Cooking equipment, control method and device of cooking equipment and readable storage medium

Abstract

The invention provides cooking equipment, a control method and device of the cooking equipment and a readable storage medium. The cooking equipment comprises a shell, a container, a steam generation assembly and a heating disc. The shell is provided with a heating cavity, the container is located in the heating cavity, the steam generation assembly is connected with the shell and used for generating steam into the heating cavity, and the heating disc is attached to the container and used for heating the container. The steam generating assembly can quickly generate steam in a short time, so that the container is quickly heated through the steam, and the temperature rising time of the container is shortened. Heat is directly transferred to the container through the heating disc, so that the container reaches a higher temperature, the high-temperature cooking function of the cooking equipment is realized, and the cooking efficiency of the cooking equipment is further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of household appliance technology, and more specifically, to a cooking device, a control method and apparatus for the cooking device, and a readable storage medium. Background Technology

[0002] For cooking equipment that uses a heating plate to heat the container, the heating plate heats up slowly, requiring users to wait a long time. Therefore, improving the heating speed has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0004] Therefore, the first aspect of this application proposes a cooking device.

[0005] The second aspect of this application proposes a method for controlling a cooking device.

[0006] The third aspect of this application proposes a control device for a cooking apparatus.

[0007] The fourth aspect of this application proposes a control device for a cooking appliance.

[0008] The fifth aspect of this application proposes a readable storage medium.

[0009] In view of the above, a first aspect of this application provides a cooking device, comprising: a housing having a heating chamber; a container located within the heating chamber; a steam generating assembly connected to the housing for generating steam into the heating chamber; and a heating plate attached to the container for heating the container.

[0010] The shell has a heating chamber, and a container is located inside the heating chamber for holding food to be cooked. A steam generating assembly is connected to the shell and is located inside the shell. The steam generating assembly is used to generate steam into the heating chamber. At least part of the bottom wall and / or side wall of the container is housed in the heating chamber. Due to the high temperature of the steam, the steam generated in the heating chamber quickly exchanges heat with the container, raising the temperature of the container and thus cooking the food inside.

[0011] When the steam generating component produces steam, it can heat the container. The heating plate is in contact with the container and can also heat it, giving the cooking equipment both steam heating and heating plate heating modes. The steam heating mode has the advantage of rapid temperature rise; therefore, in the initial cooking stage, because water forms steam quickly, the container can be primarily heated by steam. When the steam temperature inside the heating chamber reaches a critical value, for example, 100°C, the container temperature is limited by the steam temperature and cannot rise further.

[0012] To further heat the container, the cooking equipment can be controlled to enter the second cooking stage, where the container is continuously heated by the heating plate. Since the heating temperature of the heating plate can exceed the critical value of the steam temperature, heat is directly transferred from the heating plate to the container, causing the container temperature to continue to rise.

[0013] In this way, the steam generating component can quickly produce steam, thereby rapidly heating the container and shortening the heating time. Heat is directly transferred to the container via the heating plate, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and enabling the high-temperature cooking function of the cooking equipment. This improves the cooking efficiency and enriches the cooking functions. Through these methods, users save waiting time during the cooking process, enhancing the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0014] In addition, the cooking equipment of the above-mentioned technical solution provided in this application may also have the following additional technical features:

[0015] In some of the technical solutions provided in this application, optionally, the bottom surface of the container is in contact with the heating plate, and the heating plate is used to support the container.

[0016] In this technical solution, the heating plate is attached to the bottom of the container and is used to support the container. This allows the heating plate to both heat the container and provide structural support for it, without the need for additional components to support the container. This simplifies the internal structure of the cooking equipment and saves on manufacturing costs.

[0017] Optionally, in some of the technical solutions provided in this application, the steam generating assembly includes: a heating element, which is used to heat the heating plate.

[0018] In this technical solution, the heating element is used to heat the heating plate. The heating element can both heat water to generate steam and heat the heating plate. The heat source for both the steam heating mode and the heating plate heating mode is the heating element, which saves on heating components, simplifies the internal structure of the product, and reduces the production cost of the cooking equipment.

[0019] In some of the technical solutions provided in this application, optionally, the heating plate is disposed on the steam generating assembly.

[0020] In this technical solution, the heating plate is mounted on the steam generating assembly, so that the heating element can be fitted to the heating plate, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the heating element on the heating plate.

[0021] Furthermore, by supporting the heating plate with the steam generating assembly, the heating plate and the steam generating assembly can be set together, which can reduce the overall space occupied by the heating plate and the steam generating assembly.

[0022] Optionally, in some of the technical solutions provided in this application, the steam generating assembly includes a steam generating chamber, which is connected to a heating chamber, and the heating plate is higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber.

[0023] In this technical solution, the steam generating chamber is connected to the heating chamber, and the heating chamber is located above the steam generating chamber. After the water in the steam generating chamber forms steam, it enters the heating chamber. The container is located in the heating chamber, so that the high-temperature steam heats the container.

[0024] The heating plate is higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber, creating a distance between them. As the water at the bottom of the steam generating chamber generates a large number of bubbles during the heating process, the fact that both the container and the heating plate are higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber allows the bubbles generated during the boiling process to burst as they rise, preventing the bubbles from causing the container to vibrate and generating noise, thus reducing the noise generated during the heating process.

[0025] Optionally, in some of the technical solutions provided in this application, the steam generating assembly further includes a heating section, with a steam generating chamber formed between the side of the heating section and the housing, and a heating plate disposed on the heating section.

[0026] In this technical solution, the steam generating chamber is located on the side of the heating part. For example, the steam generating chamber is distributed along the circumference of the heating part, which can increase the corresponding area of ​​the steam generating chamber and the heating part, and is beneficial to improving the heating efficiency of water.

[0027] The heating element can be made of a heat-conducting material, so that the heating element can heat the heating plate.

[0028] Optionally, in some of the technical solutions provided in this application, the cooking device may also include: a water supply component connected to the housing, which is used to inject water into the steam generating chamber.

[0029] In this technical solution, the cooking equipment has a built-in water supply component, which can realize the automatic water filling function, eliminating the need for users to manually add water, thus improving the convenience of using the cooking equipment.

[0030] In some of the technical solutions provided in this application, optionally, the first end of the water supply component is connected to the side wall of the steam generating chamber so that the first end of the water supply component can inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the first end of the water supply component is lower than the heating plate.

[0031] The first end of the water supply component is used to inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the first end of the water supply component is lower than the heating plate. During the water injection process, the water flow is less likely to contact the heating plate, thereby preventing water accumulation on the heating plate and preventing noise caused by bubbles colliding with the container due to water accumulation on the heating plate.

[0032] Optionally, in some of the technical solutions provided in this application, the cooking device may also include: a temperature sensor, which is used to obtain the temperature of the heating element, and the water supply assembly operates according to the detection result of the temperature sensor.

[0033] In this technical solution, after obtaining the temperature of the heating element, it is determined whether to control the operation of the water supply component. This allows water to be injected when the temperature of the heating element is high, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0034] In some technical solutions, the temperature sensor is optionally connected to the heating element, and the temperature sensor is located at the bottom of the heating element.

[0035] Placing the temperature sensor on the heating element helps improve the accuracy of the temperature sensor's acquisition of the heater's temperature.

[0036] The second aspect of this application provides a control method for a cooking device. The cooking device includes a housing, a container, a steam generating assembly, and a heating plate. The housing has a heating cavity, the container is located inside the heating cavity, the steam generating assembly generates steam into the heating cavity, and the heating plate heats the container. The control method includes: in a first cooking stage, controlling the operation of the steam generating assembly to make the cooking device operate in a steam heating mode; after the first cooking stage, entering a second cooking stage and heating the container through the heating plate to make the cooking device operate in a hot plate heating mode.

[0037] When the steam generating component produces steam, it can heat the container. The heating plate is in contact with the container and can also heat it, giving the cooking equipment both a steam heating mode and a heating plate heating mode. The steam heating mode has the advantage of rapid temperature rise. Therefore, in the initial cooking stage, because water forms steam quickly, the container can be primarily heated by steam. When the steam temperature inside the heating chamber reaches a critical value, for example, 100°C, the container temperature is unlikely to rise further due to the influence of the steam temperature.

[0038] To further heat the container, the cooking equipment can be controlled to enter the second cooking stage, where the container is continuously heated by the heating plate. Since the heating temperature of the heating plate can exceed the critical value of the steam temperature, heat is directly transferred from the heating plate to the container, causing the container temperature to continue to rise.

[0039] In this way, the steam generating component can quickly produce steam, thereby rapidly heating the container and shortening the heating time. Heat is directly transferred to the container via the heating plate, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and enabling the high-temperature cooking function of the cooking equipment. This improves the cooking efficiency and enriches the cooking functions. Through these methods, users save waiting time during the cooking process, enhancing the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0040] In some technical solutions, the control method may optionally include: heating the container via a heating plate during the first cooking stage.

[0041] In the first cooking stage, the container is heated not only by steam but also by a heating plate. The container can heat up quickly under the combined heating of steam and heating plate, which helps to improve the cooking efficiency of the ingredients.

[0042] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating assembly includes: a heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W1, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0043] The heating element is used to heat the heating plate. It can heat water to generate steam and also heat the heating plate. The heat source for both steam heating mode and heating plate mode is the heating element, which saves on heating components, simplifies the internal structure of the product, and reduces the production cost of cooking equipment.

[0044] In the first cooking stage, the heating element operates at a high power to quickly generate steam. In the second cooking stage, when steam is not needed or a large amount of steam is not needed, the heating element operates at a lower power. In this way, both the heating efficiency of the container can be guaranteed and heat waste can be avoided.

[0045] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating component includes: a first heating element for heating water to generate steam; the cooking device further includes: a second heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W3, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W4, where W3 ≤ W4.

[0046] When the first heating element is running, the steam generating assembly can generate steam; when the second heating element is running, the heating plate is used to heat the container.

[0047] In both the first and second cooking stages, the second heating element is in operation. The heating power of the second heating element in the first cooking stage is less than or equal to the heating power in the second cooking stage. Therefore, in the first cooking stage, the second heating element is in auxiliary heating mode, which can ensure the heating efficiency of the container and avoid heat waste.

[0048] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating assembly includes: a heating section and a steam generating chamber, the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber being connected, the heating section being used to heat water to generate steam; the cooking equipment also includes: a water supply assembly, which injects water into the steam generating chamber when the temperature of the heating section reaches a first set value.

[0049] During cooking, water does not need to be added at the beginning of cooking. Instead, water is added when the temperature of the heating element reaches the first set value. When the temperature of the heating element reaches the first set value, the temperature of the heating element is relatively high. At this time, water can be quickly heated into steam, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0050] In some technical solutions, optionally, during the first cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be greater than or equal to a first set value.

[0051] In order to ensure that water can be heated into steam quickly, the heating element needs to be kept at a high temperature. That is, by maintaining the temperature of the heating element above a first set value, the water injected into the steam generation chamber can be heated into steam quickly, thereby increasing the steam generation rate.

[0052] For example, by controlling the heating power of the heating element within a high range, the heating element is kept at a high temperature.

[0053] In some technical solutions, the control method may optionally include: during the first cooking stage, when the temperature value of the heating element is lower than a first set value, increasing the operating power of the steam generating component.

[0054] In the first cooking stage, as water enters the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the heating element will decrease. If the temperature of the heating element is lower than the first set value, the heating efficiency of the heating element for water will decrease. At this time, the operating power of the steam generating component can be increased to make the temperature of the heating element reach a higher temperature and increase the steam generation rate.

[0055] In some technical solutions, the control method may optionally include: during the second cooking stage, controlling the temperature of the heating element to be lower than a first set value.

[0056] In the second cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be lower than the first set value, so that the water supply component will not be triggered to inject water during the second cooking stage, thereby avoiding the temperature inside the heating chamber from being reduced due to water injection and ensuring the heating speed of the container.

[0057] In some technical solutions, the control method may optionally include: during the second cooking stage, based on the temperature value of the heating element reaching a first set value, reducing the operating power of the steam generating component.

[0058] In the second cooking stage, if water is injected into the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber will be reduced due to the low temperature of the water. Therefore, when the temperature of the heating part reaches the first set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced to ensure that water does not easily enter the steam generating chamber in the second cooking stage.

[0059] In some technical solutions, the control method may optionally include: during the second cooking stage, when the temperature value of the heating element reaches a second set value, reducing the operating power of the steam generating component, wherein the second set value is less than the first set value.

[0060] In the second cooking stage, if the temperature of the heating element reaches the second set value, it means that the temperature of the heating plate is close to the first set value. At this time, it is necessary to reduce the operating power of the steam generating component to prevent the temperature of the heating element from reaching the first set value, thereby preventing the water supply component from entering the steam generating chamber.

[0061] If the temperature of the heating element immediately reaches the first set value and then stops operating, the temperature of the heating element may rise to the first set value under the effect of residual heat. Therefore, in order to avoid the above situation, the second set value is used as the critical value. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches the second set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced. At this time, the heating element is less likely to rise to the first set value under the effect of residual heat.

[0062] In some technical solutions, the control method may optionally include: in the first cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element reaches the jump-off temperature T1, controlling the steam generating component to stop operating; in the second cooking stage, reducing the jump-off temperature of the steam generating component from T1 to T2; and reducing the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature of the heating element reaching T2, wherein T1 is greater than a first set value and T2 is less than the first set value.

[0063] In the first cooking stage, as the steam generating component continues to operate, the temperature of the heating element continues to rise. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches T1, the steam generating component stops operating; that is, T1 is the threshold temperature of the steam generating component. At this time, the heating element will rise slightly using residual heat, and then the temperature of the heating plate will begin to drop. When the temperature of the heating plate is below T1, the steam generating component starts operating again. At this time, the temperature of the heating plate will not show an upward trend, but will continue to decrease for a period of time. When the temperature of the heating plate is lower than the first set value, the water supply component stops injecting water into the steam generating chamber. Since the heating plate is in a heating state, the temperature of the heating plate will begin to rise again, gradually reaching the first set value and T1, and the above process is repeated. In this way, the water supply component can intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the presence of a small amount of water in the steam generating chamber helps to increase the steam generation rate, thereby increasing the heating speed of the container.

[0064] In the second cooking stage, the temperature of the steam generating component is reduced to T2, and T2 is less than the first set value. When the temperature of the heating part reaches T2, the steam generating component stops operating, and the temperature of the heating part is not easy to reach the first set value, so as to avoid water entering the steam generating chamber in the second cooking stage.

[0065] The third aspect of this application provides a control device for a cooking device. The cooking device includes a housing, a container, a steam generating assembly, and a heating plate. The housing has a heating chamber, the container is located inside the heating chamber, the steam generating assembly generates steam into the heating chamber, and the heating plate heats the container. The control device includes a control module that controls the operation of the steam generating assembly during a first cooking stage to enable the cooking device to operate in a steam heating mode. The control module is also used to: after the first cooking stage, enter a second cooking stage and heat the container through the heating plate to enable the cooking device to operate in a hot plate heating mode.

[0066] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally also used to heat the container via a heating plate during the first cooking stage.

[0067] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating assembly includes: a heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W1, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0068] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating component includes: a first heating element for heating water to generate steam; the cooking device further includes: a second heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W3, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W4, where W3 ≤ W4.

[0069] In some technical solutions, optionally, the steam generating assembly includes: a heating section and a steam generating chamber, the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber being connected, the heating section being used to heat water to generate steam; the cooking equipment also includes: a water supply assembly, which injects water into the steam generating chamber when the temperature of the heating section reaches a first set value.

[0070] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally also used to: control the temperature of the heating element to be greater than or equal to a first set value during the first cooking stage.

[0071] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally also used to: increase the operating power of the steam generating component when the temperature value of the heating element is lower than a first set value during the first cooking stage.

[0072] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally also used to: control the temperature of the heating element to be lower than the first set value during the second cooking stage.

[0073] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally also used to: reduce the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature value of the heating element reaching a first set value during the second cooking stage.

[0074] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally also used to: reduce the operating power of the steam generating component when the temperature value of the heating element reaches a second set value during the second cooking stage, wherein the second set value is less than the first set value.

[0075] In some technical solutions, the control module is optionally further configured to: in the first cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element reaches the jump-off temperature T1, control the steam generating component to stop operating; in the second cooking stage, reduce the jump-off temperature of the steam generating component from T1 to T2; and reduce the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature of the heating element reaching T2; wherein T1 is greater than a first set value and T2 is less than the first set value.

[0076] The fourth aspect of this application provides a control device for a cooking apparatus, including a memory and a processor. The memory stores programs or instructions that can run on the processor. When the program or instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the control method provided by any of the second aspects of this application, and thus have all the beneficial technical effects of the second aspects of the application. To avoid repetition, they will not be described in detail here.

[0077] The fifth aspect of this application provides a readable storage medium storing a program or instructions thereon, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the steps of the control method provided by any of the second aspects of this application, and thus have all the beneficial technical effects of the second aspects of the application. To avoid repetition, these will not be elaborated here.

[0078] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0079] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0080] Figure 1 One of the structural schematic diagrams of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application is shown;

[0081] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 An enlarged view of part A, shown in the center circle;

[0082] Figure 3 A second schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0083] Figure 4 The third schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device provided in the embodiment of this application is shown;

[0084] Figure 5 This application provides a container temperature-time curve diagram according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0085] Figure 6 A flowchart of a control method for a cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application is shown;

[0086] Figure 7 One of the schematic block diagrams of the control device of the cooking equipment provided in the embodiments of this application is shown;

[0087] Figure 8 A second schematic block diagram of the control device of the cooking equipment provided in the embodiments of this application is shown.

[0088] in, Figures 1 to 8 The correspondence between the reference numerals and component names in the attached drawings is as follows:

[0089] 10 Cooking equipment, 100 Housing, 110 Heating chamber, 112 Steam generating chamber, 200 Container, 300 Steam generating assembly, 310 Heating element, 320 Heating section, 400 Water supply assembly, 410 Elastic element, 411 Connecting part, 412 Deformation part, 413 Sealing part, 420 Drive assembly, 421 Temperature switch, 422 Push rod assembly, 423 Paddle, 424 Push rod, 500 Heating plate, 600 Temperature sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0090] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application, the application 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.

[0091] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this application. However, this application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0092] The following reference Figures 1 to 8 This application describes a cooking apparatus 10, a cooking apparatus control method, a cooking apparatus control device 20, a cooking apparatus control device 30, and a readable storage medium according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0093] The first aspect of this application provides a cooking device 10, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cooking device 10 includes a housing 100, a container 200, a steam generating assembly 300, a water supply assembly 400, and a heating plate 500. The housing 100 has a heating chamber 110, the container 200 is located inside the heating chamber 110, the steam generating assembly 300 is connected to the housing 100 and is used to generate steam into the heating chamber 110, and the heating plate 500 is attached to the container 200 and is used to heat the container 200.

[0094] When the steam generating component 300 generates steam, it can heat the container 200. The heating plate 500 is in contact with the container 200 and can also heat the container 200. This allows the cooking equipment to have both steam heating mode and heating plate mode. The steam heating mode has the advantage of rapid temperature rise. Therefore, in the first cooking stage, since water forms steam quickly, the container 200 can be mainly heated by steam. When the steam temperature in the heating chamber reaches a critical value, for example, when the temperature in the heating chamber reaches 100°C, the temperature of the container 200 is difficult to rise further due to the influence of the steam temperature.

[0095] To further heat the container 200, the cooking equipment can be controlled to enter the second cooking stage, where the heating plate 500 continuously heats the container 200. Since the heating temperature of the heating plate 500 can exceed the critical value of the steam temperature, heat is directly transferred from the heating plate 500 to the container 200, causing the temperature of the container 200 to continue to rise.

[0096] In this way, the steam generating component 300 can quickly generate steam in a short time, thereby rapidly heating the container 200 and shortening the heating time of the container 200. Heat is directly transferred to the container 200 through the heating plate 500, allowing the container 200 to reach a higher temperature, realizing the high-temperature cooking function of the cooking equipment, thus improving the cooking efficiency and enriching the cooking functions. Through the above methods, the user's waiting time during the cooking process is reduced, which helps to improve the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0097] Figure 3 In the diagram, the arrows at B1 and B2 indicate steam heat transfer, and the arrow at B3 indicates auxiliary heating of the heating plate 500.

[0098] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the bottom surface of the container 200 is in contact with the heating plate 500, which is used to support the container 200.

[0099] In this embodiment, the heating plate 500 is attached to the bottom of the container 200. The heating plate 500 is used to support the container 200, so that the heating plate 500 can both heat the container 200 and provide structural support for the container 200, without the need to use additional parts to support the container 200. This simplifies the internal structure of the cooking device 10 and saves the manufacturing cost of the cooking device 10.

[0100] In other embodiments, the side of the container 200 contacts the heating plate 500, and the cooking device 10 also includes a support frame that supports the container 200.

[0101] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the steam generating assembly 300 includes a heating element 310 for heating the heating plate 500.

[0102] In this embodiment, the heating element 310 is used to heat the heating plate 500. The heating element 310 can both heat water to generate steam and heat the heating plate 500. The heat source for both the steam heating mode and the heating plate heating mode is the heating element 310, which saves on heating components, simplifies the internal structure of the product, and reduces the production cost of the cooking equipment 10.

[0103] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the heating plate 500 is disposed on the steam generating assembly 300.

[0104] In this embodiment, the heating plate 500 is disposed on the steam generating assembly 300, so that the heating element 310 can be fitted to the heating plate 500, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the heating element 310 on the heating plate 500.

[0105] Furthermore, by supporting the heating plate 500 with the steam generating assembly 300, the heating plate 500 and the steam generating assembly 300 are arranged together, which can reduce the overall space occupied by the heating plate 500 and the steam generating assembly 300.

[0106] For example, the heating plate 500 can be fixed to the steam generating assembly 300 by locking components such as screws. Alternatively, the heating plate 500 can be integrally formed into the steam generating assembly 300, for example, the top surface of the steam generating assembly 300 can be used as the heating plate 500.

[0107] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, optionally, the steam generating assembly 300 includes a steam generating chamber 112, which is connected to the heating chamber 110, and the heating plate 500 is higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber 112.

[0108] In this embodiment, the steam generating chamber 112 is connected to the heating chamber 110, and the heating chamber 110 is located above the steam generating chamber 112. After the water in the steam generating chamber 112 forms steam, it enters the heating chamber 110. The container 200 is located in the heating chamber 110, so that the high-temperature steam heats the container 200.

[0109] The heating plate 500 is higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber 112, creating a distance between the heating plate 500 and the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber 112. Since the water at the bottom of the steam generating chamber 112 will generate a large number of bubbles during the heating process, and both the container 200 and the heating plate 500 are higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber 112, the bubbles generated during the boiling process can burst during the rising process, avoiding the bubbles from pushing the container 200 to vibrate and generate noise, thus reducing the noise generated during the heating process.

[0110] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the steam generating assembly 300 also includes a heating section 320, with a steam generating chamber 112 formed between the side of the heating section 320 and the housing 100, and a heating plate 500 disposed on the heating section 320.

[0111] The steam generating chamber 112 is located on the side of the heating section 320. For example, the steam generating chamber 112 is distributed along the circumference of the heating section 320, which can increase the area of ​​the steam generating chamber 112 and the heating section 320, and is beneficial to improving the heating efficiency of water.

[0112] The heating element 320 can be made of a heat-conducting material, so that the heating element 320 can heat the heating plate 500.

[0113] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the cooking apparatus may optionally include a water supply assembly 400 for injecting water into the steam generating chamber 112.

[0114] The cooking equipment comes with a built-in water supply component 400, enabling automatic water intake and eliminating the need for manual water replenishment by the user, thus improving the ease of use of the cooking equipment. In some embodiments provided in this application, optionally, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the water supply assembly 400 includes: an elastic element 410, a drive assembly 420, and a control valve. The elastic element 410 is connected to the housing 100 and is used to open or close the water inlet. The drive assembly 420 is connected to the heating plate 500. When the temperature of the heating plate 500 reaches the set temperature, the drive assembly 420 pushes the elastic element 410, causing the elastic element 410 to deform and open the water inlet.

[0115] In this embodiment, the elastic element 410 is connected to the housing 100 and is located at the water inlet. The elastic element 410 can generate elastic deformation to open or close the water inlet.

[0116] The drive assembly 420 is connected to the heating plate 500. In the first stage, when the temperature of the heating plate 500 has not reached the set temperature, the drive assembly 420 can either abut against the elastic member 410 or have a gap between it and the elastic member 410. When the temperature of the heating plate 500 reaches the set temperature, the drive assembly 420 moves towards the elastic member 410, enabling the drive assembly to push the elastic member 410. The elastic member 410 deforms and opens the water inlet, connecting the water inlet to the steam generating chamber 112. Water from the water supply end enters the steam generating chamber 112 through the water inlet.

[0117] After entering the second stage, the control valve closes the water inlet, and the water supply component 400 stops supplying water to the heating chamber 110.

[0118] Thus, by controlling the deformation state of the elastic element 410 through the movement of the drive component 420, the elastic element 410 can open or close the water inlet. The control method is direct, the structure is flexible, and it is convenient for the installation of the water supply component 400 and subsequent maintenance and replacement. Furthermore, the elastic element 410 is relatively soft, so it can fit tightly against the housing 100, thereby effectively sealing the water inlet and optimizing the closing effect of the water supply component 400 on the water inlet.

[0119] For example, the elastic element 410 includes a rubber element or a silicone element, which gives the elastic element 410 a stable and highly elastic effect. The elastic element 410 is easy to deform, and a small driving force can cause the elastic element 410 to deform, thereby improving the triggering flexibility. The elastic element 410 can form a large elastic deformation, which expands the deformation range of the elastic element 410, optimizes the reset effect of the elastic element 410, and thus improves the flexibility and accuracy of the elastic element 410 in opening and closing the water inlet.

[0120] In some embodiments provided in this application, optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the elastic element 410 includes a connecting portion 411, a deformable portion 412, and a sealing portion 413. The connecting portion 411 is connected to the housing 100. The deformable portion 412 is connected to the connecting portion 411, and a portion of the deformable portion 412 bends away from the drive assembly 420. The sealing portion 413 is connected to the deformable portion 412, and the deformable portion 412 is located between the connecting portion 411 and the sealing portion 413. When the temperature of the heating plate 500 reaches the set temperature, the sealing portion 413 opens the water inlet.

[0121] In this embodiment, the connecting part 411 is connected to the housing 100. Exemplarily, the connecting part 411 and the housing 100 can be connected by a connector, which can be a screw or a pin. Alternatively, the connecting part 411 and the housing 100 can each be provided with a snap-fit ​​and a slot structure, allowing the connecting part 411 to be connected to the housing 100 via a snap-fit ​​method.

[0122] The deformable portion 412 is connected to the connecting portion 411, and the sealing portion 413 is connected to the deformable portion 412. The deformable portion 412 is located between the connecting portion 411 and the sealing portion 413. Exemplarily, the connecting portion 411 can be an annular structure, surrounding the outer periphery of the deformable portion 412. Alternatively, there can be multiple connecting portions 411, surrounding the outer periphery of the deformable portion 412, and the multiple connecting portions 411 are evenly distributed. A portion of the deformable portion 412 bends away from the drive assembly 420. This bending direction facilitates the deformable portion 412 in providing a pulling force towards the drive assembly 420 to the sealing portion 413 when deformation occurs, so that the sealing portion 413 tends to move in the reset direction.

[0123] The shape of the sealing part 413 at the water inlet is adapted to the shape of the water inlet. For example, the end shape of the sealing part 413 can be conical or umbrella-shaped, so that the end of the sealing part 413 can cover the water inlet. When the temperature of the heating plate 500 reaches the set temperature, the sealing part 413 opens the water inlet, causing the elastic member 410 to deform and open the water inlet, thereby allowing water from the water supply end to enter the steam generating chamber 112 through the water inlet.

[0124] Thus, the connecting part 411 ensures the connection effect between the elastic element 410 and the housing 100, the deformation part 412 can provide a pulling force to the sealing part 413 in the direction of reset, ensuring the reset effect of the elastic element 410, and the sealing part 413 realizes the function of opening or closing the water inlet, thereby improving the flexibility and accuracy of opening or closing the water inlet of the elastic element 410 while connecting the elastic element 410 and the housing 100.

[0125] In some embodiments provided in this application, optionally, such as Figure 2As shown, the drive assembly 420 includes a temperature switch 421 and a push rod assembly 422. The temperature switch 421 is connected to the heating plate 500. When the temperature of the heating plate 500 reaches the set temperature, the temperature switch 421 is in a first deformation state; when the temperature of the heating plate 500 is lower than the set temperature, the temperature switch 421 is in a second deformation state. The push rod assembly 422 is in contact with the temperature switch 421 and is used to push the elastic member 410. When the temperature switch 421 is in the first deformation state, the push rod assembly 422 is in the drive position, causing the elastic member 410 to open the water inlet. When the temperature switch 421 is in the second deformation state, the push rod assembly 422 is in the initial position.

[0126] In this embodiment, the temperature switch 421 can deform according to its own temperature change. For example, the material of the temperature switch 421 can be a thermosensitive material, such as a liquid crystal elastomer and a memory metal, or the temperature switch 421 can be a bimetallic material made by pressing two metals with different coefficients of thermal expansion and contraction together.

[0127] Temperature switch 421 is connected to heating plate 500, so that the temperature of heating plate 500 can be transferred to temperature switch 421. When the temperature of heating plate 500 reaches the set temperature, temperature switch 421 is in the first deformation state. When the temperature of heating plate 500 is lower than the set temperature, temperature switch 421 is in the second deformation state. Temperature switch 421 can freely switch between the first deformation state and the second deformation state according to the temperature of heating plate 500.

[0128] The push rod assembly 422 contacts the temperature switch 421. One end of the push rod assembly 422 is connected to the deformable position of the temperature switch 421, and the other end of the push rod assembly 422 can contact the elastic element 410, causing the push rod assembly 422 to push the elastic element 410 to deform. Specifically, the temperature switch 421 can be a circular plate or a strip plate. The radially outer end of the temperature switch 421 can deform under the influence of temperature, allowing the radially outer end to change its axial position. Even if the edge of the temperature switch 421 can be flipped up and down, the end of the push rod assembly 422 overlaps with the edge of the temperature switch 421, so that the deformation of the temperature switch 421 can change the axial position of the push rod assembly 422.

[0129] When the temperature switch 421 is in the first deformation state, the push rod assembly 422 is in the driving position, and the push rod assembly 422 pushes the elastic element 410 to open the water inlet, thereby allowing water from the water supply end to enter the steam generating chamber 112 through the water inlet. When the temperature switch 421 is in the second deformation state, the push rod assembly 422 is in the initial position, and the elastic element 410 seals the water inlet, thereby stopping the liquid from the water supply end from entering the steam generating chamber 112.

[0130] Thus, the push rod assembly 422 controls the deformation of the elastic element 410 by the deformation of the temperature switch 421, thereby controlling the opening and closing state of the water inlet. The control method is simple and direct, and the control effect is flexible and accurate, improving the flexibility and accuracy of the drive assembly 420 in opening and closing the water inlet.

[0131] In some embodiments provided in this application, optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the push rod assembly 422 includes a paddle 423 and a push rod 424. The paddle 423 is in contact with a temperature switch 421, which is used to push the paddle 423. One end of the push rod 424 is in contact with the paddle 423, which is used to push the push rod 424, and the push rod 424 is used to push the elastic member 410.

[0132] In this embodiment, the lever 423 is in contact with the temperature switch 421. The lever 423 overlaps the temperature switch 421 at a position where it can deform. The temperature switch 421 is used to push the lever 423. When the temperature switch 421 deforms, the lever 423 can move in accordance with the deformation of the temperature switch 421.

[0133] One end of the push rod 424 contacts the lever 423, and the other end of the push rod 424 contacts the elastic element 410. For example, the lever 423 can be a strip plate, with both ends connected to the temperature switch 421 and the top plate, respectively. This allows the lever 423 to push the push rod 424 as it moves with the temperature switch 421, thereby enabling the push rod 424 to push the elastic element 410 to open or close the water inlet, thus controlling the connection between the water supply end and the steam generating chamber 112.

[0134] In this way, the lever 423 extends the distance between the temperature switch 421 and the push rod 424, thereby extending the position of the heating plate 500 relative to the push rod 424 and the water inlet, expanding the position range of the water supply end, and facilitating a reasonable layout of the internal structure of the cooking device 10. Furthermore, the lever 423 transmits the deformation of the temperature switch 421 to the push rod 424, reducing the size of the temperature switch 421 and lowering its production cost.

[0135] In some embodiments provided in this application, the temperature switch 421 may optionally be attached to the heating plate 500. Alternatively, the cooking device 10 may also include a heat-conducting element through which heat from the heating plate 500 is transferred to the temperature switch 421.

[0136] In this embodiment, the temperature switch 421 is in contact with the heating plate 500, so that the temperature of the heating plate 500 is directly transferred to the temperature switch 421, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of temperature transfer of the heating plate 500.

[0137] The cooking device 10 also includes a heat-conducting component. The heat from the heating plate 500 is transferred to the temperature switch 421 through the heat-conducting component, which extends the distance between the heating plate 500 and the temperature switch 421, expands the position range of the temperature switch 421, and facilitates the reasonable layout of the temperature switch 421.

[0138] In some embodiments provided in this application, optionally, the first end of the water supply assembly 400 is connected to the side wall of the steam generating chamber 112 so that the first end of the water supply assembly 400 can inject water into the steam generating chamber 112, and the first end of the water supply assembly 400 is lower than the heating plate 500.

[0139] The first end of the water supply component 400 is used to inject water into the steam generating chamber 112, and the first end of the water supply component 400 is lower than the heating plate 500. During the water injection process, the water flow is less likely to contact the heating plate 500, thereby preventing water accumulation on the heating plate 500 and preventing noise from bubbles colliding with the container due to water accumulation on the heating plate 500.

[0140] In some embodiments provided in this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the cooking device 10 also includes a temperature sensor 600, which is used to acquire the temperature of the heating unit 320, and the water supply assembly 400 operates according to the detection result of the temperature sensor 600.

[0141] After obtaining the temperature of the heating unit 320, it is determined whether to control the operation of the water supply component 400. This allows water to be injected when the temperature of the heating unit 320 is high, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0142] In one possible embodiment, the cooking device 10 has at least two heating modes, namely a steam heating mode and a direct heat conduction mode of the hot plate. It is mainly composed of a water supply component 400, a steam generating component 300, a heating plate 500 and a container 200. Its main feature is that the heating plate 500 can generate steam and can directly heat the container 200.

[0143] like Figure 5 As shown, this application provides a rapid high-temperature stewing cooking method. In the first stage: the water supply component 400 controls a small amount of water to enter the heating chamber 110, and the steam generating component 300 rapidly generates steam. The generated steam quickly exchanges heat with the container 200, heating the food. During this process, the heating plate 500 provides auxiliary heating. In the second stage: when the temperature of the container 200 rises to the critical value for steam heating, the water supply component 400 is controlled to stop adding water, and the heating surface of the heating plate 500 directly transfers heat to the container 200, causing the temperature of the container 200 to rise again.

[0144] The cooking stage is divided into two phases: first, a rapid heat transfer phase using steam; and second, a phase where the heating surface directly transfers heat to further increase the temperature. After steam heating, the temperature of container 200 is limited by the steam temperature, remaining around 100°C. The steam restricts the temperature rise of container 200, so steam heating stops after the first phase. In the second phase, because the heating surface directly conducts heat, the temperature can rise much higher without the limitation of steam. If the cooking stage directly uses the heating surface for heat transfer without steam, the heating time of the cooking device 10 would be significantly longer. Therefore, this method essentially replaces the slow heating process of the initial phase with rapid steam heat transfer, while retaining the ability of the heating surface to simmer at high temperatures, avoiding the drawback of low temperatures in steam simmering.

[0145] The heating plate 500 protrudes from the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber 112. When the heating plate 500 is working, the water in the steam generating chamber 112 is heated and evaporates to generate steam, which transfers heat to the container 200. The heating surface and the container 200 are in direct contact for heat conduction. The protruding structure is to prevent the bottom of the container 200 from directly contacting the liquid surface. In the case of direct contact, the bubbles generated by the water during boiling will cause the container 200 to vibrate and generate noise.

[0146] The water supply component 400 provides only a small amount of water into the heating chamber 110 each time, and the steam generating component 300 generates steam rapidly. The water inlet can be controlled by a water pump, with only a small amount of water entering each time.

[0147] This application utilizes steam heat transfer to rapidly heat the container 200 in the first stage of cooking. Once the container 200 reaches the critical value under steam heat transfer, the cooking mode is switched, the water supply component 400 stops supplying water, and the heating surface of the heating plate 500 directly transfers heat to the container 200, causing the container 200 to heat up again and increasing its temperature. This allows the cooking equipment 10 and cooking method to combine the advantages of rapid heating and high temperature of steam stewing.

[0148] A second aspect of this application provides a method for controlling a cooking device, wherein the cooking device includes a housing, a container, a steam generating assembly, and a heating plate. The housing has a heating cavity, the container is located within the heating cavity, the steam generating assembly generates steam into the heating cavity, and the heating plate heats the container. Figure 6 As shown, the control method includes:

[0149] Step 102: In the first cooking stage, control the operation of the steam generating component to make the cooking equipment operate in steam heating mode;

[0150] Step 104: After the first cooking stage, proceed to the second cooking stage and heat the container via a heating plate to enable the cooking equipment to operate in hot plate heating mode.

[0151] When the steam generating component produces steam, it can heat the container. The heating plate is in contact with the container and can also heat it, giving the cooking equipment both a steam heating mode and a heating plate heating mode. The steam heating mode has the advantage of rapid temperature rise. Therefore, in the initial cooking stage, because water forms steam quickly, the container can be primarily heated by steam. When the steam temperature inside the heating chamber reaches a critical value, for example, 100°C, the container temperature is unlikely to rise further due to the influence of the steam temperature.

[0152] To further heat the container, the cooking equipment can be controlled to enter the second cooking stage, where the container is continuously heated by the heating plate. Since the heating temperature of the heating plate can exceed the critical value of the steam temperature, heat is directly transferred from the heating plate to the container, causing the container temperature to continue to rise.

[0153] In this way, the steam generating component can quickly produce steam, thereby rapidly heating the container and shortening the heating time. Heat is directly transferred to the container via the heating plate, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and enabling the high-temperature cooking function of the cooking equipment. This improves the cooking efficiency and enriches the cooking functions. Through these methods, users save waiting time during the cooking process, enhancing the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0154] In some embodiments, the control method may optionally further include heating the container via a heating plate during a first cooking stage.

[0155] In the first cooking stage, the container is heated not only by steam but also by a heating plate. The container can heat up quickly under the combined heating of steam and heating plate, which helps to improve the cooking efficiency of the ingredients.

[0156] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly optionally includes a heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W1, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0157] The heating element is used to heat the heating plate. It can heat water to generate steam and also heat the heating plate. The heat source for both steam heating mode and heating plate mode is the heating element, which saves on heating components, simplifies the internal structure of the product, and reduces the production cost of cooking equipment.

[0158] In the first cooking stage, the heating element operates at a high power to quickly generate steam. In the second cooking stage, when steam is not needed or a large amount of steam is not needed, the heating element operates at a lower power. In this way, both the heating efficiency of the container can be guaranteed and heat waste can be avoided.

[0159] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly optionally includes: a first heating element for heating water to generate steam; the cooking device further includes: a second heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W3, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W4, where W3 ≤ W4.

[0160] When the first heating element is running, the steam generating assembly can generate steam; when the second heating element is running, the heating plate is used to heat the container.

[0161] In both the first and second cooking stages, the second heating element is in operation. The heating power of the second heating element in the first cooking stage is less than or equal to the heating power in the second cooking stage. Therefore, in the first cooking stage, the second heating element is in auxiliary heating mode, which can ensure the heating efficiency of the container and avoid heat waste.

[0162] The structure and position of the first and second heating elements are not specifically limited, as long as they can achieve the heating function. For example, the first heating element can be a heating tube and the second heating element can be a heating wire.

[0163] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly may optionally include a heating section and a steam generating chamber, the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber being connected together, the heating section being used to heat water to generate steam; the cooking device may further include a water supply assembly, which injects water into the steam generating chamber when the temperature of the heating section reaches a first set value.

[0164] During cooking, water does not need to be added at the beginning of cooking. Instead, water is added when the temperature of the heating element reaches the first set value. When the temperature of the heating element reaches the first set value, the temperature of the heating element is relatively high. At this time, water can be quickly heated into steam, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0165] In some embodiments, optionally, during the first cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be greater than or equal to a first set value.

[0166] In order to ensure that water can be heated into steam quickly, the heating element needs to be kept at a high temperature. That is, by maintaining the temperature of the heating element above a first set value, the water injected into the steam generation chamber can be heated into steam quickly, thereby increasing the steam generation rate.

[0167] For example, by controlling the heating power of the heating element within a high range, the heating element is kept at a high temperature.

[0168] In some embodiments, the control method may optionally further include: during the first cooking stage, increasing the operating power of the steam generating component when the temperature value of the heating element is lower than a first set value.

[0169] In the first cooking stage, as water enters the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the heating element will decrease. If the temperature of the heating element is lower than the first set value, the heating efficiency of the heating element for water will decrease. At this time, the operating power of the steam generating component can be increased to make the temperature of the heating element reach a higher temperature and increase the steam generation rate.

[0170] In some embodiments, the control method may optionally further include: controlling the temperature of the heating element to be lower than a first set value during the second cooking stage.

[0171] In the second cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be lower than the first set value, so that the water supply component will not be triggered to inject water during the second cooking stage, thereby avoiding the temperature inside the heating chamber from being reduced due to water injection and ensuring the heating speed of the container.

[0172] In some embodiments, the control method may optionally further include: during the second cooking stage, reducing the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature value of the heating element reaching a first set value.

[0173] In the second cooking stage, if water is injected into the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber will be reduced due to the low temperature of the water. Therefore, when the temperature of the heating part reaches the first set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced to ensure that water does not easily enter the steam generating chamber in the second cooking stage.

[0174] In some embodiments, the control method may optionally further include: during the second cooking stage, when the temperature value of the heating element reaches a second set value, reducing the operating power of the steam generating component, wherein the second set value is less than the first set value.

[0175] In the second cooking stage, if the temperature of the heating element reaches the second set value, it means that the temperature of the heating plate is close to the first set value. At this time, it is necessary to reduce the operating power of the steam generating component to prevent the temperature of the heating element from reaching the first set value, thereby preventing the water supply component from entering the steam generating chamber.

[0176] If the temperature of the heating element immediately reaches the first set value and then stops operating, the temperature of the heating element may rise to the first set value under the effect of residual heat. Therefore, in order to avoid the above situation, the second set value is used as the critical value. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches the second set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced. At this time, the heating element is less likely to rise to the first set value under the effect of residual heat.

[0177] In some embodiments, the control method may optionally further include: during a first cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element reaches the jump-off temperature T1, controlling the steam generating component to stop operating; during a second cooking stage, reducing the jump-off temperature of the steam generating component from T1 to T2; and reducing the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature of the heating element reaching T2, wherein T1 is greater than a first set value and T2 is less than the first set value.

[0178] In the first cooking stage, as the steam generating component continues to operate, the temperature of the heating element continues to rise. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches T1, the steam generating component stops operating; that is, T1 is the threshold temperature of the steam generating component. At this time, the heating element will rise slightly using residual heat, and then the temperature of the heating plate will begin to drop. When the temperature of the heating plate is below T1, the steam generating component starts operating again. At this time, the temperature of the heating plate will not show an upward trend, but will continue to decrease for a period of time. When the temperature of the heating plate is lower than the first set value, the water supply component stops injecting water into the steam generating chamber. Since the heating plate is in a heating state, the temperature of the heating plate will begin to rise again, gradually reaching the first set value and T1, and the above process is repeated. In this way, the water supply component can intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the presence of a small amount of water in the steam generating chamber helps to increase the steam generation rate, thereby increasing the heating speed of the container.

[0179] In the second cooking stage, the temperature of the steam generating component is reduced to T2, and T2 is less than the first set value. When the temperature of the heating part reaches T2, the steam generating component stops operating, and the temperature of the heating part is not easy to reach the first set value, so as to avoid water entering the steam generating chamber in the second cooking stage.

[0180] A third aspect of this application provides a control device 20 for a cooking apparatus. The cooking apparatus includes a housing, a container, a steam generating assembly, and a heating plate. The housing has a heating cavity, the container is located inside the heating cavity, the steam generating assembly is used to generate steam into the heating cavity, and the heating plate is used to heat the container.

[0181] like Figure 7 As shown, the control device includes:

[0182] The receiving module 21 is used to receive control input and, based on the control input, enter the first cooking stage;

[0183] Control module 22 controls the operation of the steam generating component during the first cooking stage, so that the cooking equipment operates in steam heating mode;

[0184] The control module 22 is also used to: enter the second cooking stage after the first cooking stage, and heat the container by heating the heating plate, so that the cooking equipment operates in the hot plate heating mode.

[0185] When the steam generating component produces steam, it can heat the container. The heating plate is in contact with the container and can also heat it, giving the cooking equipment both a steam heating mode and a heating plate heating mode. The steam heating mode has the advantage of rapid temperature rise. Therefore, in the initial cooking stage, because water forms steam quickly, the container can be primarily heated by steam. When the steam temperature inside the heating chamber reaches a critical value, for example, 100°C, the container temperature is unlikely to rise further due to the influence of the steam temperature.

[0186] To further heat the container, the cooking equipment can be controlled to enter the second cooking stage, where the container is continuously heated by the heating plate. Since the heating temperature of the heating plate can exceed the critical value of the steam temperature, heat is directly transferred from the heating plate to the container, causing the container temperature to continue to rise.

[0187] In this way, the steam generating component can quickly produce steam, thereby rapidly heating the container and shortening the heating time. Heat is directly transferred to the container via the heating plate, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and enabling the high-temperature cooking function of the cooking equipment. This improves the cooking efficiency and enriches the cooking functions. Through these methods, users save waiting time during the cooking process, enhancing the user experience of the cooking equipment.

[0188] In some embodiments, the control module is optionally further configured to: heat the container via a heating plate during the first cooking stage.

[0189] In the first cooking stage, the container is heated not only by steam but also by a heating plate. The container can heat up quickly under the combined heating of steam and heating plate, which helps to improve the cooking efficiency of the ingredients.

[0190] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly optionally includes a heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W1, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0191] The heating element is used to heat the heating plate. It can heat water to generate steam and also heat the heating plate. The heat source for both steam heating mode and heating plate mode is the heating element, which saves on heating components, simplifies the internal structure of the product, and reduces the production cost of cooking equipment.

[0192] In the first cooking stage, the heating element operates at a high power to quickly generate steam. In the second cooking stage, when steam is not needed or a large amount of steam is not needed, the heating element operates at a lower power. In this way, both the heating efficiency of the container can be guaranteed and heat waste can be avoided.

[0193] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly optionally includes: a first heating element for heating water to generate steam; the cooking device further includes: a second heating element for heating a heating plate; wherein, in the first cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W3, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W4, where W3 ≤ W4.

[0194] When the first heating element is running, the steam generating assembly can generate steam; when the second heating element is running, the heating plate is used to heat the container.

[0195] In both the first and second cooking stages, the second heating element is in operation. The heating power of the second heating element in the first cooking stage is less than or equal to the heating power in the second cooking stage. Therefore, in the first cooking stage, the second heating element is in auxiliary heating mode, which can ensure the heating efficiency of the container and avoid heat waste.

[0196] In some embodiments, the steam generating assembly may optionally include a heating section and a steam generating chamber, the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber being connected together, the heating section being used to heat water to generate steam; the cooking device may further include a water supply assembly, which injects water into the steam generating chamber when the temperature of the heating section reaches a first set value.

[0197] During cooking, water does not need to be added at the beginning of cooking. Instead, water is added when the temperature of the heating element reaches the first set value. When the temperature of the heating element reaches the first set value, the temperature of the heating element is relatively high. At this time, water can be quickly heated into steam, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0198] In some embodiments, the control module is optionally further configured to: control the temperature of the heating element to be greater than or equal to a first set value during the first cooking stage.

[0199] In order to ensure that water can be heated into steam quickly, the heating element needs to be kept at a high temperature. That is, by maintaining the temperature of the heating element above a first set value, the water injected into the steam generation chamber can be heated into steam quickly, thereby increasing the steam generation rate.

[0200] For example, by controlling the heating power of the heating element within a high range, the heating element is kept at a high temperature.

[0201] In some embodiments, optionally, the control module is further configured to: during the first cooking stage, increase the operating power of the steam generating component when the temperature value of the heating element is lower than a first set value.

[0202] In the first cooking stage, as water enters the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the heating element will decrease. If the temperature of the heating element is lower than the first set value, the heating efficiency of the heating element for water will decrease. At this time, the operating power of the steam generating component can be increased to make the temperature of the heating element reach a higher temperature and increase the steam generation rate.

[0203] In some embodiments, the control module is optionally further configured to: control the temperature of the heating element to be lower than a first set value during the second cooking stage.

[0204] In the second cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be lower than the first set value, so that the water supply component will not be triggered to inject water during the second cooking stage, thereby avoiding the temperature inside the heating chamber from being reduced due to water injection and ensuring the heating speed of the container.

[0205] In some embodiments, the control module is optionally further configured to: reduce the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature value of the heating element reaching a first set value during the second cooking stage.

[0206] In the second cooking stage, if water is injected into the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber will be reduced due to the low temperature of the water. Therefore, when the temperature of the heating part reaches the first set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced to ensure that water does not easily enter the steam generating chamber in the second cooking stage.

[0207] In some embodiments, optionally, the control module is further configured to: during the second cooking stage, reduce the operating power of the steam generating component when the temperature value of the heating element reaches a second set value, wherein the second set value is less than the first set value.

[0208] In the second cooking stage, if the temperature of the heating element reaches the second set value, it means that the temperature of the heating plate is close to the first set value. At this time, it is necessary to reduce the operating power of the steam generating component to prevent the temperature of the heating element from reaching the first set value, thereby preventing the water supply component from entering the steam generating chamber.

[0209] If the temperature of the heating element immediately reaches the first set value and then stops operating, the temperature of the heating element may rise to the first set value under the effect of residual heat. Therefore, in order to avoid the above situation, the second set value is used as the critical value. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches the second set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced. At this time, the heating element is less likely to rise to the first set value under the effect of residual heat.

[0210] In some embodiments, optionally, the control module is further configured to: in the first cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element reaches the jump-off temperature T1, control the steam generating component to stop operating; in the second cooking stage, reduce the jump-off temperature of the steam generating component from T1 to T2; and reduce the operating power of the steam generating component based on the temperature of the heating element reaching T2; wherein T1 is greater than a first set value and T2 is less than the first set value.

[0211] In the first cooking stage, as the steam generating component continues to operate, the temperature of the heating element continues to rise. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches T1, the steam generating component stops operating; that is, T1 is the threshold temperature of the steam generating component. At this time, the heating element will rise slightly using residual heat, and then the temperature of the heating plate will begin to drop. When the temperature of the heating plate is below T1, the steam generating component starts operating again. At this time, the temperature of the heating plate will not show an upward trend, but will continue to decrease for a period of time. When the temperature of the heating plate is lower than the first set value, the water supply component stops injecting water into the steam generating chamber. Since the heating plate is in a heating state, the temperature of the heating plate will begin to rise again, gradually reaching the first set value and T1, and the above process is repeated. In this way, the water supply component can intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the presence of a small amount of water in the steam generating chamber helps to increase the steam generation rate, thereby increasing the heating speed of the container.

[0212] In the second cooking stage, the temperature of the steam generating component is reduced to T2, and T2 is less than the first set value. When the temperature of the heating part reaches T2, the steam generating component stops operating, and the temperature of the heating part is not easy to reach the first set value, so as to avoid water entering the steam generating chamber in the second cooking stage.

[0213] A fourth aspect of this application provides a control device 30 for a cooking apparatus, such as... Figure 8 As shown, it includes a memory 31 and a processor 32. The memory 31 stores programs or instructions that can run on the processor 32. When the program or instructions are executed by the processor 32, they implement the steps of the control method provided in any of the above embodiments of this application and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, they will not be described in detail here.

[0214] A fifth aspect of this application provides a readable storage medium having a program or instructions stored thereon, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the steps of the control method provided in any of the above embodiments of this application and can achieve the same technical effect. To avoid repetition, further details are omitted here.

[0215] The methods can be implemented in various ways depending on specific features and / or example applications. For example, these methods can be implemented by a combination of hardware, firmware, and / or software. For instance, in a hardware implementation, the processor can be implemented in one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, electronic devices, other device units for performing the functions described above, and / or combinations thereof.

[0216] A computer-readable storage medium can be a tangible device that holds and stores instructions for use by an instruction execution device. A computer-readable storage medium can be an electronic storage device, a magnetic storage device, an optical storage device, an electromagnetic storage device, a semiconductor storage device, or any suitable combination of the foregoing, but is not limited thereto. A non-exhaustive list of more specific examples of computer-readable storage media includes: portable computer floppy disks, hard disks, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and programmable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), static random access memory (SRAM), portable optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital universal disk (DVD), memory cards, floppy disks, encoding mechanical devices (e.g., punched cards or grooves with raised structures for recording instructions), and any suitable combination of the foregoing. The computer-readable storage medium used herein should not be construed as the transmission of signals themselves, such as radio waves or other freely propagating electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves propagating through waveguides or other transmission media, or electrical signals transmitted through wires.

[0217] In the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this application, the term "plural" refers to two or more objects. 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. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the descriptive process, and are not intended 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 limitations on this application. 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 application can be understood based on the specific circumstances described above.

[0218] In the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this application, 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 this application. In the claims, description, and accompanying drawings of this application, the 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.

[0219] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: Housing, the housing having a heating cavity; The container is located inside the heating chamber; A steam generating assembly is connected to the housing and is used to generate steam into the heating chamber; A heating plate is attached to the container and is used to heat the container.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the container is in contact with the heating plate, which supports the container.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The steam generating assembly includes a heating element for heating the heating plate.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The heating plate is mounted on the steam generating assembly.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The steam generating assembly includes a steam generating chamber, which is connected to the heating chamber, and the heating plate is higher than the bottom wall of the steam generating chamber.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steam generating assembly further includes a heating section, and the steam generating chamber is formed between the side of the heating section and the housing, with the heating plate disposed on the heating section.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The cooking equipment also includes: A water supply assembly is connected to the housing and is used to inject water into the steam generating chamber.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first end of the water supply component is connected to the side wall of the steam generating chamber so that the first end of the water supply component can inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the first end of the water supply component is lower than the heating plate.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooking equipment also includes: A temperature sensor is used to obtain the temperature of the heating element, and the water supply assembly operates according to the detection result of the temperature sensor.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The temperature sensor is connected to the heating element and is located at the bottom of the heating element.

11. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking device includes a housing, a container, a steam generating assembly, and a heating plate. The housing has a heating cavity, the container is located inside the heating cavity, the steam generating assembly is used to generate steam into the heating cavity, and the heating plate is used to heat the container. The control method includes: During the first cooking stage, the steam generating component is controlled to operate so that the cooking equipment operates in steam heating mode; After the first cooking stage, the second cooking stage begins, and the container is heated by the heating plate to enable the cooking equipment to operate in the hot plate heating mode.

12. The control method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the first cooking stage, the container is heated by the heating plate.

13. The control method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The steam generating assembly includes a heating element, which is used to heat the heating plate; In the first cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W1, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the heating element is W2, where W1 > W2.

14. The control method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The steam generating assembly includes: a first heating element for heating water to generate steam; the cooking device further includes: a second heating element for heating the heating plate. In the first cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W3, and in the second cooking stage, the heating power of the second heating element is W4, where W3 ≤ W4.

15. The control method according to any one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that, The steam generating assembly includes a heating section and a steam generating chamber, the steam generating chamber and the heating chamber being connected together, and the heating section being used to heat water to generate steam; The cooking device further includes a water supply component, which injects water into the steam generating chamber when the temperature of the heating section reaches a first set value.

16. The control method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the first cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be greater than or equal to the first set value.

17. The control method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the first cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element is lower than the first set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is increased.

18. The control method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the second cooking stage, the temperature of the heating element is controlled to be lower than the first set value.

19. The control method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the second cooking stage, based on the temperature value of the heating element reaching the first set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced.

20. The control method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the second cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element reaches a second set value, the operating power of the steam generating component is reduced, where the second set value is less than the first set value.

21. The control method according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control method further includes: During the first cooking stage, when the temperature of the heating element reaches the jump temperature T1, the steam generating component is controlled to stop operating. During the second cooking stage, the temperature of the steam generating component is reduced from T1 to T2. Based on the temperature of the heating element reaching T2, the operating power of the steam generating assembly is reduced; Where T1 is greater than the first set value, and T2 is less than the first set value.

22. A control device for a cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The cooking device includes a housing, a container, a steam generating assembly, and a heating plate. The housing has a heating cavity, the container is located inside the heating cavity, the steam generating assembly is used to generate steam into the heating cavity, and the heating plate is used to heat the container. The control device includes: The control module controls the operation of the steam generating component during the first cooking stage, so that the cooking equipment operates in steam heating mode; The control module is also configured to: enter a second cooking stage after the first cooking stage, and heat the container through the heating plate, so that the cooking device operates in the hot plate heating mode.

23. A control device for a cooking appliance, characterized in that, It includes a memory and a processor, the memory storing a program or instructions that can run on the processor, the program or instructions being executed by the processor to implement the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 11 to 21.

24. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a program or instructions thereon, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by a processor, they implement the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 11 to 21.

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