigger component on the second locking component is gradually released, so that the second locking component can be reset to the fourth posture. At this time, the user can lock the pot body and the lid together again by fastening the lid.

[0093] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the second control module controls the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture back to the first posture, thereby relocking the pot body and lid body through the first locking component.

[0094] Therefore, by defining the aforementioned control device, the first and second locking components can be linked to automatically unlock the inner pot and open the lid after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0095] A fourth aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a cooking device, the cooking device comprising: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component comprising a first posture and a second posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked; a second locking component, the second locking component comprising a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; and a driving component, the control method for the cooking device comprising:

[0096] Upon receiving an instruction to open the lid, the control drive unit switches the first locking component to the second posture, and the control drive unit switches the second locking component to the fifth posture;

[0097] Upon receiving a closing instruction, the control drive unit switches the first locking component to a first posture and the control drive unit switches the second locking component to a fourth posture.

[0098] This technical solution defines a control device for controlling the operation of a cooking device, the cooking device including a first locking component and a second locking component, and a driving component connected to the first locking component and the second locking component respectively.

[0099] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0100] Upon receiving an instruction to open the lid, the control drive component moves the first locking component to the second posture and the control drive component moves the second locking component to the fifth posture, thereby simultaneously releasing the locking relationship between the lid and the pot body, as well as the locking relationship between the lid and the inner pot.

[0101] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the control drive unit switches the first locking component from the second position back to the first position, and simultaneously drives the second locking component from the fifth position back to the fourth position. This synchronously locks the pot body and lid, as well as the lid and inner pot.

[0102] Therefore, by limiting the control method described above, the inner pot can be automatically unlocked and the lid can be automatically opened after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0103] A fifth aspect of the present invention provides a control device for a cooking apparatus, the cooking apparatus comprising: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture and a second posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked; a second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; and a driving component, the control device for the cooking apparatus comprising:

[0104] The third control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component to the second posture and to control the drive component to switch the second locking component to the fifth posture when a lid opening command is received.

[0105] The fourth control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component to the first posture and to control the drive component to switch the second locking component to the fourth posture when a cover-closing command is received.

[0106] This technical solution defines a control device for controlling the operation of a cooking device, the cooking device including a first locking component and a second locking component, and a driving component connected to the first locking component and the second locking component respectively.

[0107] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0108] Upon receiving the instruction to open the lid, the third control module controls the drive component to move the first locking component to the second posture, and controls the drive component to move the second locking component to the fifth posture, thereby simultaneously releasing the locking relationship between the lid and the pot body, as well as the locking relationship between the lid and the inner pot.

[0109] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the fourth control module controls the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture back to the first posture, and controls the drive component to switch the second locking component from the fifth posture back to the fourth posture. This simultaneously locks the pot body and lid, as well as the lid and inner pot.

[0110] Therefore, by limiting the aforementioned control device, the inner pot can be automatically unlocked and the lid can be automatically opened after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0111] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0112] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0113] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0114] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0115] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0116] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0117] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0118] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a second locking component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0119] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a latch according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0120] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first rack and a first triggering component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0121] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of a first rack and a first triggering component according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0122] Figure 10 A flowchart of a control method for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0123] Figure 11 A flowchart of a control method for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0124] Figure 12 A structural block diagram of a control device for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0125] Figure 13 A flowchart of a control method for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0126] Figure 14 A structural block diagram of the control device of a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0127] in, Figures 1 to 9 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0128] 100 Cooking equipment, 110 Pot body, 120 Inner pot, 122 Locking teeth, 130 Lid body, 132 Positioning post, 140 First locking component, 142 Lock, 1422 Protrusion, 144 Transmission mechanism, 1442 Gear, 1444 First rack, 1445 Second rack, 1446 Second elastic component, 1447 Guide groove, 1448 Insertion hole, 1449 Drive component, 150 Second locking component, 152 Second trigger component, 1522 Second guide slope, 154 First buckle, 156 Second buckle, 158 First elastic component, 160 First trigger component, 1602 First guide slope. Detailed Implementation

[0129] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, 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 embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0130] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0131] The following reference Figures 1 to 14 This invention describes a cooking apparatus, a control method for the cooking apparatus, and a control device for the cooking apparatus according to some embodiments of the invention.

[0132] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, one embodiment of the present invention provides a cooking device 100, which includes: a pot body 110; an inner pot 120 disposed within the pot body 110; a lid 130 connected to the pot body 110 and used to cover the inner pot 120; a first locking component 140 disposed on the lid 130, the first locking component 140 including a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component 140 is in the first posture, the first locking component 140 is locked to the inner pot 120, and when the first locking component 140 is in the second or third posture, the first locking component 140 is unlocked from the inner pot 120; and a second locking component 150 disposed within the lid 110. The pot body 110 and / or lid 130, the second locking component 150 includes a fourth posture and a fifth posture. When the second locking component 150 is in the fourth posture, the second locking component 150 locks the lid 130 to the pot body 110. When the second locking component 150 is in the fifth posture, the second locking component 150 releases the lock on the lid 130. The first triggering component 160 is disposed on the first locking component 140. When the first locking component 140 is in the third posture, the first triggering component 160 and the second locking component 150 engage in a stop-and-go engagement so that the second locking component 150 stops in the fifth posture. The second posture is between the first posture and the third posture.

[0133] in, Figure 2 The first locking component 140 is in the first posture, the second locking component 150 is in the fourth posture, and arrow a indicates the unlocking direction of the first locking component. Figure 3 The first locking component 140 is in the second attitude, and the second locking component 150 is in the fourth attitude. Figure 4 The first locking component 140 is in the third posture, and the second locking component 150 is in the fifth posture.

[0134] This application defines a cooking device 100 capable of high-pressure cooking. Specifically, the cooking device 100 includes a pot body 110, an inner pot 120, and a lid 130. The inner pot 120 is embedded within the pot body 110, and the pot body 110 is used to position, support, and protect the inner pot 120. A cooking cavity is formed within the inner pot 120, where food is cooked into a finished product. The lid 130 is connected to the pot body 110 and is movable relative to the pot body 110. When the lid 130 is in the open state, it avoids the opening of the inner pot 120, allowing the user to add food or remove the finished product. The inner pot 120 can also be removed for cleaning. When the lid 130 is in the closed state, it covers the opening of the inner pot 120.

[0135] Based on this, the cooking device 100 also includes a first locking component 140 and a second locking component 150. The first locking component 140 is disposed on the lid 130 and cooperates with the inner pot 120. Specifically, the first locking component 140 includes a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture. The second posture is between the first posture and the third posture, that is, the second posture occurs during the process of the first locking component 140 switching from the first posture to the third posture.

[0136] When the lid 130 is closed and the first locking component 140 is in the first position, the first locking component 140 can lock with the inner pot 120 in the pot body 110 to lock the inner pot 120 under the lid 130, thereby creating a sealed cooking environment in the inner pot 120. In this case, the pressure in the inner pot 120 can be increased by heating the inner pot 120 to achieve high-pressure cooking. Correspondingly, when the first locking component 140 is in the second position, the first locking component 140 releases the lock on the inner pot 120, and opening the lid 130 will expose the opening of the inner pot 120.

[0137] The second locking component 150 is disposed on the pot body 110 and / or the lid 130, and the second locking component 150 includes a fourth position and a fifth position. When the lid 130 is closed and the second locking component 150 is in the fourth position, the second locking component 150 can lock the inner pot 120 and the lid 130 together to ensure that the lid 130 can cover the inner pot 120, forming a sealed environment in the inner pot 120 for easy pressurization. When the lid 130 is closed and the second locking component 150 is in the fifth position, the second locking component 150 releases the locking relationship between the inner pot 120 and the lid 130, and opening the lid 130 exposes the opening of the inner pot 120.

[0138] The cooking device 100 defined in this application also includes a first triggering component 160, which is disposed on the first locking component 140. During the switching of the first locking component 140 between the second posture and the third posture, the first triggering component 160 can move with the first locking component 140, thereby affecting the posture adjustment of the second locking component 150 by adjusting the position of the first triggering component 160.

[0139] Specifically, when the first locking component 140 is in the second posture, the first triggering component 160 separates from the second locking component 150, and the second locking component 150 remains in the third posture without user intervention. During the transition from the second to the third posture, the first triggering component 160 triggers the second locking component 150 by contact, causing the second locking component 150 to switch to the fifth posture. When the first locking component 140 is adjusted to the third posture, the first triggering component 160 abuts against the second locking component 150, allowing the second locking component 150 to remain in the fifth posture. At this time, the second locking component 150 automatically releases the locking relationship between the lid 130 and the pot body 110, and the lid 130 can then automatically pop open under the pressure in the inner pot 120, allowing the user to remove the food from the inner pot 120.

[0140] Therefore, by setting the first trigger component 160, the first locking component 140 can release the second locking component 150 from locking the pot body 110 and the lid 130 by continuing to move to the third posture after releasing the inner pot 120. This achieves linkage between the first locking component 140 and the second locking component 150, automatically unlocking the inner pot 120 and automatically opening the lid 130 after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to actively control the second locking component 150 to switch to the fifth posture, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot 120 from under the pop-up lid 130 after the cooking process is complete. This solves the technical defects of related technologies, such as the need for manual opening of the lid, low automation, and poor user experience. Furthermore, it optimizes the structure of the cooking device 100, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0141] Specifically, the lid 130 is hinged to the pot body 110, and the user can switch the open / closed state of the lid 130 by flipping it.

[0142] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the second locking component 150 includes: a second triggering component 152, connected to the cover 130 and capable of moving relative to the cover 130; a first latch 154 disposed on the second triggering component 152; and a second latch 156 disposed on the pot body 110; wherein, when the second locking component 150 is in the fourth posture, the second triggering component 152 is located in the first position, and when the second locking component 150 is in the fifth posture, the second triggering component 152 is located in the second position; during the process of the first locking component 140 switching from the second posture to the third posture, the movement trajectory of the first triggering component 160 is a predetermined trajectory, and when the second triggering component 152 is located in the first position, the second triggering component 152 is at least partially located within the predetermined trajectory.

[0143] Figure 5 The first locking component 140 is in the third posture, the second locking component 150 is in the fifth posture, and the second triggering component 152 is in the second position.

[0144] In this embodiment, the second locking component 150 includes a second trigger component 152, a first latch 154, and a second latch 156. Specifically, the second trigger component 152 is disposed on the cover 130 and is movable relative to the cover 130. The user can switch the second locking component 150 to a fourth or fifth posture by operating the second trigger component 152. The first latch 154 is disposed on the second trigger component 152, and the second latch 156 is disposed on the pot body 110. During the movement of the second trigger component 152, the first latch 154 moves synchronously.

[0145] Specifically, when the second locking component 150 is in the fourth position, the second triggering component 152 is in the first position. At this time, the first latch 154 and the second latch 156 engage to lock the pot body 110 and the lid 130 together, preventing the lid 130 from opening. Correspondingly, when the second locking component 150 switches from the fourth position to the fifth position, the second triggering component 152 moves from the first position to the second position. Simultaneously, driven by the second triggering component 152, the first latch 154 and the second latch 156 separate, releasing the locking relationship between the pot body 110 and the lid 130, at which point the lid 130 can be opened.

[0146] Based on this, during the transition from the second posture to the third posture of the first locking component 140, the movement trajectory of the first trigger component 160 on the first locking component 140 is a predetermined trajectory. The first position of the second trigger component 152 is located within the predetermined trajectory. The first trigger component 160, moving along the predetermined trajectory, pushes the second trigger component 152 to move. When the first trigger component 160 reaches the end of the predetermined trajectory, the second trigger component 152 is pushed to a second position outside the predetermined trajectory, causing the first latch 154 and the second latch 156 to automatically separate, and subsequently, the cover 130 automatically pops open.

[0147] Therefore, by linking the first trigger component 160 and the second trigger component 152, the first locking component 140 can automatically open the lid 130 by continuing to move to the third posture after automatically releasing the lock on the inner pot 120, thus realizing the automatic opening function of the lid 130. This optimizes the structure of the second locking component 150 and improves the practicality and user experience of the cooking equipment 100. Simultaneously, the push-triggering method between the first trigger component 160 and the second trigger component 152 has low complexity and high reliability, reducing the cost and failure rate of the cooking equipment 100 while meeting the linkage requirements.

[0148] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second triggering member 152 is optionally hinged to the cover 130.

[0149] In this embodiment, the second triggering component 152 is hinged to the cover 130. During the movement of the first triggering component 160 along a predetermined trajectory, the second triggering component 152 is forced to rotate. Additionally, when the first triggering component 160 is stationary in the second position, the user can also adjust the second triggering component 152 to the first or second position by pressing or rotating it. Compared to a sliding switch design, the rotating second triggering component 152 occupies less space, which is beneficial for miniaturizing the cover 130 and the cooking device 100. Furthermore, the rotating second triggering component 152 has higher reliability and a lower probability of structural interference or jamming.

[0150] Specifically, the second trigger component 152 is located on the front side of the cover 130, and the user can adjust the position of the second trigger component 152 by pressing the second trigger component 152.

[0151] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the first triggering component 160 includes a first guide slope 1602, which is inclined in a direction away from the second triggering component 152; the second triggering component 152 includes a second guide slope 1522, which cooperates with the first guide slope 1602 and is located within a predetermined trajectory.

[0152] In this embodiment, the first triggering component 160 is provided with a first guide slope 1602, and the second triggering component 152 is provided with a second guide slope 1522. The first guide slope 1602 and the second guide slope 1522 are adapted to each other. During the movement of the first triggering component 160 along a predetermined trajectory, the first guide slope 1602 pushes the second guide slope 1522, thereby pushing the second triggering component 152 to a second position.

[0153] Specifically, the predetermined trajectory is located above the second trigger component 152. Along the predetermined trajectory, the first guide slope 1602 is inclined away from the second trigger component 152, and the second guide slope 1522 is located on top of the second trigger component 152. During the movement of the first trigger component 160 along the predetermined trajectory, the moving first guide slope 1602 pushes the second guide slope 1522 diagonally downward, thereby causing the second trigger component to rotate and ensuring that the second trigger component can accurately rotate to the second position.

[0154] By setting the first guide slope 1602 and the second guide slope 1522, the movement patterns of the first trigger component 160 and the second trigger component 152 can be adapted to ensure that the moving first trigger component 160 can successfully push the second trigger component 152 to rotate, avoiding jamming of the first trigger component 160 and the second trigger component 152, thereby achieving the technical effect of improving the reliability of the linkage function and reducing the failure rate of the cooking equipment 100.

[0155] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the second locking component 150 further includes: a first elastic component 158, connected to the cover 130 and the second trigger component 152, the first elastic component 158 ​​being used to drive the second trigger component 152 to reset to the first position.

[0156] In this embodiment, the second locking component 150 further includes a first elastic component 158, one end of which is connected to the cover 130 and the other end to the second trigger component 152. During the movement of the second trigger component 152 from the first position to the second position, the first elastic component 158 ​​deforms to accumulate elastic potential energy. Subsequently, if the first locking component 140 resets to the first or second position, and the first trigger component 160 separates from the second trigger component 152, the first elastic component 158 ​​will release its elastic potential energy to drive the second trigger component 152 back to the first position, thereby enabling the second locking component 150 to automatically lock the cover 130 onto the pot body 110.

[0157] Therefore, by setting the first elastic component 158, on the one hand, the user is spared the need to actively operate the second trigger component 152 to lock the lid 130 after the first locking component 140 relocks the inner pot 120, thus providing convenience for the user. On the other hand, it eliminates the safety hazard caused by the user forgetting to lock the lid 130, thereby achieving the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the cooking equipment 100, improving the safety and reliability of the cooking equipment 100, and enhancing the practicality of the cooking equipment 100.

[0158] Specifically, the first elastic component 158 ​​is a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the hinge shaft of the second trigger component 152. The first end of the torsion spring is connected to the stop component, and the second end of the torsion spring is connected to the cover 130. During the rotation of the second trigger component 152, the torsion spring is torn.

[0159] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device 100 may optionally include a reset mechanism disposed on the cover 130, the reset mechanism being connected to the first locking component 140, and the reset mechanism being used to drive the first locking component 140 to reset from the third position to the second position.

[0160] In this technical solution, a reset mechanism is also provided on the cover 130. The reset mechanism connects the cover 130 and the first locking component 140. The reset mechanism can provide the force required to reset the first locking component 140 in the third posture. Under this force, the first locking component 140 switches from the third posture to the second posture, thereby realizing the automatic reset of the first locking component 140.

[0161] By setting a reset mechanism, after the first locking component 140 drives the second locking component 150 to release the lock on the pot body and the lid 130 via the first trigger component, the second locking component 150 is restored to a state where it can lock the pot body and the lid 130 again via the reset mechanism. In this case, the user can fasten the lid 130 to make the second locking component 150 relock the pot body and the lid 130, so as to avoid the second locking component 150 being unable to relock the pot body and the lid 130, thus eliminating the need for the user to manually reset the second locking component 150.

[0162] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the inner pot 120 includes a locking tooth 122, and the first locking component 140 includes: a latch 142, which is rotatably connected to the lid 130. When the first locking component 140 is in a first posture, the locking tooth 122 is locked with the latch 142, and when the first locking component 140 is in a second or third posture, the locking tooth 122 is separated from the latch 142; a transmission mechanism 144 is disposed on the lid 130 and connected to the latch 142, and the transmission mechanism 144 is used to drive the latch 142 to rotate; wherein, the first triggering component 160 is disposed on the latch 142 or the transmission mechanism 144.

[0163] In this embodiment, the inner pot 120 has locking teeth 122 along its rim. Based on this, the first locking component 140 includes a latch 142 and a transmission mechanism 144. The latch 142 is located on the side of the lid 130 facing the inner pot 120. The latch 142 is annular and rotatably connected to the lid 130. The latch 142 can rotate around its own axis to switch the first locking component 140 to a first or second position. Specifically, when the first locking component 140 is in the first position, the latch 142 engages with the locking teeth 122 on the inner pot 120 through a screwing action, thus fixing the inner pot 120 to the lid 130. During the switching process from the first to the second position, the latch 142 disengages from the locking teeth 122 on the inner pot 120 through a reverse screwing action, thus releasing the lock on the inner pot 120. At this time, the lid 130 can be opened independently by operating the second locking component 150. The transmission mechanism 144 is disposed on the cover 130 and is connected to the latch 142. The transmission mechanism 144 is used to drive the latch 142 to rotate on the cover 130 so that the first locking component 140 can switch between the first posture and the second posture.

[0164] The first triggering component 160 can be disposed on the latch 142 or the transmission mechanism 144. When the first triggering component 160 is disposed on the latch 142, the rotating latch 142 can drive the first triggering component 160 to move along an arc, thereby adjusting the position of the first triggering component 160 on the cover 130. This allows the first triggering component 160 to stop on the movement trajectory of the second triggering component 152 moving to the second position when the first locking component 140 is in the first posture, and also allows the first triggering component 160 to avoid the movement trajectory of the second triggering component 152 moving to the second position when the first locking component 140 is in the second posture.

[0165] Correspondingly, some structures on the transmission mechanism 144 need to rotate with the latch 142. When the first triggering component 160 is located on the transmission component, the first triggering component 160 is connected to this follower structure in the transmission mechanism 144. When the latch 142 rotates, the first triggering component 160 rotates synchronously with the latch 142, thereby adjusting the position of the first triggering component 160 on the cover 130, so that the first triggering component 160 can stop on the movement trajectory of the second triggering component 152 moving to the second position when the first locking component 140 is in the first posture, and so that the first triggering component 160 can avoid the movement trajectory of the second triggering component 152 moving to the second position when the first locking component 140 is in the second posture.

[0166] The locking mechanism of the latch 142 and the locking tooth 122 provides a stable and reliable lock, ensuring high-pressure cooking within the inner pot 120 and reducing the possibility of misalignment or even detachment. By mounting the first trigger component 160 on the rotating latch 142 or the drive mechanism, the position of the first trigger component 160 can be adjusted by utilizing the movement of the latch 142 during posture changes. This eliminates the need for a separate mechanism and control process to drive the first trigger component 160, thereby reducing the structural complexity and cost of the cooking equipment 100.

[0167] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the transmission mechanism 144 includes: a gear 1442 disposed on the cover 130; a first rack 1444 meshing with the gear 1442 and connected to the latch 142, the first rack 1444 being arc-shaped, the center of the first rack 1444 coinciding with the rotation axis of the latch 142, and a first triggering member 160 disposed on the first rack 1444.

[0168] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 144 includes a gear 1442 and a first rack 1444. The gear 1442 is rotatably mounted on the cover 130. The first rack 1444 meshes with the gear 1442 and is connected to the latch 142. The rotating gear 1442 drives the first rack 1444 to move through meshing. During the movement of the first rack 1444, it drives the latch 142 to rotate.

[0169] The first rack 1444 is arc-shaped, with its center located on the rotation axis of the latch 142. This ensures that the moving rack 1444 can drive the latch 142 to rotate along its own axis, preventing the latch 142 from rotating eccentrically and failing to accurately engage with the locking teeth 122. This improves the transmission accuracy of the transmission mechanism 144 and enhances the stability and reliability of the first locking assembly 140. Furthermore, the gear 1442 and the first rack 1444 offer advantages such as high transmission accuracy and low transmission noise, which helps reduce the failure rate of the first locking assembly 140 and lowers the operating noise of the cooking equipment 100.

[0170] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the second locking component 150 is located on the periphery of the first rack 1444, and the first triggering component 160 is disposed on the outer ring side of the first rack 1444.

[0171] In this embodiment, the second locking component 150 is disposed on the periphery of the first rack 1444, which is located between the second locking component 150 and the latch 142. Furthermore, the first triggering component 160 is disposed on the outer ring side of the first rack 1444, enabling the first rack 1444 to move between the latch 142 and the second locking component 150.

[0172] Specifically, when the first locking component 140 is in the first posture or the second posture, the first triggering component 160 is located outside the area between the first rack 1444 and the second inclined plane. During the movement of the first locking component 140 from the second posture to the third posture, the first triggering component 160 slides into the area between the first rack 1444 and the second inclined plane along with the first rack 1444, so as to push the second triggering component 152 to the second position.

[0173] By defining the above positional relationship, the space inside the cover 130 can be reasonably utilized based on the linkage between the first trigger component 160 and the latch 142 and the second trigger component 152, thereby improving the structural compactness of the cooking device 100 and providing convenient conditions for the miniaturization and lightweight design of the cover 130 and the cooking device 100.

[0174] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the cover 130 includes a limiting member, and the reset mechanism includes: a second rack 1445, which is telescopically disposed on the first rack 1444 and connected to the latch 142; a second elastic member 1446, which connects the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445 and is located between the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445; wherein, when the first locking component 140 is in the first posture, the limiting member is spaced apart from the second rack 1445, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the second rack 1445 abuts against the limiting member and the second rack 1445 stops.

[0175] In this embodiment, the first rack 1444 meshes with the gear 1442, and the rotating gear 1442 drives the first rack 1444 to rotate around the latch 142. The second rack 1445 is slidably connected to the first rack 1444. Specifically, a telescopic cavity is formed inside the first rack 1444, and the second rack 1445 passes through the telescopic cavity. The second rack 1445 can perform telescopic movements relative to the first rack 1444. The second rack 1445 is connected to the latch 142, and the gear 1442 can drive the latch 142 to rotate through the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445. A second elastic member 1446 is also provided between the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445, and the gear 1442 pushes and pulls the second rack 1445 through the first rack 1444 and the second elastic member 1446.

[0176] Based on this, a limiting component is provided on the cover 130. The limiting component cooperates with the second rack 1445. When the gear 1442, which rotates in the first direction, pushes the second rack 1445 to the position corresponding to the second posture through the first rack 1444 and the second elastic component 1446, the second rack 1445 abuts against the limiting component. The limiting component prevents the second rack 1445 from moving further, so that the latch 142 connected to the second rack 1445 can remain in the unlocked state. If the first locking component 140 continues to switch to the third posture, the gear 1442 drives the first rack 1444 to continue to approach the second rack 1445. During this process, the second elastic component 1446 is compressed. The first rack 1444, which is close to the second rack 1445, triggers the second locking component 150 through the first trigger component 160 provided on it, so that the second locking component 150 switches to the fifth posture, thereby realizing the automatic opening of the cover 130.

[0177] Subsequently, during the reset of the first locking component 140 to the first or second posture, the gear 1442 rotates along the second direction of rotation. The gear 1442 drives the first rack 1444 away from the second rack 1445. During this process, the second elastic component 1446 rebounds. When the first rack 1444 moves to the position corresponding to the second posture, the second elastic component 1446 releases its elastic potential energy and returns to its inherent length. Subsequently, if the first rack 1444 continues to move to the position corresponding to the first posture, the first rack 1444 pulls the second rack 1445 through the second elastic component 1446 to pull the second rack 1445 to the position corresponding to the first posture.

[0178] Therefore, by setting a retractable second rack 1445 and a second elastic component 1446 between the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445, it is possible to ensure that the first locking component 140 unlocks the inner pot 120 while triggering the second locking component 150 to automatically open the lid 130. This prevents the latch 142, which is moved along with the first rack 1444, from relocking the inner pot 120 and prevents the opened lid 130 from pulling the inner pot 120 out of the pot body 110. This achieves the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the cooking equipment 100 and improving its safety and reliability.

[0179] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the first rack 1444 includes a guide groove 1447; the cover 130 includes a positioning post 132, which passes through the guide groove 1447.

[0180] In this embodiment, a guide groove 1447 is provided on the first rack 1444, and the extending direction of the guide groove 1447 is consistent with the extending direction of the first rack 1444, that is, the first rack 1444 and the guide groove 1447 share a common centerline. Based on this, a positioning post 132 is provided on the cover 130, and the positioning post 132 is inserted into the guide groove 1447. During the rotation of the gear 1442, with the cooperation of the guide groove 1447 and the positioning post 132, the first rack 1444 moves along the extending direction of the guide groove 1447 to ensure that the first rack 1444 can drive the latch 142 to rotate along its own axis.

[0181] Therefore, by setting the guide groove 1447 and the positioning post 132, on the one hand, the guide groove 1447 and the positioning post 132 can cooperate with the gear 1442 to position the first rack 1444, preventing the first rack 1444 from being misaligned or even dislodged. On the other hand, the guide groove 1447 and the positioning post 132 can guide the movement of the first rack 1444, ensuring that the first rack 1444 can move along a predetermined trajectory, preventing the first rack 1444 from causing the latch 142 to rotate eccentrically, and ensuring that the latch 142 can be accurately locked onto the locking teeth 122. This achieves the technical effect of optimizing the structure of the first locking component 140 and improving the reliability and stability of the first locking component 140.

[0182] Specifically, a positioning post 132 and a guide groove 1447 form a group. Multiple groups of positioning posts 132 and guide grooves 1447 can be set between the first rack 1444 and the cover 130. By increasing the number of groups of guide grooves 1447 and positioning posts 132, the positioning accuracy of the first rack 1444 on the cover 130 and the movement accuracy of the first rack 1444 can be improved, thereby enhancing the reliability and stability of the first locking component 140.

[0183] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the first rack 1444 further includes a socket 1448; the latch 142 includes a protrusion 1422, which is inserted into the socket 1448.

[0184] In this embodiment, the first rack 1444 is also provided with an insertion hole 1448, and the corresponding latch 142 is provided with a protrusion 1422. During the assembly process, the connection between the latch 142 and the first rack 1444 is completed by inserting the protrusion 1422 into the insertion hole 1448.

[0185] Specifically, the insertion hole 1448 is a round hole, and the protrusion 1422 is a protruding post. By setting the round hole and the protruding post, the first rack 1444 can rotate around the protruding post to a certain extent, so as to avoid the structural jamming problem of the first rack 1444 and the protrusion 1422. This ensures that the first rack 1444 can drive the latch 142 to rotate around its own axis.

[0186] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the transmission mechanism 144 may optionally include a driving component 1449, disposed on the cover 130 and connected to the gear 1442, the driving component 1449 being used to drive the gear 1442 to rotate.

[0187] In this embodiment, the transmission mechanism 144 further includes a driving component 1449, which is disposed on the cover 130 and is connected to a gear 1442. The driving component 1449 can switch the posture of the first locking component 140 by driving the gear 1442 to rotate.

[0188] Specifically, a knob can be selected as the driving component 1449, and the user can switch the first locking component 140 to the first posture or the second posture by rotating the knob.

[0189] Alternatively, a motor can be selected as the drive component 1449. The motor drives the first locking component 140 to switch to the first posture or the second posture by reversing forward and reverse, so as to improve the automation level of the first locking component 140.

[0190] like Figure 9 As shown, in some technical solutions of the present invention, optionally, the driving component 1449 is a motor, and the second elastic component 1446 is a spring; the output torque of the motor is a first torque T1, and the torque required to force the motor shaft to rotate when the motor stops working is a second torque T2; the center distance between the gear 1442 and the first rack 1444 is a; the spring constant is K, and the compression length of the spring is X when the first locking component 140 is in the second posture; wherein, T1>K×X×a; T2≤K×X×a.

[0191] In this technical solution, the driving component 1449 is a motor, which is connected to the gear 1442. The motor drives the gear 1442 to rotate, thereby driving the first rack 1444, which meshes with the gear 1442, to move.

[0192] Based on this, the second elastic component 1446 is a spring, which is installed between the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445. During the switching process of the first locking component 140 from the second posture to the third posture, the spring is compressed between the first rack 1444 and the second rack 1445, and the spring accumulates elastic potential energy. During this process, the motor needs to overcome the spring force by outputting a first torque T1, so that the first rack 1444 can be pushed to the position corresponding to the third posture. Afterwards, the motor stops working, the spring releases the elastic potential energy, and the first rack 1444 returns to the position corresponding to the second posture under the push of the spring. At this time, the spring needs to overcome the second torque T2 of the motor shaft, and the motor shaft achieves self-positioning through the second torque T2.

[0193] Based on this, the center distance between gear 1442 and the first rack 1444 is 'a'; the spring constant is 'K'; when the first locking component 140 is in the second posture, the spring compression length is 'X'. By limiting T1 > K × X × a, it can be ensured that the first torque output by the motor can overcome the spring force, ensuring that the motor can drive the first locking component 140 to switch to the third posture. By limiting T2 ≤ K × X × a, it can be ensured that the spring force can overcome the second torque T2 of the motor shaft, ensuring that the spring can drive the motor to reverse through the first rack 1444, allowing the first locking component 140 to smoothly reset to the second posture. This achieves the technical effect of improving the reliability of the reset mechanism and reducing the failure rate of the cooking equipment.

[0194] In some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device 100 may optionally be a rice cooker, a pressure cooker, or an electric slow cooker.

[0195] like Figure 10 As shown, a second aspect of the present invention provides a control method for a cooking device, the cooking device comprising: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component comprising a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked, the second posture being between the first posture and the third posture; a second locking component, the second locking component comprising a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; a first triggering component, wherein when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture; and a driving component, the control method for the cooking device comprising:

[0196] Step 1002: Upon receiving the opening instruction, the control drive component switches the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture. After the first locking component switches to the third posture, the control drive component switches the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture.

[0197] Step 1004: Upon receiving the closing instruction, the control drive component switches the first locking component from the second posture to the first posture.

[0198] In this embodiment, a control method for controlling the operation of a cooking device is defined. The cooking device includes a first locking component, a second locking component, and a first triggering component. A driving component is connected to the first locking component, and the first locking component can drive the second locking component to move through the first triggering component.

[0199] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0200] Upon receiving an open lid command, the drive component first moves the first locking component to the third position. During the transition to the third position, the first locking component first switches to the second position. In the second position, the first locking component releases the lock between the lid and the inner pot. As the first locking component transitions from the second to the third position, it forces the second locking component to switch from the fourth to the fifth position via the first trigger component. Once the first locking component successfully switches to the third position, the second locking component is forced to move to the fifth position, thus automatically releasing the lock between the lid and the pot. The lid then automatically pops open without causing the inner pot to float.

[0201] Subsequently, after the first locking component successfully switches to the third posture, the control drive component drives the first locking component to switch to the second posture. During the switching process of the first locking component to the second posture, the limiting relationship of the first trigger component on the second locking component is gradually released, so that the second locking component can be reset to the fourth posture. At this time, the user can lock the pot body and the lid together again by fastening the lid.

[0202] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the control drive component switches the first locking component from the second posture back to the first posture, thereby relocking the pot body and lid body through the first locking component.

[0203] Therefore, by defining the control method described above, the first and second locking components can be linked to automatically unlock the inner pot and open the lid after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0204] like Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, optionally, the driving component is a motor, and the step of controlling the driving component to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture, and after the first locking component is switched to the third posture, controlling the driving component to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture includes:

[0205] Step 1102: Control the motor to rotate forward;

[0206] Step 1104: Based on the fact that the motor has been rotating forward for a first preset time, control the motor to rotate in reverse.

[0207] Step 1106: Based on the second preset time period reached when the motor reverses, control the motor to stop working.

[0208] In this embodiment, upon receiving the lid-opening command, the motor is first controlled to rotate forward for a first duration, which drives the first rack and the first triggering component to move via gears, causing the first locking component to switch to the third posture. During this process, the first rack drives the second locking component to switch to the fifth posture via the first triggering component. Subsequently, the motor rotates in reverse for a second duration, which is shorter than the first duration, allowing the motor to drive the first rack to reset to the position corresponding to the second posture via gears. This simultaneously releases the locking relationship between the lid, the pot body, and the inner pot, and enables the second locking component to relock the pot body and the lid.

[0209] like Figure 12 As shown, a third aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a control device 1200 for a cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture. When the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot. When the first locking component is in the second or third posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked. The second posture is between the first and third postures. A second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture. When the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body. When the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked. A first triggering component, when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture. A driving component, the control device 1200 for the cooking apparatus includes:

[0210] The first control module 1202 is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture when a lid opening command is received, and to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture after the first locking component is switched to the third posture.

[0211] The second control module 1204 is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture to the first posture when a cover closing command is received.

[0212] In this embodiment, a control device for controlling the operation of a cooking device is defined. The cooking device includes a first locking component, a second locking component, and a first triggering component. A driving component is connected to the first locking component, and the first locking component can drive the second locking component to move through the first triggering component.

[0213] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0214] Upon receiving an open lid command, the first control module 1202 first controls the drive component to move the first locking component to the third posture. During the transition to the third posture, the first locking component first switches to the second posture. In the second posture, the first locking component first releases the locking relationship between the lid and the inner pot. During the transition from the second to the third posture, the first locking component forces the second locking component to switch from the fourth to the fifth posture via the first trigger component. Once the first locking component successfully switches to the third posture, the second locking component is forced to move to the fifth posture, thereby automatically releasing the locking relationship between the lid and the pot. The lid can then automatically pop open without causing the inner pot to float.

[0215] Subsequently, after the first locking component successfully switches to the third posture, the first control module 1202 controls the driving component to switch the first locking component to the second posture. During the switching process of the first locking component to the second posture, the limiting relationship of the first trigger component on the second locking component is gradually released, so that the second locking component can be reset to the fourth posture. At this time, the user can lock the pot body and the lid together again by fastening the lid.

[0216] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the second control module 1204 controls the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture back to the first posture, thereby relocking the pot body and lid body through the first locking component.

[0217] Therefore, by defining the aforementioned control device, the first and second locking components can be linked to automatically unlock the inner pot and open the lid after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0218] like Figure 13As shown, a fourth aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a control method for a cooking device, the cooking device comprising: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component comprising a first posture and a second posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked; a second locking component, the second locking component comprising a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; and a driving component, the control method for the cooking device comprising:

[0219] Step 1302: Upon receiving the opening instruction, the control drive unit switches the first locking component to the second posture and the control drive unit switches the second locking component to the fifth posture.

[0220] Step 1304: Upon receiving the closing instruction, the control drive unit switches the first locking component to the first posture and switches the second locking component to the fourth posture.

[0221] In this embodiment, a control device for controlling the operation of a cooking device is defined. The cooking device includes a first locking component and a second locking component, and a driving component is connected to the first locking component and the second locking component respectively.

[0222] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0223] Upon receiving an instruction to open the lid, the control drive component moves the first locking component to the second posture and the control drive component moves the second locking component to the fifth posture, thereby simultaneously releasing the locking relationship between the lid and the pot body, as well as the locking relationship between the lid and the inner pot.

[0224] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the control drive unit switches the first locking component from the second position back to the first position, and simultaneously drives the second locking component from the fifth position back to the fourth position. This synchronously locks the pot body and lid, as well as the lid and inner pot.

[0225] Therefore, by limiting the control method described above, the inner pot can be automatically unlocked and the lid can be automatically opened after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0226] like Figure 14 As shown, a fifth aspect embodiment of the present invention provides a control device 1400 for a cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture and a second posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the lid and the inner pot are unlocked; a second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; and a driving component. The control device 1400 for the cooking apparatus includes:

[0227] The third control module 1402 is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component to the second posture and to control the drive component to switch the second locking component to the fifth posture when a lid opening command is received.

[0228] The fourth control module 1404 is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component to the first posture and to control the drive component to switch the second locking component to the fourth posture when a cover closing command is received.

[0229] In this embodiment, a control device for controlling the operation of a cooking device is defined. The cooking device includes a first locking component and a second locking component, and a driving component is connected to the first locking component and the second locking component respectively.

[0230] During the operation of the cooking equipment, the first locking component is in the first position by default, the second locking component is in the fourth position, the lid and the inner pot are locked together by the first locking component, and the lid and the pot body are locked together by the second locking component.

[0231] Upon receiving the instruction to open the lid, the third control module 1402 controls the drive component to move the first locking component to the second posture, and controls the drive component to move the second locking component to the fifth posture, thereby simultaneously releasing the locking relationship between the lid and the pot body, as well as the locking relationship between the lid and the inner pot.

[0232] Upon receiving a lid-closing command, the fourth control module 1404 controls the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture back to the first posture, and controls the drive component to switch the second locking component from the fifth posture back to the fourth posture. This simultaneously locks the pot body and lid, as well as the lid and inner pot.

[0233] Therefore, by limiting the aforementioned control device, the inner pot can be automatically unlocked and the lid can be automatically opened after cooking. This eliminates the need for the user to manually control the second locking component to switch to the fifth position, allowing the user to directly remove the food from the inner pot from under the pop-up lid after the cooking process is complete. This addresses the technical shortcomings of related technologies, such as the need for manual lid opening, low automation, and poor user experience. Ultimately, it optimizes the structure of the cooking equipment, improves its automation level, and enhances the user experience.

[0234] It should be clarified that in the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, the term "plural" refers to two or more. Unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description process, not to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have the described specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, these descriptions should not be construed as limiting the invention. The terms "connection," "installation," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection between multiple objects, a detachable connection between multiple objects, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection between multiple objects or an indirect connection between multiple objects through an intermediate medium. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention can be understood based on the specific circumstances of the above data.

[0235] In the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this invention, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0236] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: pot body; The inner pot is located inside the pot body; A lid, connected to the pot body, is used to cover the inner pot; A first locking component is disposed on the lid. The first locking component includes a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture. When the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component is locked to the inner pot. When the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the first locking component is unlocked from the inner pot. A second locking component is disposed on the pot body and / or the lid. The second locking component includes a fourth position and a fifth position. When the second locking component is in the fourth position, the second locking component locks the lid to the pot body. When the second locking component is in the fifth position, the second locking component releases the lock on the lid. A first triggering component is disposed on the first locking component. When the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component and the second locking component engage in a stop-and-stop operation to cause the second locking component to stop in the fifth posture. The second posture is between the first posture and the third posture.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second locking component includes: The second triggering component is connected to the cover and is movable relative to the cover; The first latch is located on the second trigger component; A second buckle is provided on the pot body; When the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second triggering component is in the first position; when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the second triggering component is in the second position. During the process of the first locking component switching from the second posture to the third posture, the movement trajectory of the first triggering component is a predetermined trajectory, and when the second triggering component is located in the first position, the second triggering component is at least partially located within the predetermined trajectory.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second triggering component is hinged to the cover.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first triggering component includes a first guide slope, which is inclined in a direction away from the second triggering component; The second triggering component includes a second guide ramp, which cooperates with the first guide ramp and is located within the predetermined trajectory.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second locking component also includes: A first elastic component is connected to the cover and the second trigger component, and the first elastic component is used to drive the second trigger component to reset to the first position.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A reset mechanism is provided on the cover body. The reset mechanism is connected to the first locking component. The reset mechanism is used to drive the first locking component to reset from the third posture to the second posture.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner pot includes locking teeth, and the first locking component includes: The latch is rotatably connected to the cover. When the first locking component is in the first posture, the locking teeth are engaged with the latch. When the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the locking teeth are disengaged from the latch. A transmission mechanism is provided on the cover and connected to the latch, and the transmission mechanism is used to drive the latch to rotate; The first triggering component is located on the latch or the transmission mechanism.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes: Gears are provided on the cover; A first rack meshes with the gear and is connected to the latch. The first rack is arc-shaped, and the center of the first rack coincides with the rotation axis of the latch. The first triggering component is located on the first rack.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second locking component is located on the periphery of the first rack, and the first triggering component is located on the outer ring side of the first rack.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cover includes a limiting component, and the reset mechanism includes: The second rack is telescopically mounted on the first rack and connected to the latch; The second elastic member connects the first rack and the second rack, and is located between the first rack and the second rack; When the first locking component is in the first posture, the limiting component is spaced apart from the second rack. When the first locking component is in the second posture, the second rack abuts against the limiting component and the second rack stops.

11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first rack includes a guide groove; The cover includes a positioning post, which passes through the guide groove.

12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first rack also includes a socket; The latch includes a protrusion that is inserted into the insertion hole.

13. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism also includes: A driving component is disposed on the cover and connected to the gear, the driving component being used to drive the gear to rotate.

14. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The driving component is a motor, and the second elastic component is a spring; The output torque of the motor is the first torque T1, and the torque required to force the motor shaft to rotate when the motor stops working is the second torque T2. The center distance between the gear and the first rack is a; The spring constant is K, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the compression length of the spring is X; Where T1>K×X×a; T2≤K×X×a.

15. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The cooking equipment is: a rice cooker, a pressure cooker, or an electric slow cooker.

16. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking device includes: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the lid is unlocked from the inner pot, the second posture being between the first posture and the third posture; a second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; a first triggering component, wherein when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture; and a driving component, wherein the control method of the cooking device includes: Upon receiving an instruction to open the lid, the driving component is controlled to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture. After the first locking component is switched to the third posture, the driving component is controlled to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture. Upon receiving a closing instruction, the drive component is controlled to switch the first locking component from the second posture to the first posture.

17. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The driving component is a motor. The step of controlling the driving component to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture, and after the first locking component is switched to the third posture, controlling the driving component to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture includes: Control the motor to rotate forward; When the forward rotation time of the motor reaches a first preset time, the motor is controlled to reverse. When the duration of the motor reversal reaches a second preset duration, the motor is controlled to stop working.

18. A control device for a cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The cooking device includes: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture, a second posture, and a third posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture or the third posture, the lid is unlocked from the inner pot, the second posture being between the first posture and the third posture; a second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; a first triggering component, wherein when the first locking component is in the third posture, the first triggering component engages with the second locking component to stop the second locking component in the fifth posture; and a driving component; the control device of the cooking device includes: The first control module is used to control the driving component to switch the first locking component from the first posture to the third posture when a lid opening command is received; and after the first locking component is switched to the third posture, control the driving component to switch the first locking component from the third posture to the second posture. The second control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component from the second posture to the first posture when a cover-closing command is received.

19. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking device includes: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture and a second posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the lid is unlocked from the inner pot; a second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; and a driving component. The control method of the cooking device includes: Upon receiving an instruction to open the lid, the driving component is controlled to switch the first locking component to the second posture, and the driving component is controlled to switch the second locking component to the fifth posture; Upon receiving a closing instruction, the drive unit is controlled to switch the first locking component to the first posture, and the drive unit is controlled to switch the second locking component to the fourth posture.

20. A control device for a cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The cooking device includes: a pot body; an inner pot; a lid; a first locking component, the first locking component having a first posture and a second posture, wherein when the first locking component is in the first posture, the first locking component locks the lid and the inner pot, and when the first locking component is in the second posture, the lid is unlocked from the inner pot; a second locking component, the second locking component having a fourth posture and a fifth posture, wherein when the second locking component is in the fourth posture, the second locking component locks the lid and the pot body, and when the second locking component is in the fifth posture, the lid and the pot body are unlocked; and a driving component. The control device of the cooking device includes: The third control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component to the second posture and to control the drive component to switch the second locking component to the fifth posture when a lid opening command is received. The fourth control module is used to control the drive component to switch the first locking component to the first posture and to control the drive component to switch the second locking component to the fourth posture when a cover-closing command is received.

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