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 steam generation assembly and a water supply assembly, the steam generation assembly is used for generating steam, the steam generation assembly comprises a heating disc, and when the temperature of the heating disc is larger than or equal to a set value M1, the water supply assembly supplies water to the heating disc; the water supply assembly is used for supplying water to the steam generation assembly; the control method of the cooking equipment comprises the steps of controlling the steam generation assembly to operate; acquiring a temperature value of the heating disc; when the temperature value of the heating disc is larger than or equal to a set value Mt, the steam generation assembly is controlled to stop running, Mt is larger than M1, and when the temperature value of the heating disc is smaller than the set value Mt, the steam generation assembly is controlled to run. By means of the mode, the water supply assembly can intermittently inject water into the steam generation cavity, a small amount of water is stored in the steam generation cavity, the steam generation assembly can rapidly evaporate the water, the steam generation speed can be increased, and therefore the food material heating speed is increased.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of cooking equipment 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 steam heating, water needs to be injected into the steam generating component during the cooking process. When there is a lot of water in the steam generating component, the steam generation speed is slower, resulting in a slower heating speed for the food. Therefore, how to improve the steam generation speed has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0004] In view of this, in a first aspect, the present invention proposes a control method for a cooking device, the cooking device comprising: a steam generating component and a water supply component, the steam generating component being used to generate steam, the steam generating component including a heating plate, and the water supply component being used to supply water to the steam generating component when the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value M1; the control method for the cooking device comprising: controlling the operation of the steam generating component; acquiring the temperature value of the heating plate; controlling the steam generating component to stop operating when the temperature value of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value Mt, where Mt > M1, and controlling the steam generating component to operate when the temperature value of the heating plate is less than the set value Mt.

[0005] The steam generating assembly includes a heating plate and can also be provided with a steam generating chamber for water to be injected. The heating plate can heat the water and turn it into steam by raising the temperature, thereby enabling the heating plate to heat the water in the steam generating chamber and generate steam.

[0006] During the cooking process, as the temperature of the heating plate rises, when the temperature of the heating plate reaches M1, the water supply component injects water into the steam generating chamber, rather than injecting water into the steam generating chamber at the beginning of cooking. Therefore, when water is injected into the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the heating plate is higher, which can quickly generate steam and shorten the time to generate steam.

[0007] As the steam generating unit continues to operate, the temperature of the heating plate continues to rise. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches Mt, the steam generating unit stops operating; that is, Mt is the set temperature of the steam generating unit. At this point, the heating plate 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 Mt, the steam generating unit 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 below M1, the water supply unit 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 M1 and Mt, and the above process will repeat. In this way, the water supply unit can intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the steam generating chamber contains a small amount of water. The steam generating unit can quickly evaporate the water, which helps to increase the steam generation rate, thereby increasing the heating speed of the food.

[0008] In addition, the control method for the cooking equipment in the above-described technical solution provided by the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] In some technical solutions, optionally, the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: setting the set value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2.

[0010] Mt is the switching temperature of the heating plate. The switching temperature can be set to Mt1 or Mt2. That is, the switching temperature of the steam generating component can be adjusted according to needs. For example, users can actively adjust the switching temperature of the steam generating component so that the maximum temperature after the heating plate rises is different, thereby meeting the cooking needs of users in different scenarios.

[0011] In some technical solutions, optionally, the step of setting the setting value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2 includes: setting the setting value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2 according to the cooking instruction, wherein the setting value Mt is associated with the cooking instruction.

[0012] Before starting cooking, users can input cooking commands into the cooking device. For example, the cooking command is the set value Mt for the jump temperature of the steam generator. After obtaining the jump temperature, the cooking device controls the steam generator to operate. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches the jump temperature set by the user, the steam generator stops operating, thereby meeting the user's cooking needs for the ingredients.

[0013] In some technical solutions, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: obtaining the target water inlet level of the steam generating component; determining a setpoint Mt based on the target water inlet level, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target water inlet level.

[0014] Cooking equipment can have multiple target water inlet levels. By changing the step temperature of the steam generating component, the residual temperature rise of the heating plate is different, and the time for the heating plate temperature to exceed Mt is also different. In this case, the single water inlet volume of the steam generating component can be changed.

[0015] For example, a cooking appliance may have a first water inlet setting and a second water inlet setting. At the first water inlet setting, the set temperature Mt is higher, resulting in a higher residual heat rise and a longer cooling time. This leads to a longer overall water inlet time, more water intake, and more steam production. At the second water inlet setting, the set temperature Mt is lower, resulting in a lower residual heat rise and a shorter cooling time. This leads to a shorter overall water inlet time, less water intake, and less steam production.

[0016] When cooking, users can select the appropriate water inlet setting according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements.

[0017] In some technical solutions, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: obtaining the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume of the steam generating component; determining a setpoint Mt based on the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume.

[0018] Users can select the target water supply duration for the steam generator. When the set-off temperature is high, the heating plate can use its residual heat to rise to a higher temperature, and the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M1 is longer, thus resulting in a longer water supply duration for the water supply unit. Similarly, when the set-off temperature is low, the temperature of the heating plate after rising using its residual heat is lower, and the temperature of the heating plate drops to M1 quickly, resulting in a shorter water supply duration for the water supply unit.

[0019] Therefore, when it is necessary to increase the target water intake time, the set value Mt needs to be increased; when it is necessary to decrease the target water intake time, the set value Mt needs to be decreased; and when cooking is required, the user can select the corresponding target water intake time according to their needs to meet the user's cooking requirements.

[0020] Furthermore, users can select the target water inlet volume for the steam generator. When the trip temperature is high, the heating plate can utilize its residual heat to rise to a higher temperature, and the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M1 is longer, thus allowing the water supply unit to inject a larger volume of water. Similarly, when the trip temperature is low, the temperature of the heating plate after rising using its residual heat is lower, and the temperature of the heating plate drops to M1 quickly, allowing the water supply unit to inject a smaller volume of water.

[0021] Therefore, when the target water intake needs to be increased, the set value Mt needs to be increased; when the target water intake needs to be decreased, the set value Mt needs to be decreased; and when cooking is required, the user can select the appropriate target water intake according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements.

[0022] Of course, the set value Mt can also be adjusted by combining the target water intake duration and the target water intake volume.

[0023] In some technical solutions, optionally, before obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: obtaining input information, determining the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information, and determining a setpoint Mt based on the target cooking mode, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target cooking mode.

[0024] Different cooking modes may correspond to different setting values ​​Mt. After receiving the cooking mode input by the user, the cooking device determines the setting value Mt associated with the cooking mode and then operates according to the cooking mode, which helps to meet the different cooking needs of the user.

[0025] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated per unit time in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated per unit time in the second cooking mode; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0026] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate reaches a high temperature when it switches off. When the heating plate switches off, it has already reached a high temperature, so the temperature of the heating plate will surge to a high temperature. This keeps the heating plate in a high temperature range for a long time, which can quickly heat water and generate steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode.

[0027] In the second cooking mode, the heating plate's initial temperature is lower, and its upward temperature is also lower. The temperature of the heating plate will quickly drop below the initial temperature, slowing down the rate at which the heating plate heats the water, thereby reducing the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0028] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, the cooking time in the first cooking mode is the first cooking time, the cooking time in the second cooking mode is the second cooking time, and the first cooking time is less than the second cooking time; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0029] The cooking time may vary depending on the cooking mode. For example, the cooking time for fish and vegetables may differ to ensure the texture and flavor of the ingredients.

[0030] When cooking needs are short, the heating plate is set to a higher temperature before it switches off. The heating plate will only switch off when it reaches a higher temperature, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and quickly heat the water to generate steam, thus achieving rapid heating and shortening the cooking time.

[0031] When cooking for a longer period of time, the heating plate can be set to a lower temperature. When the heating plate reaches a lower temperature, it will switch off, resulting in a lower temperature and thus reducing the rate of steam generation. This allows for slow cooking over low heat.

[0032] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode. The cooking device has a cooking cavity. In the first cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t1. In the second cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t2, where t1 < t2. The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2. In the first cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1. In the second cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0033] In different cooking modes, the cooking equipment has different cooking curves. For example, in the first cooking mode, the cooking equipment has a first cooking curve. When the first cooking curve reaches a stable temperature, that is, when the temperature inside the cooking cavity reaches a saturation temperature, the temperature inside the cooking cavity remains within a certain range with small fluctuations. Similarly, in the second cooking mode, the cooking equipment has a second cooking curve. When the second cooking curve reaches a stable temperature, the temperature inside the cooking cavity reaches a saturation temperature.

[0034] In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the temperature inside the cooking cavity to reach saturation temperature is relatively short. To achieve this, the heating plate needs to heat up at a relatively fast rate to quickly generate steam. In this solution, the heating plate is set to have a higher jump-off temperature in the first cooking mode. The heating plate will jump off only when it reaches a higher temperature, so that the heating plate can reach a higher temperature and thus quickly heat the water to generate steam.

[0035] In the second cooking mode, the temperature inside the cooking cavity takes a long time to reach saturation temperature. In this solution, the heating plate is set to have a lower jump temperature in the second cooking mode, and the temperature of the heating plate is lower, thereby reducing the rate of steam generation.

[0036] In some technical solutions, optionally, before obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: obtaining input information, determining the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information; obtaining at least one cooking stage under the target cooking mode, determining a setpoint Mt based on the cooking stage, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the cooking stage.

[0037] A cooking mode may include multiple cooking stages, and the cooking parameters of the cooking equipment are different in different cooking stages.

[0038] After the cooking device obtains the cooking mode input by the user, it first needs to determine whether the cooking mode input by the user includes multiple cooking stages. The temperature of each cooking stage may be different. Therefore, if the cooking mode includes multiple cooking stages, it is necessary to obtain the set value Mt for each cooking stage in order to meet the cooking requirements of different cooking stages.

[0039] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking stage and a second cooking stage; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0040] In a cooking mode that includes multiple cooking stages, the heating plate can be set to have different switching temperatures at different cooking stages. For example, at the beginning of the cooking stage, the heating plate can be set to a higher switching temperature so that it can heat up to a higher temperature and achieve the function of rapid heating. In the subsequent cooking stages, the switching temperature of the heating plate can be reduced to achieve the function of "gentle cooking".

[0041] Users can set the temperature for different cooking stages, which improves the flexibility of the cooking equipment and meets different cooking needs.

[0042] The first cooking stage can be the first stage after cooking begins, the second cooking stage can be the second stage after cooking begins, or the first cooking stage and the second cooking stage can be any two stages in the entire cooking process.

[0043] In some technical solutions, the target cooking mode may optionally include a third cooking stage; the set value Mt may also include a third set value Mt3, where Mt2 > Mt3; in the third cooking stage, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the third set value Mt3.

[0044] The cooking modes are not limited to the first and second cooking stages; they can also have more cooking stages. Users can set the temperature for each cooking stage to further meet their cooking needs.

[0045] For example, after cooking begins, the cooking process sequentially goes through a first cooking stage, a second cooking stage, and a third cooking stage, with the temperature gradually decreasing in each stage. Of course, in other solutions, the temperature for each stage can be adjusted according to the user's selection.

[0046] Other options may include a fourth cooking stage, a fifth cooking stage, etc.

[0047] In some technical solutions, optionally, before the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control method further includes: acquiring a target cooking mode; determining the water supply parameters of the water supply component according to the target cooking mode; wherein the water supply parameters include at least one of the following: single water intake duration, single water intake volume, and total water intake volume.

[0048] The water supply parameters of the water supply component may be different under different cooking modes. For example, different cooking modes correspond to different single water inlet durations. The setting value Mt is related to the single water inlet duration. The larger the setting value Mt is, the longer the single water inlet duration is, and the smaller the setting value Mt is, the shorter the single water inlet duration is.

[0049] Similarly, the amount of water to be added at one time or the total amount of water can be determined according to the cooking mode.

[0050] By adopting the above methods, we can meet the different cooking needs of users and improve their experience of using cooking equipment.

[0051] In some technical solutions, optionally, after the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control method further includes: determining the operating power of the heating plate according to the target cooking mode of the cooking equipment.

[0052] Different cooking modes may correspond to different operating powers of the heating plate. When the heating plate operates at different power, the heating plate heats up at different rates. Therefore, when the heating plate operates at a higher power, the heating plate heats up faster and can quickly heat water into steam. When the heating plate operates at a lower power, the steam generating component generates steam more slowly, which can realize the function of slow cooking and meet the cooking needs of users in different situations.

[0053] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W1, and in the second cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0054] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate operates at a higher power, allowing it to heat up quickly and rapidly convert water into steam. This shorter heating time results in a greater amount of steam generated within the same timeframe, thus producing more steam in the first cooking mode. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate operates at a lower power, heating up more slowly. The steam generating components produce steam at a slower rate, and the heating time is longer, resulting in a smaller amount of steam generated within the same timeframe, thus producing less steam in the second cooking mode.

[0055] Different cooking modes produce different amounts of steam, allowing for cooking over "high heat" or "low heat," which helps meet users' cooking needs.

[0056] In some technical solutions, optionally, when the steam generating component generates steam, the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to M0, and M1 > M0.

[0057] When the steam generating component produces steam, the temperature of the heating plate is M0. As heating continues, the temperature of the heating plate will continue to rise, allowing the temperature of the heating plate to exceed M0.

[0058] When the heating plate reaches temperature Mt, the steam generating assembly stops operating. When the heating plate temperature drops below M1, the water supply assembly stops injecting water into the steam generating chamber. When the heating plate temperature drops below M0, the steam generating assembly stops generating steam. Since the heating plate is in a heating state, its temperature will begin to rise, gradually reaching M0, M1, and Mt, and the above process repeats. This method allows the water supply assembly to intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, maintaining a small amount of water within the chamber, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0059] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode. In the first cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T1. In the second cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T2, where T1 > T2. And / or in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation is T3. In the second cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation is T4, where T3 < T4.

[0060] In the first cooking mode, the water supply time is longer because the heating plate rises to a higher temperature due to residual heat, resulting in a longer time for it to cool down to M1. In the second cooking mode, the water supply time is shorter because the heating plate is at a lower temperature after rising due to residual heat, allowing it to cool down quickly to M1. Because the water supply time is longer in the first cooking mode, the heating plate remains at a higher temperature for an extended period, generating a large amount of steam. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate temperature is relatively lower, resulting in less steam generation.

[0061] When the heating plate temperature is below M0, the steam generating component stops producing steam. When the heating plate temperature reaches M0 again, the steam generating component resumes producing steam. In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M0 and then return to M0 is short, resulting in a relatively high temperature for most of the time, thus quickly boiling the water and generating steam rapidly. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M0 and then return to M0 is longer, resulting in a relatively low temperature for most of the time, thus slowing down the boiling process.

[0062] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T5, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T6, where T5 > T6; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T7, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T8, where T7 < T8.

[0063] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to cool down from its highest temperature to M1, allowing the water in the steam generating chamber to boil quickly. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from its highest temperature to M1 in a shorter time, thus slowing down the boiling process.

[0064] Furthermore, in the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a short time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, resulting in a high temperature for most of the time, thus quickly boiling the water and generating steam rapidly. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, resulting in a lower temperature for most of the time, thus slowing down the steam generation rate.

[0065] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T9, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T10, where T9 > T10; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T11, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T12, where T11 > T12; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T13, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T14, where T13 > T14.

[0066] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a relatively long time to decrease from its highest temperature to Mt, M1, and M0. This results in the heating plate remaining at a high temperature for an extended period, which is beneficial for increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a relatively short time to decrease from its highest temperature to Mt, M1, and M0. This means that the temperature of the heating plate remains lower than the temperatures at each stage of the first cooking mode, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0067] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T15, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T16, where T15 > T16; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T17, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T18, where T17 > T18; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T19, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T20, where T19 > T20.

[0068] In the first cooking mode, the time intervals from Mt to M1, Mt to M0, and M1 to M0 are all relatively long. This results in the heating plate remaining at a higher temperature for an extended period, which helps increase the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the time intervals from Mt to M1, Mt to M0, and M1 to M0 are all relatively short, leading to a decrease in the total amount of steam generated.

[0069] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T21, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T22, where T21 < T22; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T23, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T24, where T23 < T24; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T25, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T26, where T25 < T26.

[0070] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a short time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, M1, and Mt, allowing for rapid heating and thus increasing the speed of steam generation. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to heat up to M0, M1, and Mt, resulting in a slower heating rate and reducing the speed of steam generation.

[0071] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T27, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T28, where T27 > T28.

[0072] In the first cooking mode, the time interval between the steam generator switching off and restarting is longer, keeping the steam generator at a higher temperature for a longer period, thereby increasing the total amount of steam produced. In the second cooking mode, the time interval between the steam generator switching off and restarting is shorter, keeping the steam generator at a higher temperature for a shorter period, thus reducing the total amount of steam produced.

[0073] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T29, and in the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T30, where T29 < T30.

[0074] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from M1 to the lowest temperature in a shorter time, resulting in a shorter cooling phase and reducing the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from M1 to the lowest temperature in a longer time, resulting in a longer cooling phase and extending the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated.

[0075] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T31, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T32, where T31 < T32.

[0076] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from Mt to the lowest temperature in a shorter time, resulting in a shorter cooling phase and reducing the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from Mt to the lowest temperature in a longer time, resulting in a longer cooling phase and extending the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated.

[0077] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T33, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T34, where T33 < T34; and / or in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T35, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T36, where T35 > T36.

[0078] In the first cooking mode, there is a large temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate. Therefore, the heating plate has a high upward temperature, which can quickly heat water to generate steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode.

[0079] In the second cooking mode, there is a small temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate. Therefore, the upward temperature of the heating plate is lower, and the heating plate heats the water more slowly, resulting in a reduction in the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0080] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T37, and in the second cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T38, where T37 > T38.

[0081] In the first cooking mode, during the initial water supply phase, the heating plate temperature can rise to a relatively high level. Therefore, there is a significant difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate during the first water supply phase and the highest temperature during the second water supply phase. The higher temperature rise of the heating plate allows it to quickly heat the water and generate steam, increasing the steam generation rate and thus accelerating the cooking of the food.

[0082] In the second cooking mode, during the first water supply phase, the heating plate temperature rises to a lower level. Therefore, there is a smaller difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate during the first water supply phase and the highest temperature during the second water supply phase. The lower temperature rise of the heating plate results in slower steam generation, enabling a "low heat" cooking function.

[0083] Secondly, the present invention proposes a control device for a cooking device, the cooking device including: a steam generating component and a water supply component, the steam generating component being used to generate steam, the steam generating component including a heating plate, and the water supply component being used to supply water to the steam generating component when the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value M1; the control device for the cooking device includes: a control module for controlling the operation of the steam generating component; an acquisition module for acquiring the temperature value of the heating plate; the control module is also used to: control the steam generating component to stop operating when the temperature value of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value Mt, Mt>M1, and control the steam generating component to operate when the temperature value of the heating plate is less than the set value Mt.

[0084] In some technical solutions, optionally, the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is also used to: set the set value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2.

[0085] In some technical solutions, optionally, the control module is specifically used to: set the heating plate's set value Mt to Mt1 or Mt2 according to the cooking instruction, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the cooking instruction.

[0086] In some technical solutions, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is also used to: obtain the target water inlet level of the steam generating component; and determine a set value Mt based on the target water inlet level, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the target water inlet level.

[0087] In some technical solutions, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is also used to: obtain the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume of the steam generating component; and determine a setpoint Mt based on the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume.

[0088] In some technical solutions, optionally, before obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is also used to: obtain input information, determine the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information, and determine a setpoint Mt based on the target cooking mode, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target cooking mode.

[0089] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated per unit time in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated per unit time in the second cooking mode; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0090] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, the cooking time in the first cooking mode is the first cooking time, the cooking time in the second cooking mode is the second cooking time, and the first cooking time is less than the second cooking time; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0091] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode. The cooking device has a cooking cavity. In the first cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t1. In the second cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t2, where t1 < t2. The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2. In the first cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1. In the second cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0092] In some technical solutions, optionally, before obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is also used to: obtain input information, determine the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information; obtain at least one cooking stage under the target cooking mode, and determine a set value Mt based on the cooking stage, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the cooking stage.

[0093] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking stage and a second cooking stage; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0094] In some technical solutions, the target cooking mode may optionally include a third cooking stage; the set value Mt may also include a third set value Mt3, where Mt2 > Mt3; in the third cooking stage, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the third set value Mt3.

[0095] In some technical solutions, optionally, before the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control module is also used to: acquire the target cooking mode; determine the water supply parameters of the water supply component according to the target cooking mode; wherein the water supply parameters include at least one of the following: single water intake duration, single water intake volume, and total water intake volume.

[0096] In some technical solutions, optionally, after the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control module is also used to: determine the operating power of the heating plate according to the target cooking mode of the cooking equipment.

[0097] In some technical solutions, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W1, and in the second cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0098] In some technical solutions, optionally, when the steam generating component generates steam, the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to M0, and M1 > M0.

[0099] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T1, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T2, where T1 > T2; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation by the steam generating component is T3, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation by the steam generating component is T4, where T3 < T4.

[0100] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T5, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T6, where T5 > T6; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T7, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T8, where T7 < T8.

[0101] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T9, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T10, where T9 > T10; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T11, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T12, where T11 > T12; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T13, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T14, where T13 > T14.

[0102] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T15, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T16, T15 > T16; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T17, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T18, T17 > T18; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T19, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T20, T19 > T20.

[0103] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T21, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T22, where T21 < T22; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T23, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T24, where T23 < T24; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T25, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T26, where T25 < T26.

[0104] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T27, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T28, where T27 > T28.

[0105] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T29, and in the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T30, where T29 < T30.

[0106] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T31, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature is T32, where T31 < T32.

[0107] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T33, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T34, where T33 < T34; and / or in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T35, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T36, where T35 > T36.

[0108] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T37, and in the second cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T38, where T37 > T38.

[0109] Thirdly, the present invention provides a control device for a cooking apparatus, including a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a program or instructions that can run on the processor, and when the program or instructions are executed by the processor, the steps of the control method for the cooking apparatus as described in the first aspect are implemented.

[0110] Fourthly, the present invention provides a readable storage medium having a program or instructions stored thereon, wherein the program or instructions, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the control method for the cooking apparatus as described in the first aspect.

[0111] Fifthly, the present invention provides a cooking apparatus comprising: a steam generating assembly for generating steam, the steam generating assembly including a heating plate; a water supply assembly connected to the steam generating assembly for supplying water to the steam generating assembly; and a controller connected to the steam generating assembly for performing the steps of the control method as described in the first aspect.

[0112] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0113] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0114] Figure 1 A flowchart of a control method for a cooking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0115] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cooking device in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0116] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the temperature switch and part of the push rod assembly in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0117] Figure 4 One of the schematic diagrams of an embodiment of the present invention with the water inlet in a closed state is shown;

[0118] Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram showing the inlet in a closed state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0119] Figure 6 One of the schematic diagrams of the inlet being in the open state in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0120] Figure 7 This is a second schematic diagram showing the inlet in the open state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0121] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0122] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank, water supply pipeline and water pump in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0123] Figure 10 One of the graphs showing the change of temperature M at the monitoring point as a function of time T in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0124] Figure 11 The second graph showing the change of temperature M at the monitoring point with time T in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0125] Figure 12 One of the schematic block diagrams of the control device of the cooking apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0126] Figure 13 A second schematic block diagram of the control device of the cooking apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0127] Figure label:

[0128] 110 Housing, 111 Water inlet, 120 Container, 130 Steam generating assembly, 131 Heating plate, 132 Steam generating chamber, 133 Temperature regulating device, 140 Water supply assembly, 141 Temperature switch, 142 Water supply pipeline, 143 Water pump, 145 First pipeline, 146 Second pipeline, 147 Push rod assembly, 148 Elastic element, 150 Water tank, 160 Controller. Detailed Implementation

[0129] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

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

[0131] The following reference Figures 1 to 13 This invention describes a cooking apparatus, a control method for the cooking apparatus, a control device for the cooking apparatus, and a readable storage medium provided according to some embodiments of the invention.

[0132] In some embodiments of the present invention, a control method for a cooking device is proposed. The cooking device includes a steam generating component and a water supply component. The steam generating component is used to generate steam and includes a heating plate. When the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value M1, the water supply component is used to supply water to the steam generating component.

[0133] like Figure 1 As shown, the control methods for the cooking equipment include:

[0134] Step 102: Control the operation of the steam generation assembly;

[0135] Step 104: Obtain the temperature value of the heating plate;

[0136] Step 106: When the temperature value of the heating plate is greater than or equal to the set value Mt, control the steam generating component to stop operating; when Mt>M1, control the steam generating component to operate.

[0137] The steam generating assembly includes a heating plate and can also be provided with a steam generating chamber for water to be injected. The heating plate can heat the water and turn it into steam by raising the temperature, thereby enabling the heating plate to heat the water in the steam generating chamber and generate steam.

[0138] During the cooking process, as the temperature of the heating plate rises, when the temperature of the heating plate reaches M1, the water supply component injects water into the steam generating chamber, rather than injecting water into the steam generating chamber at the beginning of cooking. Therefore, when water is injected into the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the heating plate is higher, which can quickly generate steam and shorten the time to generate steam.

[0139] like Figure 10 As shown, as the steam generating component continues to operate, the temperature of the heating plate continues to rise. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches Mt, the steam generating component stops operating; that is, Mt is the threshold temperature of the steam generating component. At this point, the heating plate 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 lower than Mt, 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 M1, 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 M1 and Mt, and the above process will repeat. In this way, the water supply component can intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the steam generating chamber contains a small amount of water. The steam generating component can quickly evaporate the water, which helps to increase the steam generation rate, thereby increasing the heating speed of the food.

[0140] In some embodiments, optionally, the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: setting the set value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2.

[0141] Mt is the switching temperature of the heating plate. The switching temperature can be set to Mt1 or Mt2. That is, the switching temperature of the steam generating component can be adjusted according to needs. For example, users can actively adjust the switching temperature of the steam generating component so that the maximum temperature after the heating plate rises is different, thereby meeting the cooking needs of users in different scenarios.

[0142] In some embodiments, the step of setting the setting value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2 may include: setting the setting value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2 according to the cooking instruction, wherein the setting value Mt is associated with the cooking instruction.

[0143] Before starting cooking, users can input cooking commands into the cooking device. For example, the cooking command is the set value Mt for the jump temperature of the steam generator. After obtaining the jump temperature, the cooking device controls the steam generator to operate. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches the jump temperature set by the user, the steam generator stops operating, thereby meeting the user's cooking needs for the ingredients.

[0144] In some embodiments, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the method further includes: obtaining the target water inlet level of the steam generating component; and determining a set value Mt based on the target water inlet level, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the target water inlet level.

[0145] Cooking equipment can have multiple target water inlet levels. By changing the step temperature of the steam generating component, the residual temperature rise of the heating plate is different, and the time for the heating plate temperature to exceed Mt is also different. In this case, the single water inlet volume of the steam generating component can be changed.

[0146] For example, a cooking appliance may have a first water inlet setting and a second water inlet setting. At the first water inlet setting, the set temperature Mt is higher, resulting in a higher residual heat rise and a longer cooling time. This leads to a longer overall water inlet time, more water intake, and more steam production. At the second water inlet setting, the set temperature Mt is lower, resulting in a lower residual heat rise and a shorter cooling time. This leads to a shorter overall water inlet time, less water intake, and less steam production.

[0147] When cooking, users can select the appropriate water inlet setting according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements.

[0148] During cooking, if a command to increase the target water intake is received, the set value Mt can be increased, thereby increasing the steam output level, increasing the duration of each water intake cycle, resulting in a higher residual temperature rise, a longer cooling time, and ultimately, a longer overall water intake time, more water intake, and more steam production. Conversely, if a command to decrease the target water intake is received, the set value Mt can be decreased, thereby decreasing the steam output level, resulting in a lower residual temperature rise, a shorter cooling time, and ultimately, a shorter overall water intake time, less water intake, and less steam production.

[0149] like Figure 11 As shown, for example, the cooking device has a low steam level, a medium steam level, and a high steam level. The trip temperature for the low steam level is set to Mt3, the trip temperature for the medium steam level is set to Mt2, and the trip temperature for the high steam level is set to Mt1.

[0150] When cooking, users can select the appropriate steam level according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements in different scenarios.

[0151] In some embodiments, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the method further includes: obtaining the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume of the steam generating component; and determining a setpoint Mt based on the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume.

[0152] Users can select the target water supply duration for the steam generator. When the set-off temperature is high, the heating plate can use its residual heat to rise to a higher temperature, and the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M1 is longer, thus resulting in a longer water supply duration for the water supply unit. Similarly, when the set-off temperature is low, the temperature of the heating plate after rising using its residual heat is lower, and the temperature of the heating plate drops to M1 quickly, resulting in a shorter water supply duration for the water supply unit.

[0153] Therefore, when it is necessary to increase the target water intake time, the set value Mt needs to be increased; when it is necessary to decrease the target water intake time, the set value Mt needs to be decreased; and when cooking is required, the user can select the corresponding target water intake time according to their needs to meet the user's cooking requirements.

[0154] Furthermore, users can select the target water inlet volume for the steam generator. When the trip temperature is high, the heating plate can utilize its residual heat to rise to a higher temperature, and the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M1 is longer, thus allowing the water supply unit to inject a larger volume of water. Similarly, when the trip temperature is low, the temperature of the heating plate after rising using its residual heat is lower, and the temperature of the heating plate drops to M1 quickly, allowing the water supply unit to inject a smaller volume of water.

[0155] Therefore, when the target water intake needs to be increased, the set value Mt needs to be increased; when the target water intake needs to be decreased, the set value Mt needs to be decreased; and when cooking is required, the user can select the appropriate target water intake according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements.

[0156] Of course, the set value Mt can also be adjusted by combining the target water intake duration and the target water intake volume.

[0157] In some embodiments, optionally, before obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the method further includes: obtaining input information, determining a target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information, and determining a setpoint Mt based on the target cooking mode, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target cooking mode.

[0158] Different cooking modes may correspond to different setting values ​​Mt. After receiving the cooking mode input by the user, the cooking device determines the setting value Mt associated with the cooking mode and then operates according to the cooking mode, which helps to meet the different cooking needs of the user.

[0159] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated per unit time in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated per unit time in the second cooking mode; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, wherein Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0160] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate reaches a high temperature when it switches off. When the heating plate switches off, it has already reached a high temperature, so the temperature of the heating plate will surge to a high temperature. This keeps the heating plate in a high temperature range for a long time, which can quickly heat water and generate steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode.

[0161] In the second cooking mode, the heating plate's initial temperature is lower, and its upward temperature is also lower. The temperature of the heating plate will quickly drop below the initial temperature, slowing down the rate at which the heating plate heats the water, thereby reducing the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0162] In some embodiments, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the cooking time in the first cooking mode is the first cooking time, the cooking time in the second cooking mode is the second cooking time, and the first cooking time is less than the second cooking time; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0163] The cooking time may vary depending on the cooking mode. For example, the cooking time for fish and vegetables may differ to ensure the texture and flavor of the ingredients.

[0164] When cooking needs are short, the heating plate is set to a higher temperature before it switches off. The heating plate will only switch off when it reaches a higher temperature, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and quickly heat the water to generate steam, thus achieving rapid heating and shortening the cooking time.

[0165] When cooking for a longer period of time, the heating plate can be set to a lower temperature. When the heating plate reaches a lower temperature, it will switch off, resulting in a lower temperature and thus reducing the rate of steam generation. This allows for slow cooking over low heat.

[0166] In some embodiments, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode. The cooking device has a cooking cavity. In the first cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t1. In the second cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t2, where t1 < t2. The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2. In the first cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1. In the second cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0167] In different cooking modes, the cooking equipment has different cooking curves. For example, in the first cooking mode, the cooking equipment has a first cooking curve. When the first cooking curve reaches a stable temperature, that is, when the temperature inside the cooking cavity reaches a saturation temperature, the temperature inside the cooking cavity remains within a certain range with small fluctuations. Similarly, in the second cooking mode, the cooking equipment has a second cooking curve. When the second cooking curve reaches a stable temperature, the temperature inside the cooking cavity reaches a saturation temperature.

[0168] In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the temperature inside the cooking cavity to reach saturation temperature is relatively short. To achieve this, the heating plate needs to heat up at a relatively fast rate to quickly generate steam. In this solution, the heating plate is set to have a higher jump-off temperature in the first cooking mode. The heating plate will jump off only when it reaches a higher temperature, so that the heating plate can reach a higher temperature and thus quickly heat the water to generate steam.

[0169] In the second cooking mode, the temperature inside the cooking cavity takes a long time to reach saturation temperature. In this solution, the heating plate is set to have a lower jump temperature in the second cooking mode, and the temperature of the heating plate is lower, thereby reducing the rate of steam generation.

[0170] In some embodiments, optionally, before obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the method further includes: obtaining input information, determining a target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information; obtaining at least one cooking stage under the target cooking mode, and determining a set value Mt based on the cooking stage, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the cooking stage.

[0171] A cooking mode may include multiple cooking stages, and the cooking parameters of the cooking equipment are different in different cooking stages.

[0172] After the cooking device obtains the cooking mode input by the user, it first needs to determine whether the cooking mode input by the user includes multiple cooking stages. The temperature of each cooking stage may be different. Therefore, if the cooking mode includes multiple cooking stages, it is necessary to obtain the set value Mt for each cooking stage in order to meet the cooking requirements of different cooking stages.

[0173] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a first cooking stage and a second cooking stage; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0174] In a cooking mode that includes multiple cooking stages, the heating plate can be set to have different switching temperatures at different cooking stages. For example, at the beginning of the cooking stage, the heating plate can be set to a higher switching temperature so that it can heat up to a higher temperature and achieve the function of rapid heating. In the subsequent cooking stages, the switching temperature of the heating plate can be reduced to achieve the function of "gentle cooking".

[0175] Users can set the temperature for different cooking stages, which improves the flexibility of the cooking equipment and meets different cooking needs.

[0176] The first cooking stage can be the first stage after cooking begins, the second cooking stage can be the second stage after cooking begins, or the first cooking stage and the second cooking stage can be any two stages in the entire cooking process.

[0177] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a third cooking stage; the set value Mt may also include a third set value Mt3, where Mt2 > Mt3; in the third cooking stage, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the third set value Mt3.

[0178] The cooking modes are not limited to the first and second cooking stages; they can also have more cooking stages. Users can set the temperature for each cooking stage to further meet their cooking needs.

[0179] For example, after cooking begins, the cooking process sequentially goes through a first cooking stage, a second cooking stage, and a third cooking stage, with the temperature gradually decreasing in each stage. Of course, in other solutions, the temperature for each stage can be adjusted according to the user's selection.

[0180] Other options may include a fourth cooking stage, a fifth cooking stage, etc.

[0181] In some embodiments, optionally, before the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control method further includes: acquiring a target cooking mode; determining the water supply parameters of the water supply component according to the target cooking mode; wherein the water supply parameters include at least one of the following: single water intake duration, single water intake volume, and total water intake volume.

[0182] The water supply parameters of the water supply component may be different under different cooking modes. For example, different cooking modes correspond to different single water inlet durations. The setting value Mt is related to the single water inlet duration. The larger the setting value Mt is, the longer the single water inlet duration is, and the smaller the setting value Mt is, the shorter the single water inlet duration is.

[0183] Similarly, the amount of water to be added at one time or the total amount of water can be determined according to the cooking mode.

[0184] By adopting the above methods, we can meet the different cooking needs of users and improve their experience of using cooking equipment.

[0185] In some embodiments, optionally, after the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control method further includes: determining the operating power of the heating plate according to the target cooking mode of the cooking equipment.

[0186] Different cooking modes may correspond to different operating powers of the heating plate. When the heating plate operates at different power, the heating plate heats up at different rates. Therefore, when the heating plate operates at a higher power, the heating plate heats up faster and can quickly heat water into steam. When the heating plate operates at a lower power, the steam generating component generates steam more slowly, which can realize the function of slow cooking and meet the cooking needs of users in different situations.

[0187] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W1, and in the second cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0188] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate operates at a higher power, allowing it to heat up quickly and rapidly convert water into steam. This shorter heating time results in a greater amount of steam generated within the same timeframe, thus producing more steam in the first cooking mode. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate operates at a lower power, heating up more slowly. The steam generating components produce steam at a slower rate, and the heating time is longer, resulting in a smaller amount of steam generated within the same timeframe, thus producing less steam in the second cooking mode.

[0189] Different cooking modes produce different amounts of steam, allowing for cooking over "high heat" or "low heat," which helps meet users' cooking needs.

[0190] In some embodiments, optionally, when the steam generating component generates steam, the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to M0, and M1 > M0.

[0191] When the steam generating component produces steam, the temperature of the heating plate is M0. As heating continues, the temperature of the heating plate will continue to rise, allowing the temperature of the heating plate to exceed M0.

[0192] When the heating plate reaches temperature Mt, the steam generating assembly stops operating. When the heating plate temperature drops below M1, the water supply assembly stops injecting water into the steam generating chamber. When the heating plate temperature drops below M0, the steam generating assembly stops generating steam. Since the heating plate is in a heating state, its temperature will begin to rise, gradually reaching M0, M1, and Mt, and the above process repeats. This method allows the water supply assembly to intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, maintaining a small amount of water within the chamber, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0193] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T1, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T2, T1 > T2; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation by the steam generating component is T3, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation by the steam generating component is T4, T3 < T4.

[0194] In the first cooking mode, the water supply time is longer because the heating plate rises to a higher temperature due to residual heat, resulting in a longer time for it to cool down to M1. In the second cooking mode, the water supply time is shorter because the heating plate is at a lower temperature after rising due to residual heat, allowing it to cool down quickly to M1. Because the water supply time is longer in the first cooking mode, the heating plate remains at a higher temperature for an extended period, generating a large amount of steam. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate temperature is relatively lower, resulting in less steam generation.

[0195] When the heating plate temperature is below M0, the steam generating component stops producing steam. When the heating plate temperature reaches M0 again, the steam generating component resumes producing steam. In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M0 and then return to M0 is short, resulting in a relatively high temperature for most of the time, thus quickly boiling the water and generating steam rapidly. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M0 and then return to M0 is longer, resulting in a relatively low temperature for most of the time, thus slowing down the boiling process.

[0196] Optionally, in some embodiments, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T5, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T6, where T5 > T6; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to the set value M0 is T7, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to the set value M0 is T8, where T7 < T8.

[0197] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to cool down from its highest temperature to M1, allowing the water in the steam generating chamber to boil quickly. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from its highest temperature to M1 in a shorter time, thus slowing down the boiling process.

[0198] Furthermore, in the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a short time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, resulting in a high temperature for most of the time, thus quickly boiling the water and generating steam rapidly. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, resulting in a lower temperature for most of the time, thus slowing down the steam generation rate.

[0199] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T9, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T10, T9 > T10; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T11, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T12, T11 > T12; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T13, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T14, T13 > T14.

[0200] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a relatively long time to decrease from its highest temperature to Mt, M1, and M0. This results in the heating plate remaining at a high temperature for an extended period, which is beneficial for increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a relatively short time to decrease from its highest temperature to Mt, M1, and M0. This means that the temperature of the heating plate remains lower than the temperatures at each stage of the first cooking mode, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0201] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T15, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T16, T15 > T16; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T17, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T18, T17 > T18; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T19, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T20, T19 > T20.

[0202] In the first cooking mode, the time intervals from Mt to M1, Mt to M0, and M1 to M0 are all relatively long. This results in the heating plate remaining at a higher temperature for an extended period, which helps increase the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the time intervals from Mt to M1, Mt to M0, and M1 to M0 are all relatively short, leading to a decrease in the total amount of steam generated.

[0203] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T21, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T22, T21 < T22; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T23, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T24, T23 < T24; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T25, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T26, T25 < T26.

[0204] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a short time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, M1, and Mt, allowing for rapid heating and thus increasing the speed of steam generation. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to heat up to M0, M1, and Mt, resulting in a slower heating rate and reducing the speed of steam generation.

[0205] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T27, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T28, where T27 > T28.

[0206] In the first cooking mode, the time interval between the steam generator switching off and restarting is longer, keeping the steam generator at a higher temperature for a longer period, thereby increasing the total amount of steam produced. In the second cooking mode, the time interval between the steam generator switching off and restarting is shorter, keeping the steam generator at a higher temperature for a shorter period, thus reducing the total amount of steam produced.

[0207] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T29, and in the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T30, where T29 < T30.

[0208] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from M1 to the lowest temperature in a shorter time, resulting in a shorter cooling phase and reducing the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from M1 to the lowest temperature in a longer time, resulting in a longer cooling phase and extending the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated.

[0209] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T31, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T32, where T31 < T32.

[0210] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from Mt to the lowest temperature in a shorter time, resulting in a shorter cooling phase and reducing the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from Mt to the lowest temperature in a longer time, resulting in a longer cooling phase and extending the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated.

[0211] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T33, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T34, where T33 < T34; and / or in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T35, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T36, where T35 > T36.

[0212] In the first cooking mode, there is a large temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate. Therefore, the heating plate has a high upward temperature, which can quickly heat water to generate steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode.

[0213] In the second cooking mode, there is a small temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate. Therefore, the upward temperature of the heating plate is lower, and the heating plate heats the water more slowly, resulting in a reduction in the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0214] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T37, and in the second cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T38, where T37 > T38.

[0215] In the first cooking mode, during the initial water supply phase, the heating plate temperature can rise to a relatively high level. Therefore, there is a significant difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate during the first water supply phase and the highest temperature during the second water supply phase. The higher temperature rise of the heating plate allows it to quickly heat the water and generate steam, increasing the steam generation rate and thus accelerating the cooking of the food.

[0216] In the second cooking mode, during the first water supply phase, the heating plate temperature rises to a lower level. Therefore, there is a smaller difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate during the first water supply phase and the highest temperature during the second water supply phase. The lower temperature rise of the heating plate results in slower steam generation, enabling a "low heat" cooking function.

[0217] In some embodiments of the present invention, a control device 200 for a cooking device is provided, wherein the cooking device includes a steam generating component and a water supply component, the steam generating component is used to generate steam, the steam generating component includes a heating plate, and the water supply component is used to supply water to the steam generating component when the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value M1.

[0218] like Figure 12 As shown, the control device 200 of the cooking equipment includes:

[0219] Control module 210 is used to control the operation of the steam generating assembly;

[0220] The acquisition module 220 is used to acquire the temperature value of the heating plate;

[0221] The control module 210 is also used to: control the steam generating component to stop operating when the temperature value of the heating plate is greater than or equal to the set value Mt, where Mt>M1; and control the steam generating component to operate when the temperature value of the heating plate is less than the set value Mt.

[0222] During the cooking process, as the temperature of the heating plate rises, when the temperature of the heating plate reaches M1, the water supply component injects water into the steam generating chamber, rather than injecting water into the steam generating chamber at the beginning of cooking. Therefore, when water is injected into the steam generating chamber, the temperature of the heating plate is higher, which can quickly generate steam and shorten the time to generate steam.

[0223] As the steam generating unit continues to operate, the temperature of the heating plate continues to rise. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches Mt, the steam generating unit stops operating; that is, Mt is the set temperature of the steam generating unit. At this point, the heating plate 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 Mt, the steam generating unit 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 below M1, the water supply unit 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 M1 and Mt, and the above process will repeat. In this way, the water supply unit can intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, and the steam generating chamber contains a small amount of water. The steam generating unit can quickly evaporate the water, which helps to increase the steam generation rate, thereby increasing the heating speed of the food.

[0224] In some embodiments, optionally, the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is further configured to: set the set value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2.

[0225] Mt is the switching temperature of the heating plate. The switching temperature can be set to Mt1 or Mt2. That is, the switching temperature of the steam generating component can be adjusted according to needs. For example, users can actively adjust the switching temperature of the steam generating component so that the maximum temperature after the heating plate rises is different, thereby meeting the cooking needs of users in different scenarios.

[0226] In some embodiments, optionally, the control module is specifically configured to: set the setting value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2 according to the cooking instruction, wherein the setting value Mt is associated with the cooking instruction.

[0227] Before starting cooking, users can input cooking commands into the cooking device. For example, the cooking command is the set value Mt for the jump temperature of the steam generator. After obtaining the jump temperature, the cooking device controls the steam generator to operate. When the temperature of the heating plate reaches the jump temperature set by the user, the steam generator stops operating, thereby meeting the user's cooking needs for the ingredients.

[0228] In some embodiments, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is further configured to: obtain the target water inlet level of the steam generating component; and determine a set value Mt based on the target water inlet level, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the target water inlet level.

[0229] Cooking equipment can have multiple target water inlet levels. By changing the step temperature of the steam generating component, the residual temperature rise of the heating plate is different, and the time for the heating plate temperature to exceed Mt is also different. In this case, the single water inlet volume of the steam generating component can be changed.

[0230] For example, a cooking appliance may have a first water inlet setting and a second water inlet setting. At the first water inlet setting, the set temperature Mt is higher, resulting in a higher residual heat rise and a longer cooling time. This leads to a longer overall water inlet time, more water intake, and more steam production. At the second water inlet setting, the set temperature Mt is lower, resulting in a lower residual heat rise and a shorter cooling time. This leads to a shorter overall water inlet time, less water intake, and less steam production.

[0231] When cooking, users can select the appropriate water inlet setting according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements.

[0232] During cooking, if a command to increase the target water intake is received, the set value Mt can be increased, thereby increasing the steam output level, increasing the duration of each water intake cycle, resulting in a higher residual temperature rise, a longer cooling time, and ultimately, a longer overall water intake time, more water intake, and more steam production. Conversely, if a command to decrease the target water intake is received, the set value Mt can be decreased, thereby decreasing the steam output level, resulting in a lower residual temperature rise, a shorter cooling time, and ultimately, a shorter overall water intake time, less water intake, and less steam production.

[0233] In some embodiments, optionally, before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is further configured to: obtain the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume of the steam generating component; and determine a setpoint Mt based on the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume.

[0234] Users can select the target water supply duration for the steam generator. When the set-off temperature is high, the heating plate can use its residual heat to rise to a higher temperature, and the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M1 is longer, thus resulting in a longer water supply duration for the water supply unit. Similarly, when the set-off temperature is low, the temperature of the heating plate after rising using its residual heat is lower, and the temperature of the heating plate drops to M1 quickly, resulting in a shorter water supply duration for the water supply unit.

[0235] Therefore, when it is necessary to increase the target water intake time, the set value Mt needs to be increased; when it is necessary to decrease the target water intake time, the set value Mt needs to be decreased; and when cooking is required, the user can select the corresponding target water intake time according to their needs to meet the user's cooking requirements.

[0236] Furthermore, users can select the target water inlet volume for the steam generator. When the trip temperature is high, the heating plate can utilize its residual heat to rise to a higher temperature, and the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M1 is longer, thus allowing the water supply unit to inject a larger volume of water. Similarly, when the trip temperature is low, the temperature of the heating plate after rising using its residual heat is lower, and the temperature of the heating plate drops to M1 quickly, allowing the water supply unit to inject a smaller volume of water.

[0237] Therefore, when the target water intake needs to be increased, the set value Mt needs to be increased; when the target water intake needs to be decreased, the set value Mt needs to be decreased; and when cooking is required, the user can select the appropriate target water intake according to their needs to meet their cooking requirements.

[0238] Of course, the set value Mt can also be adjusted by combining the target water intake duration and the target water intake volume.

[0239] In some embodiments, optionally, before acquiring the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is further configured to: acquire input information, determine the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information, and determine a setpoint Mt based on the target cooking mode, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the target cooking mode.

[0240] Different cooking modes may correspond to different setting values ​​Mt. After receiving the cooking mode input by the user, the cooking device determines the setting value Mt associated with the cooking mode and then operates according to the cooking mode, which helps to meet the different cooking needs of the user.

[0241] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated per unit time in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated per unit time in the second cooking mode; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, wherein Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0242] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate reaches a high temperature when it switches off. When the heating plate switches off, it has already reached a high temperature, so the temperature of the heating plate will surge to a high temperature. This keeps the heating plate in a high temperature range for a long time, which can quickly heat water and generate steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode.

[0243] In the second cooking mode, the heating plate's initial temperature is lower, and its upward temperature is also lower. The temperature of the heating plate will quickly drop below the initial temperature, slowing down the rate at which the heating plate heats the water, thereby reducing the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0244] In some embodiments, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the cooking time in the first cooking mode is the first cooking time, the cooking time in the second cooking mode is the second cooking time, and the first cooking time is less than the second cooking time; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0245] The cooking time may vary depending on the cooking mode. For example, the cooking time for fish and vegetables may differ to ensure the texture and flavor of the ingredients.

[0246] When cooking needs are short, the heating plate is set to a higher temperature before it switches off. The heating plate will only switch off when it reaches a higher temperature, allowing it to reach a higher temperature and quickly heat the water to generate steam, thus achieving rapid heating and shortening the cooking time.

[0247] When cooking for a longer period of time, the heating plate can be set to a lower temperature. When the heating plate reaches a lower temperature, it will switch off, resulting in a lower temperature and thus reducing the rate of steam generation. This allows for slow cooking over low heat.

[0248] In some embodiments, optionally, the target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode. The cooking device has a cooking cavity. In the first cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t1. In the second cooking mode, the time for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t2, where t1 < t2. The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2. In the first cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1. In the second cooking mode, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0249] In different cooking modes, the cooking equipment has different cooking curves. For example, in the first cooking mode, the cooking equipment has a first cooking curve. When the first cooking curve reaches a stable temperature, that is, when the temperature inside the cooking cavity reaches a saturation temperature, the temperature inside the cooking cavity remains within a certain range with small fluctuations. Similarly, in the second cooking mode, the cooking equipment has a second cooking curve. When the second cooking curve reaches a stable temperature, the temperature inside the cooking cavity reaches a saturation temperature.

[0250] In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the temperature inside the cooking cavity to reach saturation temperature is relatively short. To achieve this, the heating plate needs to heat up at a relatively fast rate to quickly generate steam. In this solution, the heating plate is set to have a higher jump-off temperature in the first cooking mode. The heating plate will jump off only when it reaches a higher temperature, so that the heating plate can reach a higher temperature and thus quickly heat the water to generate steam.

[0251] In the second cooking mode, the temperature inside the cooking cavity takes a long time to reach saturation temperature. In this solution, the heating plate is set to have a lower jump temperature in the second cooking mode, and the temperature of the heating plate is lower, thereby reducing the rate of steam generation.

[0252] In some embodiments, optionally, before acquiring the temperature value of the heating plate, the control module is further configured to: acquire input information, determine the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information; acquire at least one cooking stage under the target cooking mode, and determine a setpoint Mt based on the cooking stage, wherein the setpoint Mt is associated with the cooking stage.

[0253] A cooking mode may include multiple cooking stages, and the cooking parameters of the cooking equipment are different in different cooking stages.

[0254] After the cooking device obtains the cooking mode input by the user, it first needs to determine whether the cooking mode input by the user includes multiple cooking stages. The temperature of each cooking stage may be different. Therefore, if the cooking mode includes multiple cooking stages, it is necessary to obtain the set value Mt for each cooking stage in order to meet the cooking requirements of different cooking stages.

[0255] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a first cooking stage and a second cooking stage; the set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; in the first cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

[0256] In a cooking mode that includes multiple cooking stages, the heating plate can be set to have different switching temperatures at different cooking stages. For example, at the beginning of the cooking stage, the heating plate can be set to a higher switching temperature so that it can heat up to a higher temperature and achieve the function of rapid heating. In the subsequent cooking stages, the switching temperature of the heating plate can be reduced to achieve the function of "gentle cooking".

[0257] Users can set the temperature for different cooking stages, which improves the flexibility of the cooking equipment and meets different cooking needs.

[0258] The first cooking stage can be the first stage after cooking begins, the second cooking stage can be the second stage after cooking begins, or the first cooking stage and the second cooking stage can be any two stages in the entire cooking process.

[0259] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a third cooking stage; the set value Mt may also include a third set value Mt3, where Mt2 > Mt3; in the third cooking stage, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the third set value Mt3.

[0260] The cooking modes are not limited to the first and second cooking stages; they can also have more cooking stages. Users can set the temperature for each cooking stage to further meet their cooking needs.

[0261] For example, after cooking begins, the cooking process sequentially goes through a first cooking stage, a second cooking stage, and a third cooking stage, with the temperature gradually decreasing in each stage. Of course, in other solutions, the temperature for each stage can be adjusted according to the user's selection.

[0262] In some embodiments, optionally, before the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control module is further configured to: acquire a target cooking mode; determine the water supply parameters of the water supply component according to the target cooking mode; wherein the water supply parameters include at least one of the following: single water intake duration, single water intake volume, and total water intake volume.

[0263] The water supply parameters of the water supply component may be different under different cooking modes. For example, different cooking modes correspond to different single water inlet durations. The setting value Mt is related to the single water inlet duration. The larger the setting value Mt is, the longer the single water inlet duration is, and the smaller the setting value Mt is, the shorter the single water inlet duration is.

[0264] Similarly, the amount of water to be added at one time or the total amount of water can be determined according to the cooking mode.

[0265] By adopting the above methods, we can meet the different cooking needs of users and improve their experience of using cooking equipment.

[0266] In some embodiments, optionally, after the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating component, the control module is further configured to: determine the operating power of the heating plate according to the target cooking mode of the cooking equipment.

[0267] Different cooking modes may correspond to different operating powers of the heating plate. When the heating plate operates at different power, the heating plate heats up at different rates. Therefore, when the heating plate operates at a higher power, the heating plate heats up faster and can quickly heat water into steam. When the heating plate operates at a lower power, the steam generating component generates steam more slowly, which can realize the function of slow cooking and meet the cooking needs of users in different situations.

[0268] In some embodiments, the target cooking mode may optionally include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W1, and in the second cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W2, where W1 > W2.

[0269] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate operates at a higher power, allowing it to heat up quickly and rapidly convert water into steam. This shorter heating time results in a greater amount of steam generated within the same timeframe, thus producing more steam in the first cooking mode. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate operates at a lower power, heating up more slowly. The steam generating components produce steam at a slower rate, and the heating time is longer, resulting in a smaller amount of steam generated within the same timeframe, thus producing less steam in the second cooking mode.

[0270] Different cooking modes produce different amounts of steam, allowing for cooking over "high heat" or "low heat," which helps meet users' cooking needs.

[0271] In some embodiments, optionally, when the steam generating component generates steam, the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to M0, and M1 > M0.

[0272] When the steam generating component produces steam, the temperature of the heating plate is M0. As heating continues, the temperature of the heating plate will continue to rise, allowing the temperature of the heating plate to exceed M0.

[0273] When the heating plate reaches temperature Mt, the steam generating assembly stops operating. When the heating plate temperature drops below M1, the water supply assembly stops injecting water into the steam generating chamber. When the heating plate temperature drops below M0, the steam generating assembly stops generating steam. Since the heating plate is in a heating state, its temperature will begin to rise, gradually reaching M0, M1, and Mt, and the above process repeats. This method allows the water supply assembly to intermittently inject water into the steam generating chamber, maintaining a small amount of water within the chamber, which helps to increase the steam generation rate.

[0274] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T1, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply by the water supply component is T2, T1 > T2; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation by the steam generating component is T3, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the stop of steam generation by the steam generating component to the resumption of steam generation by the steam generating component is T4, T3 < T4.

[0275] In the first cooking mode, the water supply time is longer because the heating plate rises to a higher temperature due to residual heat, resulting in a longer time for it to cool down to M1. In the second cooking mode, the water supply time is shorter because the heating plate is at a lower temperature after rising due to residual heat, allowing it to cool down quickly to M1. Because the water supply time is longer in the first cooking mode, the heating plate remains at a higher temperature for an extended period, generating a large amount of steam. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate temperature is relatively lower, resulting in less steam generation.

[0276] When the heating plate temperature is below M0, the steam generating component stops producing steam. When the heating plate temperature reaches M0 again, the steam generating component resumes producing steam. In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M0 and then return to M0 is short, resulting in a relatively high temperature for most of the time, thus quickly boiling the water and generating steam rapidly. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate temperature to drop to M0 and then return to M0 is longer, resulting in a relatively low temperature for most of the time, thus slowing down the boiling process.

[0277] Optionally, in some embodiments, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T5, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T6, where T5 > T6; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to the set value M0 is T7, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to the set value M0 is T8, where T7 < T8.

[0278] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to cool down from its highest temperature to M1, allowing the water in the steam generating chamber to boil quickly. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from its highest temperature to M1 in a shorter time, thus slowing down the boiling process.

[0279] Furthermore, in the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a short time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, resulting in a high temperature for most of the time, thus quickly boiling the water and generating steam rapidly. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, resulting in a lower temperature for most of the time, thus slowing down the steam generation rate.

[0280] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T9, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T10, T9 > T10; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T11, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T12, T11 > T12; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T13, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T14, T13 > T14.

[0281] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a relatively long time to decrease from its highest temperature to Mt, M1, and M0. This results in the heating plate remaining at a high temperature for an extended period, which is beneficial for increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a relatively short time to decrease from its highest temperature to Mt, M1, and M0. This means that the temperature of the heating plate remains lower than the temperatures at each stage of the first cooking mode, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0282] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T15, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M1 is T16, T15 > T16; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T17, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to M0 is T18, T17 > T18; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T19, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T20, T19 > T20.

[0283] In the first cooking mode, the time intervals from Mt to M1, Mt to M0, and M1 to M0 are all relatively long. This results in the heating plate remaining at a higher temperature for an extended period, which helps increase the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the time intervals from Mt to M1, Mt to M0, and M1 to M0 are all relatively short, leading to a decrease in the total amount of steam generated.

[0284] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T21, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T22, T21 < T22; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T23, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T24, T23 < T24; and / or in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T25, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T26, T25 < T26.

[0285] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate takes a short time to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0, M1, and Mt, allowing for rapid heating and thus increasing the speed of steam generation. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate takes a longer time to heat up to M0, M1, and Mt, resulting in a slower heating rate and reducing the speed of steam generation.

[0286] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T27, and in the second cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when the steam generating component starts operating again is T28, where T27 > T28.

[0287] In the first cooking mode, the time interval between the steam generator switching off and restarting is longer, keeping the steam generator at a higher temperature for a longer period, thereby increasing the total amount of steam produced. In the second cooking mode, the time interval between the steam generator switching off and restarting is shorter, keeping the steam generator at a higher temperature for a shorter period, thus reducing the total amount of steam produced.

[0288] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T29, and in the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature for a time of T30, where T29 < T30.

[0289] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from M1 to the lowest temperature in a shorter time, resulting in a shorter cooling phase and reducing the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from M1 to the lowest temperature in a longer time, resulting in a longer cooling phase and extending the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated.

[0290] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T31, and in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T32, where T31 < T32.

[0291] In the first cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from Mt to the lowest temperature in a shorter time, resulting in a shorter cooling phase and reducing the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated. In the second cooking mode, the heating plate cools down from Mt to the lowest temperature in a longer time, resulting in a longer cooling phase and extending the time the steam generating components cannot produce steam, thus reducing the total amount of steam generated.

[0292] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking device has multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T33, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T34, where T33 < T34; and / or in the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T35, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T36, where T35 > T36.

[0293] In the first cooking mode, there is a large temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate. Therefore, the heating plate has a high upward temperature, which can quickly heat water to generate steam, thus increasing the total amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode.

[0294] In the second cooking mode, there is a small temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate. Therefore, the upward temperature of the heating plate is lower, and the heating plate heats the water more slowly, resulting in a reduction in the total amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode.

[0295] In some embodiments, the cooking device may optionally have multiple cooking modes, wherein the multiple cooking modes include a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T37, and in the second cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T38, where T37 > T38.

[0296] In the first cooking mode, during the initial water supply phase, the heating plate temperature can rise to a relatively high level. Therefore, there is a significant difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate during the first water supply phase and the highest temperature during the second water supply phase. The higher temperature rise of the heating plate allows it to quickly heat the water and generate steam, increasing the steam generation rate and thus accelerating the cooking of the food.

[0297] In the second cooking mode, during the first water supply phase, the heating plate temperature rises to a lower level. Therefore, there is a smaller difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate during the first water supply phase and the highest temperature during the second water supply phase. The lower temperature rise of the heating plate results in slower steam generation, enabling a "low heat" cooking function.

[0298] like Figure 2 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a cooking device is provided, comprising: a container 120, a steam generating assembly 130, a water supply assembly 140, and a controller 160. Figure 2The location of the controller 160 is merely illustrative; the structure of the controller 160 can be in other forms, and the installation location of the controller 160 can be in other locations. The steam generating assembly 130 is used to generate steam and heat the container 120. The steam generating assembly 130 includes a heating plate 131. The water supply assembly 140 is connected to the steam generating assembly 130. When the steam generating assembly 130 generates steam, the temperature of the heating plate 131 is greater than or equal to M0. When the temperature of the heating plate 131 is greater than or equal to a set value M1, the water supply assembly 140 is used to supply water to the steam generating assembly 130, where M1 > M0. The controller 160 is used to execute the steps of the control method of the cooking equipment in any of the above embodiments.

[0299] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water supply assembly 140 includes a temperature switch 141 and a water supply line 142, the water supply line 142 being used to supply water to the steam generating assembly 130, and the temperature switch 141 turning on the water supply line 142 when the temperature of the heating plate 131 is greater than or equal to the second set temperature M1.

[0300] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, exemplarily, a water inlet 111 is provided on the housing 110. The water supply pipeline 142 includes a first pipeline 145 and a second pipeline 146, which are connected through the water inlet 111. The first pipeline 145 is used to connect to a water source, and the second pipeline 146 is used to connect to the steam generating chamber 132. The cooking device also includes a top rod assembly 147 and an elastic element 148. A temperature switch 141 is connected to the heating plate 131, and the elastic element 148 is used to open or close the water inlet 111. When the temperature of the heating plate 131 reaches M1, the temperature switch 141 is in a first deformation state; when the temperature of the heating plate 131 is less than M1, the temperature switch 141 is in a second deformation state. The push rod assembly 147 is in contact with the temperature switch 141. The push rod assembly 147 is used to push the elastic element 148. When the temperature switch 141 is in the first deformation state, the push rod assembly 147 is in the driving position so that the elastic element 148 opens the water inlet 111. When the temperature switch 141 is in the second deformation state, the push rod assembly 147 is in the initial position.

[0301] Temperature switch 141 can deform according to its own temperature change. For example, the material of temperature switch 141 can be a temperature-sensitive material, such as liquid crystal elastomer and memory metal, or temperature switch 141 can be a bimetallic material made of two metals with different coefficients of thermal expansion and contraction.

[0302] Temperature switch 141 is connected to heating plate 131, so that the temperature of heating plate 131 can be transferred to temperature switch 141. When the temperature of heating plate 131 reaches the set temperature, temperature switch 141 is in the first deformation state. When the temperature of heating plate 131 is lower than the set temperature, temperature switch 141 is in the second deformation state. Temperature switch 141 can freely switch between the first deformation state and the second deformation state according to the temperature of heating plate 131.

[0303] The push rod assembly 147 contacts the temperature switch 141. One end of the push rod assembly 147 is connected to the temperature switch 141 at a position where it can deform, and the other end of the push rod assembly 147 can contact the elastic element 148, causing the push rod assembly 147 to push the elastic element 148 to deform. Specifically, the temperature switch 141 can be a circular plate or a strip plate. The radially outer end portion of the temperature switch 141 can deform under the influence of temperature, allowing the radially outer end portion to change its axial position. Even if the edge of the temperature switch 141 can be flipped up and down, the end of the push rod assembly 147 overlaps with the edge of the temperature switch 141, so that the deformation of the temperature switch 141 can change the axial position of the push rod assembly 147.

[0304] When the temperature switch 141 is in the first deformation state, the push rod assembly 147 is in the driving position, and the push rod assembly 147 pushes the elastic element 148 to open the water inlet 111, thereby allowing water from the water supply end to enter the steam generating chamber 132 through the water inlet 111. When the temperature switch 141 is in the second deformation state, the push rod assembly 147 is in the initial position, and the elastic element 148 seals the water inlet 111, thereby stopping the liquid from entering the steam generating chamber 132.

[0305] Thus, the push rod assembly 147 controls the deformation of the elastic element 148 by the deformation of the temperature switch 141, thereby controlling the opening and closing state of the water inlet 111. The control method is simple and direct, and the control effect is flexible and accurate, improving the flexibility and accuracy of the drive assembly in opening and closing the water inlet 111.

[0306] Elastic components include rubber components or silicone components.

[0307] like Figure 9 As shown, in some embodiments, optionally, the water supply assembly 140 includes a water pump 143 and a water supply line 142, the water supply line 142 being used to supply water to the steam generating assembly 130, and the water pump 143 being disposed on the water supply line 142.

[0308] When the temperature of the heating plate 131 is greater than or equal to M1, the water pump 143 runs to supply water to the steam generating chamber 132. When the temperature of the heating plate 131 is lower than M1, the water pump 143 stops running, thereby stopping the supply of water to the steam generating chamber 132.

[0309] It should be noted that in order for the water pump 143 to start according to the temperature of the heating plate 131, a temperature sensor needs to be installed on the heating plate 131. The temperature sensor detects the temperature of the heating plate 131, and then the controller controls the water pump 143 to run according to the detection result of the temperature sensor.

[0310] In one possible embodiment, the cooking device in this embodiment can be a steam stew pot, which mainly consists of a water tank 150, a water supply component 140, a steam generating component 130, and a cooking chamber. Its main feature is that the water supply component 140 has a switch structure that can respond to temperature changes (in a broad sense, a switch that can control the water inlet and outlet of the water storage structure due to temperature changes).

[0311] The steam generating assembly 130 has a water storage function and a heat source at the bottom, which heats the liquid to generate steam during operation. The water tank 150 mainly stores water and needs to be placed at a higher position. The cooking chamber is located above the steam generating assembly 130, and steam enters the cooking chamber to cook food after it is generated. The water tank 150, the water supply assembly 140, and the steam generating assembly 130 are connected by pipes.

[0312] When the temperature reaches a specific value, the deformation zone of the temperature switch 141 deforms, the position of the push rod assembly 147 changes, pushing the elastic element 148. The elastic element 148 deforms, the water seal opening opens, and water from the water tank 150 enters the steam generating assembly 130. (Note: The push rod assembly 147 is a non-essential structure. These structures are only the parts that transmit deformation. Essentially, the two deformation states or position states of the temperature switch 141 correspond to the two states of water supply assembly 140 being in and not in. Theoretically, as long as the temperature response can be transmitted to the water supply assembly 140, it will be fine.)

[0313] The steam generating assembly 130 contains a temperature regulating device 133. This device detects and regulates the temperature of the heat source in the steam generating assembly 130 during operation, preventing it from operating at the set temperature. Specifically, the real-time temperature monitored by the temperature regulating device 133 is recorded as M. When the steam generating assembly 130 generates steam, the temperature at the monitoring point is recorded as M0. When the temperature switch 141 is turned on, the temperature at the monitoring point is recorded as M1. The temperature set by the temperature regulating device 133 is Mt. At the start of cooking, the set temperature Mt > M1. As the temperature rises, when the real-time temperature M is greater than M1, the temperature switch 141 opens the water inlet. The temperature continues to rise. When the temperature reaches Mt, the steam generator 130 trips. After that, the temperature at the monitoring point will rise due to residual heat. When the temperature drops to Mt after rising to a certain value, the steam generator 130 starts working again. Since the liquid water entering the steam generator 130 will cause a drop in temperature, the temperature continues to drop. When it drops to M1, the temperature switch 141 closes, stopping the water intake. After the liquid water has completely evaporated, the temperature rises again. The above process is repeated until the cooking is finished.

[0314] For different steam levels, changing the set jump temperature results in different residual temperature surge values. The duration of the residual temperature surge above the M1 line (water intake time period) on the temperature-time curve varies. In high steam levels, the set temperature Mt is higher, resulting in a higher residual temperature surge, longer cooling time, longer overall water intake time, more water intake, and more steam production. In low steam levels, the set temperature Mt is lower, resulting in a lower residual temperature surge, shorter cooling time, shorter overall water intake time, less water intake, and less steam production.

[0315] The temperature regulating device 133 is preferably placed at the temperature sensing point of the temperature switch 141 (the closer the better), so that the temperature change sensed by the temperature regulating device 133 can be quickly responded to by the temperature switch 141.

[0316] Steam generator 130 heats up, and the temperature is transmitted to temperature switch 141. Temperature switch 141 deforms, changing the state of water supply assembly 140 from closed to open. Water flows from water tank 150 to water supply assembly 140 through pipes, and then to steam generator 130. At this time, steam generator 130 is hot. The water enters and is heated, quickly evaporating to generate steam. Simultaneously, the liquid water entering steam generator 130 causes the temperature of heating plate 131 to decrease (heat exchange). The decrease in temperature causes temperature switch 141 to close, further closing water supply assembly 140, ensuring that only a certain amount of water enters steam generator 130, thus improving steam generation efficiency. Steam generator 130 continues to heat up. Once all the measured amount of water has turned into steam, heating plate 131 begins to heat up again, temperature switch 141 opens, water supply assembly 140 opens, and water re-enters steam generator 130, repeating the above process.

[0317] like Figure 13 As shown, in an embodiment of the present invention, a control device 300 for a cooking device is proposed, including a memory 310 and a processor 320. The memory 310 stores programs or instructions that can be run on the processor 320. When the program or instructions are executed by the processor, they implement the steps of the control method for the cooking device as described in any of the above embodiments and can achieve the same technical effect, which will not be repeated here.

[0318] In an embodiment of the present invention, a readable storage medium is provided on which a program or instructions are stored, wherein when the program or instructions are executed by a processor, the steps of the control method of the cooking device as described in any of the above embodiments are implemented, and the same technical effect is achieved, which will not be repeated here.

[0319] 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.

[0320] 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.

[0321] In this invention, the term "multiple" refers to two or more unless otherwise explicitly defined. The terms "install," "connect," "link," and "fix" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "link" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0322] In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, 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.

[0323] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking equipment includes a steam generating component and a water supply component. The steam generating component is used to generate steam and includes a heating plate. When the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value M1, the water supply component is used to supply water to the steam generating component. The control method for the cooking equipment includes: Control the operation of the steam generating assembly; Obtain the temperature value of the heating plate; When the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to the set value Mt, the steam generating component is controlled to stop operating. When Mt > M1, the steam generating component is controlled to operate when the temperature of the heating plate is less than the set value Mt.

2. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; Before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: The setting value Mt of the heating plate is set to Mt1 or Mt2.

3. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of setting the set value Mt of the heating plate to Mt1 or Mt2 includes: According to the cooking instruction, the setting value Mt of the heating plate is set to Mt1 or Mt2, and the setting value Mt is associated with the cooking instruction.

4. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: Obtain the target water inlet level of the steam generating assembly; The set value Mt is determined based on the target water inlet level, and the set value Mt is associated with the target water inlet level.

5. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before the step of obtaining the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: Obtain the target water inlet duration and / or target water inlet volume of the steam generating assembly; The set value Mt is determined based on the target water inlet duration and / or the target water inlet volume, and the set value Mt is associated with the target water inlet duration and / or the target water inlet volume.

6. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before acquiring the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: Obtain input information and determine the target cooking mode of the cooking equipment based on the input information; The set value Mt is determined based on the target cooking mode, and the set value Mt is associated with the target cooking mode.

7. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated per unit time in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated per unit time in the second cooking mode. The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; In the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

8. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the cooking time in the first cooking mode is the first cooking time, the cooking time in the second cooking mode is the second cooking time, and the first cooking time is less than the second cooking time; The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; In the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

9. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode. The cooking device has a cooking cavity. In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t1. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the temperature in the cooking cavity to reach the saturation temperature is t2, where t1 < t2. The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; In the first cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking mode, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

10. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before acquiring the temperature value of the heating plate, the control method further includes: Obtain input information and determine the target cooking mode of the cooking device based on the input information; At least one cooking stage under the target cooking mode is obtained, and a set value Mt is determined based on the cooking stage, wherein the set value Mt is associated with the cooking stage.

11. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that, The target cooking mode includes a first cooking stage and a second cooking stage; The set value Mt includes a first set value Mt1 and a second set value Mt2, where Mt1 > Mt2; In the first cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the first set value Mt1, and in the second cooking stage, the switching temperature of the heating plate is the second set value Mt2.

12. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The target cooking mode also includes a third cooking stage; The set value Mt also includes a third set value Mt3, where Mt2 > Mt3. In the third cooking stage, the jump temperature of the heating plate is the third set value Mt3.

13. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, Prior to the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating assembly, the control method further includes: Obtain the target cooking mode; Based on the target cooking mode, determine the water supply parameters of the water supply component; The water supply parameters include at least one of the following: single water intake duration, single water intake volume, and total water intake volume.

14. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, After the step of controlling the operation of the steam generating assembly, the control method further includes: The operating power of the heating plate is determined according to the target cooking mode of the cooking equipment.

15. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 14, characterized in that, The target cooking mode includes a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode, wherein the amount of steam generated in the first cooking mode is greater than the amount of steam generated in the second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W1, and in the second cooking mode, the operating power of the heating plate is W2, where W1 > W2.

16. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the steam generating component generates steam, the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to M0, and M1 > M0.

17. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply is T1; in the second cooking mode, the time interval from the start of water supply to the stop of water supply is T2, where T1 > T2; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops generating steam to when it starts generating steam again is T3. In the second cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops generating steam to when it starts generating steam again is T4, where T3 < T4.

18. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T5; in the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to the set value M1 is T6, where T5 > T6; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T7. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T8, where T7 < T8.

19. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T9; in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to Mt is T10, where T9 > T10; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T11; in the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M1 is T12, where T11 > T12; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T13. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the highest temperature to M0 is T14, where T13 > T14.

20. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; in the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool from Mt to M1 is T15; in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool from Mt to M1 is T16, where T15 > T16; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool from Mt to M0 is T17; in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to cool from Mt to M0 is T18, where T17 > T18; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T19. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from M1 to M0 is T20, where T19 > T20.

21. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T21; in the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M0 is T22, where T21 < T22; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T23; in the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to M1 is T24, where T23 < T24; and / or In the first cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T25. In the second cooking mode, the time for the heating plate to heat up from the lowest temperature to Mt is T26, where T25 < T26.

22. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when it starts operating again is T27. In the second cooking mode, the time interval from when the steam generating component stops operating to when it starts operating again is T28, where T27 > T28.

23. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature is T29. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from the set value M1 to the lowest temperature is T30, where T29 < T30.

24. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T31. In the second cooking mode, the time it takes for the heating plate to cool down from Mt to the lowest temperature is T32, where T31 < T32.

25. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T33; in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between the highest and lowest temperatures of the heating plate is T34, where T33 < T34; and / or In the first cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T35, and in the second cooking mode, the temperature difference between Mt and M1 of the heating plate is T36, where T35 > T36.

26. The control method for the cooking equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cooking device has multiple cooking modes, including a first cooking mode and a second cooking mode; In the first cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T37. In the second cooking mode, the difference between the highest temperature of the heating plate in the first water supply stage and the highest temperature in the second water supply stage is T38, where T37 > T38.

27. A control device for a cooking appliance, characterized in that, The cooking equipment includes a steam generating component and a water supply component. The steam generating component is used to generate steam and includes a heating plate. When the temperature of the heating plate is greater than or equal to a set value M1, the water supply component is used to supply water to the steam generating component. The control device for the cooking equipment includes: The control module is used to control the operation of the steam generating assembly; The acquisition module is used to acquire the temperature value of the heating plate; The control module is also used to: control the steam generating component to stop operating when the temperature value of the heating plate is greater than or equal to the set value Mt, where Mt > M1; and control the steam generating component to operate when the temperature value of the heating plate is less than the set value Mt.

28. 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 1 to 26.

29. 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 1 to 26.

30. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: A steam generating assembly for generating steam, the steam generating assembly including a heating plate; A water supply assembly is connected to the steam generating assembly, and the water supply assembly is used to supply water to the steam generating assembly; A controller, connected to the steam generating assembly, is used to perform the steps of the control method as described in any one of claims 1 to 26.

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