Control method of cooking equipment, medium and computer equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen electric equipment, and particularly provides a control method of cooking equipment, a computer readable storage medium and computer equipment. The in-water conversion module comprises a first in-water conversion area and a second in-water conversion area; the pump assembly comprises a water inlet pump, a first auxiliary pump and a water delivery pump; the water inlet pump and / or the first auxiliary pump are / is operated, so that clear water is conveyed to the first water transfer area; and the water delivery pump is operated, so that the clean water is delivered to the steam generation device from the first water transfer area. By means of the structure, the use performance of the cooking equipment can be guaranteed through the arrangement of the auxiliary box assembly and the water rotating module which is integrally arranged.

Description

Cross-references

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application CN202512007423.7, filed on December 26, 2025, entitled "Cooking Equipment", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically providing a control method for cooking equipment, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer device. Background Technology

[0003] With the diversification of kitchen appliances, cooking devices with steaming functions, such as steam ovens and steam-grill combos, have emerged on the market. The cooking principle of steaming is to provide high-temperature steam to the inner pot where the food is to be cooked. In an environment where steam permeates the inner pot, the food is cooked by adjusting parameters such as steam temperature, steam volume, and cooking time.

[0004] Taking a steam oven as an example, a typical steam oven structure includes a clean water tank and a waste water tank (located at the top of the steam oven between the main body and the inner liner). Both the clean water tank and the waste water tank can be removed from the steam oven in a removable manner, such as by pulling them out. For example, the clean water tank can be removed from the steam oven, water can be added to the outside of the steam oven, and then it can be reinstalled. Based on this, water is supplied to the steam generator through the clean water tank, the steam generator heats the water and converts it into high-temperature steam, and the steam is then directed to the inner liner, thus completing the supply of steam as a cooking medium.

[0005] However, since the clean water tank and wastewater tank are usually structurally and / or functionally independent structures, and their capacities are relatively fixed, there is still room for improvement in optimizing the integration of cooking equipment. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application aims to solve, at least to some extent, the aforementioned technical problems and / or at least a portion of them. Specifically, it addresses how to ensure the performance of cooking equipment while achieving a high degree of integration, such as enabling the supply of cooking media and the cleaning of the cooking equipment.

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides a control method for a cooking device, the cooking device comprising: a steam generator; a water transfer module including a module body forming a first water transfer zone and a second water transfer zone; a pump assembly including an inlet pump, a first auxiliary pump, and a delivery pump; and an auxiliary box assembly including at least one receiving chamber; the control method comprising: operating the inlet pump and / or the first auxiliary pump to deliver clean water to the first water transfer zone; and operating the delivery pump to deliver clean water from the first water transfer zone to the steam generator.

[0008] This configuration enables the application of a water transfer module with integrated dual water transfer zones in cooking equipment, improving the overall integration of the equipment. Furthermore, the inclusion of auxiliary box components allows for better handling of tasks such as cleaning, water replenishment, and flavor addition within the cooking equipment.

[0009] In this way, the performance of the cooking equipment is ensured by supplying water through an external water source (such as a water purifier or flowing water source) and / or auxiliary box components. For example, clean water is heated by the steam generator to produce steam, which is then sent into the inner pot to cook the food. Exemplarily, a connection port is provided on the back of the inner pot, and the steam generated by the steam generator is connected to this connection port via a pipe. Clearly, the structure, number, and location of the steam generators on the cooking body, as well as their connection method with the inner pot (such as the structure, number, and location of the connection structure), can be flexibly configured according to actual needs.

[0010] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine, based on actual needs, to operate the inlet pump and / or the first auxiliary pump, thereby enabling an external water source and / or an auxiliary box assembly additionally configured in the cooking equipment to provide clean water for generating the cooking medium, such that either or both can be operated simultaneously. Here, "clean water" should be understood as a liquid containing at least clean water; if clean water is used, additional costs may be added as needed to suit the current cooking task.

[0011] For example, a cooking device includes: a water inlet pipe, through which water from outside the cooking device can reach the first water transfer zone; and a drain pipe, through which water from the second water transfer zone can reach the outside of the cooking device; wherein the water transfer module is disposed on the back of the cooking device.

[0012] Regarding the water inlet pipe, the water source outside the cooking equipment can be from a water purification device, a water pipe equipped with a water purification device, a fixed water source, etc. The exterior of the cooking equipment can also be a sewer, a wastewater collection container, or any scenario capable of absorbing wastewater (such as a ground-level site). Based on this, with the improvement of the dual water zones in the water transfer module, in this application, because the two water transfer zones within the module body can more flexibly switch between connected states with the outside, there is no need to reserve a large volume adapted to the usage. For example, the reliability of the cooking equipment can be ensured through multiple fixed water inlets and outlets, or by adding or removing water as needed based on parameters. This significantly reduces the space required for water-related aspects of the cooking equipment. On this basis, it is expected that the cooking equipment can be miniaturized, or that a larger volume can be reserved for the inner tank under the same conditions.

[0013] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the structural form of the main body of the module and the number of its components, the structural form / size / proportion / number of the first / second underwater transfer zones, and their relative positions, etc., according to actual needs. For example, the main body of the module can be a shell structure consisting of two parts that are fastened together (top and bottom / front and back), or a structure in which multiple parts are recombined between fastenings, etc., and the first / second underwater transfer zones can be arranged adjacently or spaced apart. For example, the first and second underwater transfer zones are roughly two interlocking horizontal U-shaped structures.

[0014] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the connection position / method between any pipeline and the water transfer module, the relative positions between multiple pipelines, and whether the pipelines are relatively independent or integrated, according to actual needs. For example, the connection position between the pipeline and the water transfer module can be set at any reasonable location, such as the top or side. Furthermore, it can be directly set on the original structure of the module body, or a structure (such as a recess or protrusion) can be machined into the module body, and the corresponding connection port or other connection structure can be set in that structure.

[0015] In one possible implementation of the control method for the aforementioned cooking equipment, the step of "operating the inlet pump and / or the first auxiliary pump to deliver clean water to the first water transfer zone" includes: operating the first auxiliary pump in a first mode to draw clean water from the first water transfer zone into the receiving chamber, so as to: form clean water containing flavor medium in the receiving chamber; and operating the first auxiliary pump in a second mode to deliver the clean water containing flavor medium to the first water transfer zone.

[0016] This configuration allows for better fulfillment of cooking needs through a first auxiliary pump capable of bidirectional operation. Based on the bidirectional operation capability of the first / second mode, operating parameters such as power, speed, and duration can be flexibly determined according to actual requirements.

[0017] In one possible implementation of the control method for the aforementioned cooking equipment, the receiving chamber is bidirectionally connected to the first water transfer zone via the first auxiliary pump. The control method includes: operating the first auxiliary pump to draw clean water from the first water transfer zone into the receiving chamber, so as to: form a mixture of cleaning medium and clean water in the receiving chamber; delivering the mixture to a target location so as to: perform a cleaning operation including descaling on the target location; wherein the target location includes at least a steam generating device, and "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: delivering the mixture to the steam generating device.

[0018] With this configuration, it is possible to use clean water, which is drawn back into the receiving chamber, for cleaning operations on the steam generator, primarily for descaling purposes.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of this application, the auxiliary box assembly shares the functions of supplying clean water (clean water or clean water containing a flavoring medium) and forming a descaling solution (a mixture containing a descaling medium), as described below. Descaling solution can be formed by directly back-suctioning clean water stored in the first transfer zone to the auxiliary box assembly, or by back-suctioning clean water from an external water purification device through the first transfer zone to the auxiliary box assembly. Cleaning operations can be performed at the target location by supplying the descaling solution. Clean water supply is achieved by delivering clean water or clean water containing a flavoring medium to the steam generator via the first water transfer zone.

[0020] In one possible implementation of the control method for the above-mentioned cooking equipment, the "delivering the mixture to the steam generator" includes: operating the first auxiliary pump to deliver the mixture to the first water transfer zone; operating the water pump to deliver the mixture drawn from the first water transfer zone to the steam generator; or the pump assembly includes a second auxiliary pump, and the "delivering the mixture to the steam generator" includes: operating the second auxiliary pump to deliver the mixture directly from the auxiliary pump assembly to the steam generator.

[0021] This configuration provides a possible method for cleaning the steam generator. For example, the first water transfer zone can be used as a transfer station to indirectly deliver the mixture to the steam generator at the target location. Alternatively, a second auxiliary pump can be added to directly deliver the mixture to the steam generator at the target location.

[0022] In one possible implementation of the control method for the aforementioned cooking equipment, the target location includes a first water transfer zone. Accordingly, "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: operating the first auxiliary pump to deliver the mixture to the first water transfer zone; wherein the mixture is heated before or after delivering the mixture to the first water transfer zone; or the pump assembly includes a second auxiliary pump, and "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: operating the second auxiliary pump to deliver the mixture to the steam generator for heating the mixture; operating the first auxiliary pump and / or the second auxiliary pump to deliver the heated mixture through the receiving chamber to the first water transfer zone.

[0023] This configuration provides a possible way to carry out cleaning operations in the first water transfer zone.

[0024] In one possible implementation of the control method for the aforementioned cooking equipment, the target location includes a second water transfer zone, and the "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: operating the first auxiliary pump and / or the water pump to deliver the mixture via the first water transfer zone to the steam generator for heating the mixture; operating the drain pump to deliver the heated mixture to the second water transfer zone; or the pump assembly includes a second auxiliary pump, and the "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: operating the second auxiliary pump to deliver the mixture to the steam generator for heating the mixture; operating the drain pump to deliver the heated mixture via the receiving chamber to the second water transfer zone.

[0025] This configuration provides a possible way to carry out cleaning operations in the second water transfer zone.

[0026] In this way, by adding a first auxiliary pump or simultaneously adding a second auxiliary pump, the corresponding target location can be cleaned while the mixed liquid delivered to the first / second water transfer zone is heated.

[0027] In one possible implementation of the control method for the aforementioned cooking equipment, after the step of "delivering the mixture to the target location so as to perform a cleaning operation including descaling on the target location", the control method further includes: operating the water inlet pump so as to perform at least one cleaning operation on the target location using clean water; wherein the clean water is clean water at its original temperature or heated clean water.

[0028] This configuration ensures the cleanliness of the target location.

[0029] Specifically, under the action of the inlet pump, clean water from the external water purification equipment can be delivered to the first transfer zone. Based on this, if the aforementioned supply and drainage pumps are used simultaneously, cleaning operations including descaling (such as high-temperature soaking) can be performed on the corresponding target locations. For example, the cooking equipment is equipped with an inlet valve corresponding to the inlet pump, so that the supply of clean water can be achieved through appropriate control logic. Furthermore, by combining soaking in a heated mixture with rinsing with clean water, the cleaning effect of the cooking equipment is ensured. If heated clean water is used, this can be achieved by additionally configuring a heating element, heating the clean water before it enters the inlet (the clean water entering the first water transfer zone is heated clean water), or heating the clean water using a steam generator as mentioned above.

[0030] In one possible implementation of the control method for the above-mentioned cooking equipment, the control method further includes: cleaning the steam generator, the first water transfer zone, the second water transfer zone, and / or the auxiliary box assembly with clean water before and / or after the start of the cooking process; and / or operating the first auxiliary pump before the start of the cooking process, after the end of the cooking process, and / or after cleaning the target location including descaling, so as to clean the auxiliary box assembly with clean water.

[0031] This design ensures the cleanliness of the cooking equipment.

[0032] In a second aspect, this application also provides a computer-readable storage medium including a memory adapted to store a plurality of program codes adapted to be loaded and executed by a processor to perform the aforementioned control method of the cooking apparatus.

[0033] It is understood that the computer-readable storage medium has all the technical effects of the aforementioned control method for the cooking equipment, which will not be elaborated here.

[0034] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the processes in the methods of the above embodiments can be implemented by a computer program instructing related hardware. The computer program can be stored in a non-volatile computer-readable storage medium, and when executed, it can include the processes of the embodiments of the above methods. Any references to memory, databases, or other media used in the embodiments provided in this application can include at least one of non-volatile and volatile memory. Non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash memory, optical memory, high-density embedded non-volatile memory, resistive random access memory (ReRAM), magnetic random access memory (MRAM), ferroelectric random access memory (FRAM), phase change memory (PCM), graphene memory, etc. Volatile memory can include random access memory (RAM) or external cache memory, etc. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM can take many forms, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) or Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM). The databases involved in the embodiments provided in this application may include at least one type of relational database and non-relational database. Non-relational databases may include, but are not limited to, blockchain-based distributed databases. The processors involved in the embodiments provided in this application may be general-purpose processors, central processing units, graphics processing units, digital signal processors, programmable logic devices, quantum computing-based data processing logic devices, etc., and are not limited to these.

[0035] Those skilled in the art will understand that the various illustrative logic blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both.

[0036] To demonstrate the interchangeability between hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been generally described above according to their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art can implement the described functionality in varying ways for specific applications; however, such implementation decisions should not be construed as departing from the scope of this application.

[0037] In a third aspect, this application also provides a computer device including a memory and a processor, the memory being adapted to store a plurality of program codes adapted to be loaded and run by the processor to perform the aforementioned control method of the cooking device.

[0038] It is understood that this device possesses all the technical effects of the aforementioned control methods for cooking equipment, which will not be elaborated upon here. This device can be a computer-controlled device comprising various electronic devices.

[0039] The computer device may include a processor, memory, input / output interfaces, a communication interface, a display unit, and an input device. The processor, memory, and input / output interfaces are connected via a system bus, and the communication interface, display unit, and input device are also connected to the system bus via the input / output interfaces. The processor provides computing and control capabilities. The memory includes non-volatile storage media and internal memory. The non-volatile storage media stores the operating system and computer programs. The internal memory provides an environment for the operation of the operating system and computer programs stored in the non-volatile storage media. The input / output interfaces are used for exchanging information between the processor and external devices. The communication interface is used for wired or wireless communication with external terminals; wireless communication can be achieved through Wi-Fi, mobile cellular networks, NFC (Near Field Communication), or other technologies. When the computer program is executed by the processor, it implements a method for controlling a cooking device. The display unit is used to form a visually visible image and may be a display screen, a projection device, or a virtual reality imaging device, etc. The display screen can be an LCD screen or an e-ink screen, etc. The input device of the computer device can be a touch layer covering the display screen, or buttons, trackballs or touchpads set on the computer device casing, or external keyboards, touchpads or mice, etc. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to a steam oven / grill combo and an external water purifier connected to the water inlet pipe, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 This application shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 2 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the water transfer module in a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Figure 3 Show Figure 2 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the middle, showing the overflow structure;

[0044] Figure 4 This application illustrates a flowchart of a control method for a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 ;as well as

[0045] Figure 5 This application illustrates a flowchart of a control method for a steam oven according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 .

[0046] In the attached image:

[0047] 100. Steam oven / grill combo;

[0048] 1. Box body; 2. Inner liner; 3. Steam generator;

[0049] 4. Underwater transfer module;

[0050] 41. Main body of the module;

[0051] 411. First Water Transfer Zone;

[0052] 412. Second water transfer zone; 4121. First part; 4122. Second part;

[0053] 413. Separated structure;

[0054] 4141. First guiding structure; 4142. Second guiding structure; 4143. Third guiding structure;

[0055] 421. Pressure relief port; 422. Overflow structure; 4221. Overflow port; 42211. Protruding structure; 42212. Recessed structure; 4222. Climbing channel;

[0056] 5. Auxiliary box assembly;

[0057] 61. Inlet pump; 62. Drain pump; 63. Delivery pump; 64. First auxiliary pump.

[0058] 7. Water level detection components. Detailed Implementation

[0059] Preferred embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. For example, although this embodiment is described in conjunction with a steam oven / grill combo and an external water purifier connected to the water inlet pipe, it is clear that those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the type of cooking equipment, the water source connected to the water inlet pipe, etc. For instance, the cooking equipment could also be any device containing a steaming function, such as a steam oven, a steam oven / grill combo, or any other device.

[0060] It should be noted that in the description of this application, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0061] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setup," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0062] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can still be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, the structure and principles of steam ovens well-known to those skilled in the art are not described in detail, in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0063] The following will refer to Figures 1 to 3 The cooking equipment described in this application is explained by at least a portion thereof.

[0064] Reference Figures 1 to 3In one possible implementation, the steam oven mainly includes a cooking body, which comprises a housing 1 and an inner liner 2 disposed within the housing. The inner liner forms a cooking chamber capable of holding the food to be cooked. For example, the inner liner may have a shelf, on which the food to be cooked can be placed directly or placed in a dish (such as a plate) placed on the shelf. The structures related to the steaming function of the steam oven mainly include a steam generator 3, a water transfer module 4, and an auxiliary box assembly 5. The steam generator is mainly used to generate steam as a cooking medium and send the steam into the cooking chamber. The water transfer module 4 includes a module body 41, which forms a first water transfer zone 411 and a second water transfer zone 412. The first water transfer zone is mainly used to collect clean water and distribute it to the steam generator; therefore, the first water transfer zone can be called the clean water zone. The second water transfer zone is mainly used to collect wastewater and discharge it in a timely manner; therefore, the second water transfer zone can be called the wastewater zone. In this application, the water transfer module 4 is located on the back of the inner tank, connecting the clean water area and the water purification equipment, as well as the wastewater area and the outside (such as the drain pipe). This ensures the continuous and reliable operation of the steam oven without the need for manual water addition or pouring.

[0065] In the example, steam generator 3 is a steam generator set at the top of the inner liner. Obviously, the structure, type, and location of the steam generator can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. For example, the steam generator can also be an evaporation plate, multiple steam generators can be included, and the steam generator can be set at the top / back / bottom of the inner liner.

[0066] In one possible implementation, the auxiliary box assembly 5 mainly includes one or more receiving chambers, such as those for holding water, descaling media, and flavoring media. This is expected to optimize the performance of the steam oven through the configuration of the auxiliary box assembly. Taking descaling media as an example, when cleaning areas / components such as steam generators (more obviously), first / second water transfer zones, and pipelines is required (primarily for descaling), a descaling solution containing descaling media such as citric acid can be contained and configured. If necessary, additional receiving chambers for adding flavoring media can be configured, or flavoring media can be added to these receiving chambers to better meet the cooking needs of the steam oven. Furthermore, the receiving chambers can also serve as water supply devices, providing water to the water transfer module. Typically, the volume of the receiving chambers is relatively small, hence the term "small-capacity auxiliary box assembly." However, the receiving chambers for descaling and for water supply (water or water containing flavoring media) can be the same or different.

[0067] In the example, the main body 41 of the module is roughly a box structure, and the second water transfer zone 412 is located below the first water transfer zone 411. The height of the first water transfer zone is greater than that of the second water transfer zone, and therefore its volume is also significantly larger. For example, the height of the first water transfer zone is 3-5 times that of the second water transfer zone. This allows the larger first water transfer zone to hold more clean water, thus reducing the frequency of water intake, while the smaller second water transfer zone, which cannot store large amounts of wastewater, allows wastewater to be discharged promptly.

[0068] In one possible implementation, the second water transfer zone 412 includes a first portion 4121 on the left and a second portion 4122 on the right, wherein the second portion extends horizontally (relative to the right side of the module body), thereby appropriately increasing the volume of the second water transfer zone and reserving more installation space at the location corresponding to the second portion to configure the corresponding structure.

[0069] In one possible implementation, the interior of the module body 41 is divided into the aforementioned first water transfer zone and second water transfer zone via a partition structure 413. In this example, the partition structure is a partition plate, and the structure corresponding to the partition structure is the first part of the second water transfer zone. Obviously, those skilled in the art can flexibly select the structural form of the partition structure according to actual needs, and flexibly adjust the coverage of the partition structure according to the specific configuration of the second water transfer zone. For example, the partition structure can also be a combination of multiple structures, and the partition structure can also cover a part of the second part.

[0070] In one possible implementation, a first guide structure 4141 is provided at the top of the partition structure. The first guide structure 4142 is mainly used to guide impurities in the water to the position near the left side where water is supplied to the steam generator, so as to avoid impurities from remaining at the bottom of the first water transfer zone, which has high cleanliness requirements and is difficult to clean, for a long time. A second guide structure is provided at the bottom of the partition structure to guide the gas in the second water transfer zone to the overflow structure. As in this example, the first / second guide structures are located on the slopes on both sides of the partition plate.

[0071] In one possible implementation, a third guide structure 4143 is provided inside the box at the position corresponding to the bottom of the second water transfer zone. The third guide structure is mainly used to converge water in the relatively narrow wastewater zone to the left side. In this example, the bottom of the first part and the second part is roughly a convergence structure composed of three planes, with the two sides concave towards the middle and the right side sloping downwards to the left. The top height of the second part is greater than that of the first part. The first part and the second part are completely connected (the connected area is the full area of ​​the right side of the first part). The extension length of the second part is less than the width of the box (e.g., 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the width of the box).

[0072] Clearly, the structural form of the third guiding structure can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, such as a plane or curved surface sloping downwards from right to left. Furthermore, those skilled in the art can determine the structural form, size, and connection method between the first and second parts according to actual needs. For example, a stepped surface can be formed between the bottom of the second part and the bottom of the first part.

[0073] In cases where clean water, wastewater / residual water enter the first water transfer zone and the second water transfer zone, the internal pressure may increase and may hinder the corresponding water circulation. Therefore, by setting a pressure relief port to balance the air pressure inside the main module, the reliability of the steam oven is ensured.

[0074] In one possible implementation, a pressure relief port 421 is provided at a position corresponding to the first water transfer zone. For example, in this example, the pressure relief port is located near the top of the housing. Furthermore, the housing also includes an overflow structure 422, through which the first water transfer zone can communicate with the second water transfer zone. This allows excess water in the first water transfer zone to overflow into the second water transfer zone in a timely manner, thus ensuring the reliability of the steam oven. Moreover, due to the overflow structure, gas from the second water transfer zone can reach the first water transfer zone through the overflow structure, allowing the pressure relief ports of both water transfer zones to be shared.

[0075] In this example, the overflow structure 422 includes an overflow port 4221. In this example, the downward-facing protruding structure 42221 and the upward-opening recessed structure 42212 form the overflow port. Obviously, any reasonable structural form, such as a combination of inclined surfaces or a connecting hole, can also be used to form the overflow port. In this application, the overflow structure also includes a climbing channel 4222 that extends generally vertically (e.g., it can be inclined, arc-shaped, spiral, or otherwise upward-trending). If the channel is narrow (with a small cross-sectional size, such as no more than 1 / 4 of the cross-sectional size of the first water transfer zone, exemplarily 1 / 10-1 / 5), the overflow port is located near the top of the climbing channel 4222. In this way, when it is necessary to depressurize the gas in the second water transfer zone through the pressure relief port, considering that the cleanliness of the water in the second water transfer zone cannot be guaranteed, the gas may contain certain impurities and odors. As the gas rises in the channel, the impurities in the gas will adhere to the wall of the rising channel as much as possible, and the degree of odor will be reduced to a certain extent. Therefore, it effectively prevents the second water transfer zone from affecting the first water transfer zone due to the integration of the pressure relief function.

[0076] In one possible implementation, the steam oven includes a pump assembly, which mainly comprises an inlet pump 61, a drain pump 62, a delivery pump 63, and a first auxiliary pump 64. Under the action of the inlet pump, water from an external water purification device can be delivered to the first water transfer zone. Under the action of the drain pump, water in the second water transfer zone can be discharged to the outside of the steam oven (such as through a drain pipe). Under the action of the delivery pump, water in the first water transfer zone can be delivered to the inlet of the steam generator. The outlet of the steam generator can be connected to the second water transfer zone via a second steam generator pipeline (for residual water recovery from the steam generator). Under the action of the first auxiliary pump, the first water transfer zone and the receiving chamber of the auxiliary housing can achieve bidirectional communication.

[0077] In one possible implementation, the top of the steam oven is usually equipped with a heat dissipation component, which mainly includes a heat dissipation fan and a heat dissipation duct. Under the action of the heat dissipation fan, the gas flows through the heat dissipation duct and is discharged to the outside of the steam oven. In this way, the top area can be cooled. For example, the pressure relief port can be connected to the heat dissipation duct through a pressure relief pipe.

[0078] In this example, the inlet pump 61 is mounted horizontally on the right side of the housing, the drain pump 62 is mounted horizontally on the bottom left side of the housing, and the feed pump 63 is mounted horizontally on the left side of the module body. In this example, the first part of the housing extends a certain length along the left side to facilitate the installation of the drain pump. The first auxiliary pump 64 is mounted horizontally on the top of the housing. In this example, the right side of the top of the housing is higher than the left side, thus forming a stepped surface, and the descaling pump is mounted on the left side. Clearly, where reasonably feasible, those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the type and location of each pump in the pump assembly according to actual needs.

[0079] In one possible implementation, clean water from an external water purification device can enter the first water transfer zone via an inlet pump 61 located on the right side of the housing. A water level detection component 7 is located on the left side of the aforementioned stepped surface within the housing. This component primarily detects the water level in the clean water zone during normal use. For example, if the water level detection component is an electronic float, the overflow water level of the aforementioned overflow structure is higher than that of the water level detection component; therefore, the overflow structure in this application also serves as a safety feature to prevent overflow. In this application, by creating the stepped surface, a mounting position for the descaling pump is constructed on the lower side of the outer side of the housing, while a lower position required for the first water level detection component is constructed on the inner side of the housing. This improves the compactness of the module body. By placing the pressure relief port at a high point on the stepped surface and near the left side, the integration of multiple functions in the water transfer module is further enhanced.

[0080] In addition, a flow-limiting component (not shown) can be configured at the location corresponding to the water inlet valve or at a reasonable location in the water inlet pipe to determine whether it is necessary to stop the water inlet based on the water inlet volume, thereby ensuring the reliability of the steam oven.

[0081] In this example, the cooking device is a steam oven, therefore it also includes structures related to the baking function. The baking function works by providing circulating hot airflow to the cooking chamber containing the food, thus cooking it using hot air baking. Cooking can be done solely with hot airflow, but steam can also be introduced (e.g., in the tender baking mode). Correspondingly, the structures of the steam oven for the baking function typically include a temperature-regulating fan (which guides the airflow to form a hot air stream), hot air heating components (such as heating coils, primarily used to heat the air near the temperature-regulating fan), and a fan shroud assembly (forming a hot air chamber that houses the fan and heating coils, and has air inlets and outlets that connect to the cooking chamber to form a circulating airflow). Clearly, the specific structural forms of these components and how they constitute the steam oven can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs.

[0082] In addition, heating elements such as heating tubes are installed at the top, sides, and bottom of the inner pot so that the temperature of the cooking medium (hot air and / or steam) in the cooking chamber can be adjusted when needed.

[0083] As can be seen, in the preferred embodiment of this application, by integrating the dual-function water transfer zone into the water transfer module located on the back of the inner tank, the integration of the cooking equipment is significantly improved, thus greatly freeing up space in the top clear water / waste water box. By configuring an auxiliary box assembly that can communicate bidirectionally with the first water transfer zone, the performance of the cooking equipment can be better met through the cooperation between the first water transfer zone and the auxiliary box assembly (which can replenish the first water transfer zone with clear water or clear water containing flavoring agents). Furthermore, by adding descaling media such as citric acid into the auxiliary box assembly, cleaning operations including descaling are performed on target locations such as the steam generator. In addition, the integration is further improved by configuring the piping components, pumps, and detection components on the main body of the module.

[0084] Main reference Figure 4 and Figure 5In one possible implementation, this application provides a control method for a steam oven, primarily used to ensure water supply performance for the current cooking process through the cooperation of a first water transfer zone and an auxiliary box assembly. Preferably, before and / or after the cooking process, target locations such as the steam generator, the first / second water transfer zone, and pipes of the steam oven are cleaned to ensure cleanliness during a single cooking cycle. Furthermore, by periodically (e.g., for a fixed duration, or a duration determined based on historical usage data) performing descaling cleaning on the target locations, the performance of the cooking equipment is ensured. Preferably, after cleaning the target locations, a subsequent washing process is performed to ensure the quality of the cleaning operation.

[0085] Main reference Figure 4 In one possible implementation, the control method for a steam oven mainly includes:

[0086] S410. Before starting this cooking, clean the steam generator, the first water transfer zone, the second water transfer zone and / or the auxiliary box assembly with clean water.

[0087] In this example, a cleaning operation is performed on the steam generator and the first water transfer zone.

[0088] S420: The inlet pump is activated, thereby delivering clean water from the external water purification equipment to the first water transfer zone.

[0089] S430: The water pump is started to deliver clean water from the first water transfer zone to the steam generator.

[0090] In the steam generator, water is heated to produce steam. By sending the steam into the inner pot, the food to be cooked can be cooked by steaming or other methods.

[0091] S440, activate the first auxiliary pump to deliver clean water containing the flavoring medium to the first water transfer zone.

[0092] For example, this cooking process includes a first stage, a second stage, and a third stage, with S440 performed in the second stage. The flavor medium can be solid, liquid, etc., for example, it can be incorporated into the food in a way that enhances its aroma.

[0093] This allows for the maintenance and performance of cooking equipment through regular cleaning.

[0094] In this way, the water supply performance of the cooking equipment can be guaranteed through the cooperation of the water transfer module and the auxiliary box assembly.

[0095] Main reference Figure 5In one possible implementation, the control method for a steam oven mainly includes:

[0096] S510, Run the first auxiliary pump to draw clean water from the first water transfer zone into the receiving chamber so as to form a mixture of descaling medium (citric acid, for example) and clean water in the receiving chamber.

[0097] The type of descaling medium, the ratio of citric acid to water, and the volume of the mixture can be flexibly determined according to actual needs.

[0098] S520. Deliver the mixture to the target location so as to perform a cleaning operation, including descaling, on the target location.

[0099] In one possible implementation, when the target location is a steam generator, the mixture is delivered to the steam generator via a first water transfer zone. In this case, the complete cleaning path is: first water transfer zone - receiving chamber - first water transfer zone - steam generator. Alternatively, a second auxiliary pump (not shown) can be added, directly connecting the receiving chamber to the steam generator, thereby directly delivering the mixture to the steam generator. The second auxiliary pump can be positioned at any reasonable location between the steam generator and the auxiliary box assembly. For example, a connection port is added to both the steam generator and the auxiliary box assembly, and the second auxiliary pump is located on the pipeline between the two connection ports. In this case, the complete cleaning path is: first water transfer zone - receiving chamber - steam generator. Specifically, the cleaning operation for the steam generator, including descaling, involves heating a citric acid solution to a certain temperature (e.g., 80°C) and then soaking it at the target location for a certain time (e.g., 45 minutes). Clearly, the specific descaling logic can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs such as the level of scaling over time and the quality of the descaling solution. After the descaling of the steam generator is completed, the waste liquid generated is recycled to the second water transfer zone or directly discharged to the outside of the steam oven by the action of the drain pump.

[0100] In one possible implementation, when the target location is the first water transfer zone, the mixed liquid is delivered to the steam generator and heated to a certain temperature. A second auxiliary pump, directly connected to the receiving chamber and the steam generator, is provided. The heated mixed liquid is delivered to the first water transfer zone using the second auxiliary pump and / or the first auxiliary pump. Accordingly, the complete cleaning path is: first water transfer zone - receiving chamber - steam generator - receiving chamber - first water transfer zone. The descaling logic for the steam generator, the first water transfer zone, and the second water transfer zone can be the same or different. After descaling is complete, the waste liquid generated is recycled to the second water transfer zone via the steam generator or directly discharged from the outside of the steam oven by the drain pump.

[0101] In one possible implementation, when the target location is the second water transfer zone, the mixture is delivered to the steam generator and heated to a certain temperature. Then, using a drain pump, the heated mixture is delivered to the second water transfer zone. Without a second auxiliary pump, the complete cleaning path is: first water transfer zone - receiving chamber - first water transfer zone - steam generator - second water transfer zone. With a second auxiliary pump, the complete cleaning path is: first water transfer zone - receiving chamber - steam generator - second water transfer zone. In this step, the relevant pipelines can also be filled with citric acid. After descaling is complete, the waste liquid is discharged using a drain pump.

[0102] It is understandable that the descaling logic (such as descaling frequency / number of times, heating temperature, ratio of citric acid to water, soaking time, etc.) for the steam generator, the first water transfer zone, and the second water transfer zone can be the same or different.

[0103] In this application, since the steam oven has a steam generator with heating function and the steam generator itself also has descaling requirements, the steps of heating the mixture of citric acid and water to a certain temperature are all completed in the steam generator. Obviously, other heating methods such as using other heating components of the steam oven, heating the water externally, or configuring additional heating components specifically for the target location can also be used to ensure the quality of descaling.

[0104] S530. After cleaning with the mixed solution, one or more cleaning steps (such as using clean water) can be added to the target location. Taking the target location as the first water transfer zone as an example, if clean water is used to clean the first water transfer zone, then the clean water is discharged to the second water transfer zone via a steam generator.

[0105] S540. After the cleaning operation, which is mainly for descaling, is basically completed, the first auxiliary pump is started to draw clean water from the first water transfer zone into the receiving chamber, thereby effectively cleaning the auxiliary box assembly and related pipelines.

[0106] This allows for the maintenance and performance of cooking equipment through regular cleaning.

[0107] It should be noted that although the steps in the above embodiments are described in a specific order, those skilled in the art will understand that in order to achieve the effect of this application, different steps do not necessarily have to be performed in such an order. They can be performed simultaneously or in other orders. Some steps can also be added, replaced or omitted. For example, a cleaning operation can be added after the cooking is finished. S410 and S420 can be run sequentially or simultaneously. The order of descaling / cleaning operations for each target location can be flexibly adjusted.

[0108] It should be noted that although the battery swapping control method described above is presented as an example, those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited thereto. In fact, users can flexibly adjust the parameters and other elements in the relevant steps according to the actual application scenario. For example, the clean water used in S410, S530, and S540 can be at its original temperature (similar to room temperature) or clean water with a certain temperature. The timing and duration of the auxiliary box assembly replenishing the first water transfer zone with clean water containing the flavor medium can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs.

[0109] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking equipment includes: Steam generating equipment; A water transfer module includes a module body, the module body forming a first water transfer zone and a second water transfer zone; A pump assembly, comprising an inlet pump, a first auxiliary pump, and a delivery pump; An auxiliary box assembly includes at least one receiving chamber that is bidirectionally connected to the first water transfer zone by means of the first auxiliary pump; The control method includes: The water inlet pump and / or the first auxiliary pump are operated to deliver clean water to the first water transfer zone; The water pump is then activated to deliver clean water from the first water transfer zone to the steam generator.

2. The control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The phrase "operating the inlet pump and / or the first auxiliary pump to deliver clean water to the first water transfer zone" includes: The first auxiliary pump is operated in a first mode to draw clean water from the first water transfer zone into the receiving chamber, so as to: A clear water containing flavor medium is formed in the containing chamber; The first auxiliary pump is operated in the second mode to deliver clean water containing the flavor medium to the first water transfer zone.

3. The control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The receiving chamber is bidirectionally connected to the first water transfer zone via the first auxiliary pump, and the control method includes: The first auxiliary pump is operated to draw clean water from the first water transfer zone into the receiving chamber, so as to: A mixture of cleaning medium and water is formed in the receiving chamber; Deliver the mixture to the target location so that: The target location is then subjected to a cleaning operation that includes descaling. The target location includes at least a steam generating device, and the "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: The mixture is delivered to the steam generator.

4. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The phrase "bringing the mixture to the steam generator" includes: The first auxiliary pump is activated to deliver the mixture to the first water transfer zone; The water pump is operated to deliver the mixture drawn into the first water transfer zone to the steam generator. or The pump assembly includes a second auxiliary pump, and the "delivering the mixture to the steam generator" includes: The second auxiliary pump is then operated to deliver the mixture directly from the auxiliary box assembly to the steam generator.

5. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The target location includes a first water transfer zone. The phrase "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: The first auxiliary pump is activated to deliver the mixture to the first water transfer zone; The mixture is heated before or after it is delivered to the first water transfer zone. or The pump assembly includes a second auxiliary pump, and the "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: The second auxiliary pump is then activated to deliver the mixture to the steam generator for heating. The first auxiliary pump and / or the second auxiliary pump are operated to deliver the heated mixture through the containment chamber to the first water transfer zone.

6. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The target location includes a second water transfer zone. The pump assembly includes a drain pump, and the "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: The first auxiliary pump and / or the water pump are operated to deliver the mixture via the first water transfer zone to the steam generator for heating the mixture; The drain pump is operated so that the heated mixture is delivered to the second water transfer zone; or The pump assembly includes a second auxiliary pump, and the "delivering the mixture to the target location" includes: The second auxiliary pump is then activated to deliver the mixture to the steam generator and heat the mixture. The drain pump is operated to deliver the heated mixture through the containment chamber to the second water transfer zone.

7. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, After the step of "delivering the mixture to the target location so as to perform a cleaning operation including descaling on the target location", the control method further includes: The water pump is operated so as to: clean the target location at least once with clean water; Among them, "clean water" refers to clean water at its original temperature or clean water that has been heated.

8. The control method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control method further includes: Before and / or after the cooking process, the steam generator, the first water transfer zone, the second water transfer zone and / or the auxiliary box assembly shall be cleaned with clean water. And / or The first auxiliary pump is operated before the start of the cooking process, after the end of the cooking process, and / or after a cleaning operation including descaling is performed on the target location, so as to: The auxiliary box assembly is cleaned with clean water.

9. A computer-readable storage medium comprising a memory adapted to store a plurality of program codes, characterized in that, The program code is adapted to be loaded and run by a processor to perform the control method of the cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A computer device, the device comprising a memory and a processor, the memory being adapted to store a plurality of program codes, characterized in that, The program code is adapted to be loaded and run by the processor to perform the control method of the cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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