Cooking appliance

Abstract

The application discloses a cooking utensil, comprising: a box body, a cooking cavity is arranged in the box body, and a first inlet is arranged on the cooking cavity; a rapid heating cavity is installed in the box body and located outside the cooking cavity, and a second inlet is arranged on the rapid heating cavity; and a heating device is installed in the box body or outside the box body, and can selectively conduct the first inlet or the second inlet or simultaneously conduct the first inlet and the second inlet; when the first inlet is conducted, the heating device delivers at least one of steam, microwaves and hot air into the cooking cavity; and when the second inlet is conducted, the heating device delivers at least one of steam, microwaves and hot air into the rapid heating cavity. The volume of the cooking cavity is large, and when the same amount of food is cooked through the rapid heating cavity and the cooking cavity, the heating speed of the rapid heating cavity is faster, and the energy utilization rate is higher, so that the technical problem that the cooking cavity of the cooking utensil is large, the speed is slow when small amount of food is cooked, and energy is wasted is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of household appliance technology, specifically relating to a cooking appliance. Background Technology

[0002] For cooking appliances such as ovens, steam ovens, or microwave-steam-grill combination machines, their cooking chambers have a large volume, which makes cooking small portions of food slow and wasteful of energy.

[0003] Therefore, improving the speed and energy efficiency of cooking appliances when cooking small portions of food has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to solve the technical problem that cooking appliances in related solutions are slow and wasteful of energy when cooking small portions of food.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of this application provide a cooking utensil.

[0006] An embodiment of this application provides a cooking appliance, comprising: a housing with a cooking cavity inside, the cooking cavity having a first inlet; a rapid heating cavity disposed outside the cooking cavity and at least partially disposed inside the housing, the rapid heating cavity having a second inlet; and a heating device installed inside or outside the housing, selectively energizing the first inlet or the second inlet, or simultaneously energizing both inlets. When the first inlet is energized, the heating device supplies at least one of steam, microwaves, and hot air into the cooking cavity; when the second inlet is energized, the heating device supplies at least one of steam, microwaves, and hot air into the rapid heating cavity. Further, the volume of the cooking cavity is larger than the volume of the rapid heating cavity.

[0007] The cooking appliance according to embodiments of this application includes a housing, a door, a rapid-heating cavity, and a heating device. The housing has a cooking cavity for cooking food. The rapid-heating cavity is used for efficiently (rapidly) heating the food. The heating device is used to heat the cooking cavity or the food within the cooking cavity, and to heat the rapid-heating cavity or the food inside the rapid-heating cavity.

[0008] Furthermore, the heating device can cook using microwaves, steam, or hot air. A first inlet is provided on the cooking cavity to allow steam, microwaves, or hot air to enter and heat the food inside. A second inlet is provided on the rapid heating cavity to allow steam, microwaves, or hot air to enter and heat the food inside.

[0009] The heating device includes a microwave heating device and / or a steam heating device. The heating device can perform microwave heating or steam heating. Of course, the heating device can also have both microwave heating and steam heating functions at the same time.

[0010] Furthermore, since the rapid heating chamber is separately located outside the cooking chamber, the cooking chamber and the rapid heating chamber are completely independent and can be completely isolated from each other. This avoids the problem of flavors mixing between the cooking chamber and the rapid heating chamber when cooking simultaneously. Moreover, this design eliminates the need to separate the cooking chamber, allowing cooking to occur simultaneously through both the cooking chamber and the rapid heating chamber. This enables simultaneous cooking of large quantities and multiple types of ingredients, while also expanding the overall cooking capacity of the appliance.

[0011] Furthermore, the cooking cavity, as the main cooking area of ​​the cooking appliance, has a large volume, providing the cooking capacity needed for most daily scenarios. The rapid heating cavity has a smaller volume and is mainly used for cooking small amounts of food quickly, meeting the needs of cooking scenarios such as breakfast. Because of the larger volume of the cooking cavity, when cooking the same amount of food using both the rapid heating cavity and the cooking cavity, the rapid heating cavity heats up faster and has higher energy efficiency. This solves the technical problem of large cooking cavities in cooking appliances being slow and energy-wasting when cooking small portions of food.

[0012] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance includes a first heating mode, a second heating mode, and a third heating mode. In the first heating mode, the heating device connects to the first inlet; in the second heating mode, the heating device connects to the second inlet; and in the third heating mode, the heating device connects to both the first and second inlets simultaneously.

[0013] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance has different operating modes, wherein the energy efficiency of the first heating mode is lower than that of the second heating mode. That is, the energy efficiency of cooking through the rapid heating chamber is higher than that of cooking through the cooking cavity. In other words, the rapid heating chamber enables more efficient (faster) cooking compared to the cooking cavity. During use, the user can control the cooking appliance to operate according to different modes as needed.

[0014] For example, when heating a large amount of food, the first heating mode can be selected for regular heating through the cooking chamber. When heating a smaller amount of food, the second heating mode can be selected for rapid heating of a small quantity. For instance, common breakfast ingredients such as corn, eggs, and sweet potatoes can be cooked through the rapid heating chamber, making the appliance suitable for quick breakfast preparation. When heating different types of food, the third heating mode can be selected to heat the food simultaneously through both the cooking chamber and the rapid heating chamber. Of course, when heating a large amount of food, the food can be placed separately in the cooking chamber and the rapid heating chamber, and then the third heating mode can be selected for simultaneous heating through both chambers. This structure makes the heating modes of the appliance more flexible, better meeting the different heating needs of users and improving the user experience.

[0015] Furthermore, the volume of the cooking cavity is half the volume of the rapid heating cavity, meaning the volume of the cooking cavity is more than twice the volume of the rapid heating cavity. This significant difference in volume between the cooking cavity and the rapid heating cavity results in a more pronounced difference in heating speed and energy efficiency when heating is performed through the cooking cavity versus the rapid heating cavity. This allows for a more significant enhancement of the heating advantage of the rapid heating cavity and improves its utilization rate.

[0016] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes a control panel mounted on the housing for controlling the operation of the cooking appliance. The control panel and the rapid heating cavity are located on the same side of the cooking cavity along a first direction of the housing, where the first direction is either the height direction or the width direction of the housing.

[0017] In this embodiment, the control panel is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance, such as controlling the working mode and adjusting cooking parameters. The control panel and cooking cavity can be installed vertically (generally with the control panel above the cooking cavity) or horizontally (generally with the control panel on the right side of the cooking cavity). The rapid heating cavity and control panel are installed on the same side of the cooking cavity; this can be understood as the rapid heating cavity being installed in the control area (non-cooking area) of the cooking appliance. With this arrangement, the rapid heating cavity does not occupy the cooking area and does not affect the size of the cooking cavity, thus ensuring that the volume of the cooking cavity does not decrease while installing the rapid heating cavity.

[0018] Of course, the control panel and the rapid heating chamber can also be installed on different sides.

[0019] Furthermore, the control panel and the rapid heating chamber are located above the cooking chamber along the height direction. Furthermore, the cooking appliance is a built-in cooking appliance.

[0020] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the rapid heating cavity is provided on the housing in a retractable manner between the open position and the closed position.

[0021] In this embodiment, the rapid heating chamber is designed as a pull-out drawer structure. This allows the rapid heating chamber to be opened and closed quickly by pulling it out, making it convenient to put in and take out food.

[0022] When the rapid heating chamber is in the open position, at least a portion of the rapid heating chamber is located outside the chamber, and when the rapid heating chamber is in the closed position, at least a portion of the rapid heating chamber is located inside the chamber.

[0023] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the heating device includes a steam generator and a water tank. The steam generator can selectively open either a first inlet or a second inlet, or simultaneously open both inlets, to supply steam to the first inlet and / or the second inlet. The water tank is used to supply water to the steam generator. Further, the water tank is removably mounted on the housing between an open position and a closed position. Along a first direction of the housing, the water tank and the rapid heating chamber are located on the same side of the cooking chamber. The first direction is either the height direction or the width direction of the housing.

[0024] In this embodiment, the heating device is a steam heating device. That is, the heating device is mainly used to generate steam and heat water using steam. Further, the heating device includes a steam generator. The steam generator is used to heat water to generate steam. The heating device may also include a water tank, which supplies water to the steam generator to produce steam. The installation location and structure of the water tank are not limited. In one specific embodiment, the water tank can be configured as a pull-out structure, which facilitates opening and closing of the water tank, thereby facilitating the addition of water. When the water tank is in the open position, at least a portion of the water tank is outside the tank body; when the water tank is in the closed position, at least a portion of the water tank is inside the tank body.

[0025] In one specific embodiment, since the water tank and the rapid heating cavity are relatively small compared to the cooking cavity, the water tank and the rapid heating cavity can be set on the same side of the cooking cavity along the height or width direction of the enclosure. This can make the structural layout of the cooking appliance more reasonable and improve the space utilization of the cooking appliance.

[0026] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a control panel, installed on the housing, for controlling the operation of the cooking appliance; wherein, along a first direction of the housing, the water tank, the rapid heating chamber and the control panel are located on the same side of the cooking chamber, and the water tank and the rapid heating chamber are located on the same side or both sides of the control panel.

[0027] In this embodiment, when the cooking appliance includes a control panel, a water tank, and a rapid heating chamber, the control panel, water tank, and rapid heating chamber can be centrally installed on one side of the cooking chamber, and these three components can be installed sequentially along the second direction. The water tank and rapid heating chamber can be installed on the same side of the control panel, or on opposite sides of the control panel. The specific installation positions of the water tank and rapid heating chamber can be set as needed.

[0028] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance may optionally include a microwave generator for delivering microwaves into the cooking cavity and / or the rapid heating cavity.

[0029] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance can perform both steam cooking and microwave cooking. During microwave cooking, the microwave generator can input microwaves into the cooking cavity through a first inlet and into the rapid heating cavity through a second inlet. Alternatively, a separate microwave delivery port can be provided to input microwaves into both the cooking cavity and the rapid heating cavity.

[0030] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance may optionally include: a first heat radiation device, installed inside or outside the rapid heating cavity, for radiating heat into the rapid heating cavity or heating the rapid heating cavity.

[0031] In this embodiment, the food inside the rapid heating cavity can be heated by the first thermal radiation device, thus achieving the baking and heating of the food through the first thermal radiation device.

[0032] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance may optionally include: a second heat radiation device, installed inside or outside the cooking cavity, for radiating heat into the cooking cavity or heating the cooking cavity.

[0033] In this embodiment, the cooking cavity or the food inside it can be heated by the second thermal radiation device, so that the food inside the cooking cavity can be baked and heated by the second thermal radiation device.

[0034] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the rapid heating cavity is movably installed inside the box, the rapid heating cavity has a first installation state relative to the box, and the box is provided with a plug-in interface. In the first installation state, the plug-in interface is detachably connected to the second inlet, and the connection between the plug-in interface and the second inlet is sealed.

[0035] In this embodiment, the rapid heating chamber is movably installed inside the housing. For example, the rapid heating chamber can be pulled out of the housing or detachably installed on the housing. The rapid heating chamber has a first installation state relative to the housing. In the first installation state, the connector and the second inlet are detachably connected, and the connection between the two is sealed. With this structure, after the rapid heating chamber is installed in the correct position inside the housing (i.e., the rapid heating chamber is in the first installation state relative to the housing), the connector and the second inlet can be quickly connected to ensure that the steam, microwaves, or hot air generated by the heating device can enter the rapid heating chamber. When it is necessary to pull out or remove the rapid heating chamber (in other installation states), the connector and the second inlet can be easily disconnected to ensure that the rapid heating chamber can be pulled out or removed.

[0036] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the rapid heating cavity is detachably installed inside the cabinet, and the cooking appliance also includes a sensor installed inside the cabinet for sensing whether the rapid heating cavity is installed in place.

[0037] In this embodiment, a sensor is installed inside the housing to detect whether the rapid heating chamber is installed correctly. This ensures that the rapid heating chamber can be reinstalled correctly after disassembly, and that the steam interface and other components inside the outer casing can be accurately connected. Of course, in other solutions, a guide structure can be provided to guide the correct installation of the rapid heating chamber, in which case the sensor may not be necessary.

[0038] Furthermore, sensors can be used to control whether the rapid heating chamber can work, ensuring that cooking can only take place when the rapid heating chamber is installed in place. If the sensor does not detect the rapid heating chamber, it can be locked.

[0039] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a first channel connecting the heating device and a first inlet, wherein a first switch is provided on the first channel for opening or closing the first channel to conduct or block the conduction between the heating device and the first inlet. This allows or blocks the heating device from delivering steam, microwaves, or hot air into the cooking cavity. The cooking appliance further includes: a second channel connecting the heating device and a second inlet, wherein a second switch is provided on the second channel for opening or closing the second channel to conduct or block the conduction between the heating device and the second inlet. This allows or blocks the heating device from delivering steam, microwaves, or hot air into the rapid heating cavity. The cooking appliance further includes: a control device connected to the first switch and the second switch for controlling the operation of the first switch and the second switch.

[0040] In this embodiment, when cooking ingredients, the state of the first switch can be controlled as needed to control the conduction of the first and second channels, thereby controlling the object being heated by the heating device. This allows the cooking cavity heating or the rapid heating cavity heating to be activated according to actual needs, enabling the cooking appliance to achieve multiple heating modes.

[0041] The control device can control the operation of the first switch and the second switch according to user instructions during use, thereby realizing the electric control of the first switch and the second switch.

[0042] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance may optionally include a door mounted on the housing for opening and closing the cooking chamber. Further, the door is positioned on the housing away from the rapid heating chamber, thereby allowing the rapid heating chamber to be opened or closed independently, unaffected by the door.

[0043] In addition to being a pull-out structure, the rapid heating chamber can also be installed inside the cabinet (either detachable or integrated). In this case, a door cover can be installed on the cabinet corresponding to the location of the rapid heating chamber to open it.

[0044] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance may optionally include a vent that communicates with the rapid heating cavity. The vent ensures that the rapid heating cavity is connected to the outside atmosphere, preventing excessive pressure in the rapid heating cavity during cooking.

[0045] Optionally, the enclosure includes an outer shell and an inner liner, with the inner liner installed inside the outer shell. The inner liner encloses the cooking cavity. A rapid heating cavity and a heating device are installed between the outer shell and the inner liner.

[0046] Alternatively, the cooking appliance may be an oven, a steam oven, or a microwave-steam-oven combination appliance.

[0047] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0048] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0049] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 3 This is the third structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 4 This is the fourth structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 5 This is the fifth schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0054] Figure 6 This is the sixth schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 7 This is the seventh structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0056] Figure 8 This is the eighth schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0057] Figure 9 This is the ninth schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0058] Figure 10 This is the tenth schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 11 This is a simplified structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 12 This is a second simplified structural schematic diagram of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of this application.

[0061] The reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0062] 1. Cabinet, 12. Cooking cavity, 14. First inlet, 16. Socket, 2. Rapid heating cavity, 22. Second inlet, 3. Heating device, 32. Steam generator, 34. Water tank, 4. Control panel, 5. Microwave generator, 6. First heat radiation device, 7. Second heat radiation device, 8. First channel, 82. First switch, 9. Second channel, 92. Second switch, 10. Door, 11. Control device, 13. Sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0063] The embodiments of this application will now be described in detail. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0064] The cooking appliance according to embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a cooking appliance, including a housing 1, a door 10, a rapid heating cavity 2, and a heating device 3. The housing 1 contains a cooking cavity 12 (its internal structure is as shown in the diagram). Figure 8 As shown, the cooking cavity 12 is provided with a first inlet 14. The rapid heating cavity 2 is located outside the cooking cavity 12 and at least partially inside the housing 1, and is provided with a second inlet 22. The heating device 3 is installed inside or outside the housing 1, and can selectively open the first inlet 14 or the second inlet 22, or simultaneously open both inlets 14 and 22, to deliver at least one of steam, microwaves, and hot air to the corresponding cavity. That is, the heating device 3 is used to generate heating media such as steam, microwaves, and hot air. When the first inlet 14 is open, the heating device 3 delivers at least one of the heating media, steam, microwaves, and hot air, to the cooking cavity 12; when the second inlet 22 is open, the heating device 3 delivers at least one of the heating media, steam, microwaves, and hot air, to the rapid heating cavity 2.

[0066] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the volume of the cooking cavity 12 is greater than the volume of the rapid heating cavity 2.

[0067] The cooking appliance according to the embodiments of this application includes a housing 1, a door 10, a rapid heating cavity 2, and a heating device 3. The housing 1 has a cooking cavity 12 for cooking food. The rapid heating cavity 2 is used for efficiently (rapidly) heating food. The heating device 3 is used to heat the cooking cavity 12 or the food inside the cooking cavity 12, and to heat the rapid heating cavity 2 or the food inside the rapid heating cavity 2.

[0068] Furthermore, the heating device 3 can cook using microwaves, steam, or hot air. The cooking cavity 12 is provided with a first inlet 14 to allow steam, microwaves, or hot air to enter and heat the food within. The rapid heating cavity 2 is provided with a second inlet 22 to allow steam, microwaves, or hot air to enter and heat the food within.

[0069] The heating device 3 includes a microwave heating device and / or a steam heating device. The heating device 3 can perform microwave heating or steam heating. Of course, the heating device 3 can also have both microwave heating and steam heating functions at the same time.

[0070] Furthermore, the rapid heating chamber 2 is separately and additionally located outside the cooking chamber 12. The cooking chamber 12 and the rapid heating chamber 2 are completely independent (e.g., Figures 1 to 7As shown, the two can be completely isolated, thus avoiding the problem of flavors mixing between the cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2 when they are cooking simultaneously. Furthermore, this configuration does not require separating the cooking cavity 12, allowing cooking to occur simultaneously through both the cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2. This enables simultaneous cooking of large quantities and multiple types of ingredients, while also expanding the overall cooking capacity of the cooking appliance.

[0071] Furthermore, the cooking cavity 12, as the main cooking area of ​​the cooking appliance, has a large volume, providing the cooking capacity needed for most daily scenarios. The rapid heating cavity 2 has a smaller volume and is mainly used for cooking small amounts of food, enabling rapid cooking of small quantities of food to meet the needs of cooking scenarios such as breakfast. With this structure, because the cooking cavity 12 has a large volume, when cooking the same amount of food using both the rapid heating cavity 2 and the cooking cavity 12, the rapid heating cavity 2 heats up faster and has a higher energy utilization rate. This solves the technical problem of the large size of the cooking cavity 12 in the cooking appliance, which results in slow cooking speed and energy waste when cooking small portions of food.

[0072] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, the cooking appliance includes a first heating mode, a second heating mode, and a third heating mode. In the first heating mode, the heating device 3 connects the first inlet 14; in the second heating mode, the heating device 3 connects the second inlet 22; and in the third heating mode, the heating device 3 simultaneously connects the first inlet 14 and the second inlet 22.

[0073] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance has different operating modes, wherein the energy efficiency of the first heating mode is lower than that of the second heating mode. That is, the energy efficiency of the cooking appliance when cooking through the rapid heating chamber 2 is greater than that when cooking through the cooking chamber 12. In other words, the rapid heating chamber 2 achieves more efficient (faster) cooking compared to the cooking chamber 12. During use, the user can control the cooking appliance to operate according to different modes as needed.

[0074] For example, when heating a large amount of food, the first heating mode can be selected for regular heating via the cooking chamber 12. When heating a smaller amount of food, the second heating mode can be selected for rapid heating of a small quantity. For instance, common breakfast ingredients such as corn, eggs, and sweet potatoes can be cooked via the rapid heating chamber 2, making the cooking appliance suitable for quick breakfast cooking scenarios. When heating different types of food, the third heating mode can be selected to heat the food simultaneously via the cooking chamber 12 and the rapid heating chamber 2. Of course, when heating a large amount of food, the food can be placed separately in the cooking chamber 12 and the rapid heating chamber 2, and then the third heating mode can be selected to heat the food simultaneously via both chambers. This structure makes the heating modes of the cooking appliance more flexible, better meeting the different heating needs of users and improving the user experience.

[0075] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, half the volume of the cooking cavity 12 is greater than the volume of the rapid heating cavity 2, meaning the volume of the cooking cavity 12 is more than twice the volume of the rapid heating cavity 2. This results in a significant difference in volume between the cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2. When heating through the cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2, the difference in heating speed and energy efficiency becomes more pronounced. This allows for a more significant enhancement of the heating advantage of the rapid heating cavity 2 and improves its utilization rate.

[0076] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a control panel 4, which is installed on the housing 1 and used to control the operation of the cooking appliance. The control panel 4 and the rapid heating cavity 2 are located on the same side of the cooking cavity 12 along a first direction of the housing 1, which is the height direction of the housing 1.

[0077] In this embodiment, the control panel 4 is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance, such as controlling the working mode of the cooking appliance and adjusting cooking parameters. The control panel 4 and the cooking cavity 12 can be installed vertically (generally with the control panel 4 located above the cooking cavity 12) or horizontally (generally with the control panel 4 located to the right of the cooking cavity 12) (this embodiment is not shown in the figure). The rapid heating cavity 2 and the control panel 4 are installed on the same side of the cooking cavity 12, which can also be understood as the rapid heating cavity 2 being installed in the control area (non-cooking area) of the cooking appliance. With this arrangement, the rapid heating cavity 2 will not occupy the cooking area and will not affect the size of the cooking cavity 12, thus ensuring that the volume of the cooking cavity 12 does not decrease while the rapid heating cavity 2 is installed.

[0078] Of course, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5and Figure 6 As shown, the control panel 4 and the rapid heating chamber 2 can also be installed on different sides.

[0079] Furthermore, the control panel 4 and the rapid heating cavity 2 are located above the cooking cavity 12 along the height direction. Furthermore, the cooking appliance is a built-in cooking appliance.

[0080] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the rapid heating chamber 2 is slidably mounted on the housing 1 between the open and closed positions.

[0081] In this embodiment, the rapid heating cavity 2 is configured as a pull-out drawer structure. This allows the rapid heating cavity 2 to be quickly opened and closed by pulling it out, facilitating the loading and unloading of food.

[0082] When the rapid heating chamber 2 is in the open position, at least a portion of the rapid heating chamber 2 is located outside the housing 1, and when the rapid heating chamber 2 is in the closed position, at least a portion of the rapid heating chamber 2 is located inside the housing 1.

[0083] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 11 As shown, the heating device 3 includes a steam generator 32 and a water tank 34. The steam generator 32 can selectively open the first inlet 14 or the second inlet 22, or simultaneously open the first inlet 14 and the second inlet 22, to supply steam to the first inlet 14 and / or the second inlet 22. The water tank 34 is used to supply water to the steam generator 32. Further, the water tank 34 is removably mounted on the housing 1 between an open position and a closed position. Along a first direction of the housing 1, the water tank 34 and the rapid heating cavity 2 are located on the same side of the cooking cavity 12. The first direction is either the height direction or the width direction of the housing 1.

[0084] In this embodiment, the heating device 3 is a steam heating device. That is, the heating device 3 is mainly used to generate steam and heat water using steam. Further, the heating device 3 includes a steam generating device 32. The steam generating device 32 is used to heat water to generate steam. The heating device 3 may also include a water tank 34, which can supply water to the steam generating device 32 to generate steam. The installation position and structure of the water tank 34 are not limited. In a specific embodiment, the water tank 34 can be configured as a pull-out structure, which facilitates opening and closing of the water tank 34, thereby facilitating the addition of water to the water tank 34. When the water tank 34 is in the open position, at least a portion of the water tank 34 is located outside the housing 1; when the water tank 34 is in the closed position, at least a portion of the water tank 34 is located inside the housing 1.

[0085] In one specific embodiment, since the water tank 34 and the rapid heating cavity 2 are relatively small compared to the cooking cavity 12, the water tank 34 and the rapid heating cavity 2 can be set on the same side of the cooking cavity 12 along the height or width direction of the housing 1. This can make the structural layout of the cooking appliance more reasonable and improve the space utilization of the cooking appliance.

[0086] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the cooking appliance includes a control panel 4, a water tank 34, and a rapid heating chamber 2. The control panel 4, water tank 34, and rapid heating chamber 2 are concentrated on one side of the cooking chamber 12, and these three components can be installed sequentially along a second direction (perpendicular to the first direction, either the height direction or the width direction). The water tank 34 and the rapid heating chamber 2 can be installed on the same side of the control panel 4 (e.g.,...). Figure 6 As shown), it can also be installed on both sides of the control panel 4 that are positioned opposite each other (as shown). Figure 5 (As shown). The specific installation positions of the water tank 34 and the rapid heating chamber 2 can be set as needed.

[0087] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 11 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a microwave generator 5 for delivering microwaves into the cooking cavity 12 and / or the rapid heating cavity 2.

[0088] In this embodiment, the cooking appliance can perform both steam cooking and microwave cooking. During microwave cooking, the microwave generator 5 can input microwaves into the cooking cavity 12 through the first inlet 14 and into the rapid heating cavity 2 through the second inlet 22. Alternatively, a separate microwave delivery port can be provided to input microwaves into both the cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2.

[0089] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 11As shown, the cooking appliance also includes: a first heat radiation device 6, installed inside or outside the rapid heating cavity 2, for radiating heat into the rapid heating cavity 2 or heating the rapid heating cavity 2.

[0090] In this embodiment, the rapid heating cavity 2 or the food inside it can be heated by the first thermal radiation device 6, so that the food can be baked and heated by the first thermal radiation device 6.

[0091] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 11 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a second heat radiation device 7, which is installed inside or outside the cooking cavity 12, for radiating heat into the cooking cavity 12 or heating the cooking cavity 12.

[0092] In this embodiment, the cooking cavity 12 or the food inside it can be heated by the second thermal radiation device 7, so that the food inside the cooking cavity 12 can be baked and heated by the second thermal radiation device 7.

[0093] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the rapid heating chamber 2 is movably installed inside the housing 1. The rapid heating chamber 2 has a first installation state relative to the housing 1. The housing 1 is provided with a plug-in interface 16. In the first installation state, the plug-in interface 16 is detachably connected to the second inlet 22, and the connection between the plug-in interface 16 and the second inlet 22 is sealed.

[0094] In this embodiment, the rapid heating chamber 2 is movably installed inside the housing 1. For example, the rapid heating chamber 2 can be pulled out and installed on the housing 1, or it can be detachably installed on the housing 1. The rapid heating chamber 2 has a first installation state relative to the housing 1. In the first installation state, the connector 16 and the second inlet 22 are detachably connected, and the connection between the two is sealed. With this structure, after the rapid heating chamber 2 is installed in the correct position inside the housing 1 (i.e., the rapid heating chamber 2 is in the first installation state relative to the housing 1), the connector 16 and the second inlet 22 can be quickly connected to ensure that the steam, microwaves, or hot air generated by the heating device 3 can enter the rapid heating chamber 2. When it is necessary to pull out or remove the rapid heating chamber 2 (in other installation states), the connector 16 and the second inlet 22 can be easily disconnected to ensure that the rapid heating chamber 2 can be pulled out or removed.

[0095] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 11As shown, the cooking appliance also includes: a first channel 8, connecting the heating device 3 and the first inlet 14, with a first switch 82 installed on the first channel 8 for opening or closing the first channel 8 to connect or disconnect the heating device 3 from the first inlet 14. This allows or blocks the heating device 3 from supplying steam, microwaves, or hot air into the cooking cavity 12. The cooking appliance also includes: a second channel 9, connecting the heating device 3 and the second inlet 22, with a second switch 92 installed on the second channel 9 for opening or closing the second channel 9 to connect or disconnect the heating device 3 from the second inlet 22. This allows or blocks the heating device 3 from supplying steam, microwaves, or hot air into the rapid heating cavity 2. The cooking appliance also includes: a control device 11, connected to the first switch 82 and the second switch 92, for controlling the operation of the first switch 82 and the second switch 92.

[0096] In this embodiment, when cooking ingredients, the state of the first switch 82 can be controlled as needed to control the conduction of the first channel 8 and the second channel 9, thereby controlling the heating object of the heating device 3. In this way, the heating of the cooking cavity 12 or the heating of the rapid heating cavity 2 can be activated according to actual needs, so that the cooking appliance can realize multiple heating modes.

[0097] The control device 11 can control the operation of the first switch 82 and the second switch 92 according to the user's instructions during use, thereby realizing the electric control of the first switch 82 and the second switch 92.

[0098] The number of heating devices 3 can be one or more. The cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2 can be connected to the same heating device 3, such as the same steam generator 32. This reduces the number of heating devices 3. Of course, the cooking cavity 12 and the rapid heating cavity 2 can also be connected to different heating devices 3.

[0099] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figures 5 to 7 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the cooking appliance also includes a door 10, which is installed on the housing 1 and is used to open and close the cooking cavity 12. Furthermore, the door 10 is positioned on the housing 1 away from the rapid heating cavity 2, so that the rapid heating cavity 2 can be opened or closed independently, unaffected by the door 10.

[0100] In addition to being a pull-out structure, the rapid heating chamber 2 can also be installed inside the housing 1 (either detachable or integrated). In this case, a door cover that can be opened and closed can be installed on the housing 1 at the position corresponding to the rapid heating chamber 2.

[0101] In any of the above embodiments, the cooking appliance may optionally include a vent that communicates with the rapid heating chamber 2. The vent ensures that the rapid heating chamber 2 is connected to the outside atmosphere, preventing excessive pressure in the rapid heating chamber 2 during cooking.

[0102] Optionally, the housing 1 includes an outer shell and an inner liner, with the inner liner installed inside the outer shell. The inner liner forms the cooking cavity 12. The rapid heating cavity 2 and the heating device 3 are installed between the outer shell and the inner liner.

[0103] Alternatively, the cooking appliance may be an oven, a steam oven, or a microwave-steam-oven combination appliance.

[0104] Optionally, the volume of the rapid heating chamber 2 is less than or equal to 20 liters, for example, the volume of the rapid heating chamber 2 can be 15 liters or 10 liters.

[0105] In any of the above embodiments, optionally, as Figure 12 As shown, the rapid heating chamber 2 is detachably installed inside the housing 1. The cooking appliance also includes a sensor 13, which is installed inside the housing 1 to sense whether the rapid heating chamber 2 is installed in place.

[0106] In this embodiment, a sensor 13 is installed inside the housing 1. This sensor 13 is used to detect whether the rapid heating chamber 2 is installed correctly, ensuring that the rapid heating chamber 2 can be installed correctly after disassembly and reinstallation, and ensuring accurate connection between the rapid heating chamber 2 and the steam interface inside the outer shell. Of course, in other solutions, a guide structure can also be set to guide the correct installation of the rapid heating chamber 2, in which case the sensor 13 may not be required.

[0107] Furthermore, the sensor 13 can be used to control whether the rapid heating cavity 2 can work, so as to ensure that the rapid heating cavity 2 can only cook when it is installed in place. If the sensor 13 does not detect the rapid heating cavity 2, the rapid heating cavity 2 can be locked.

[0108] The following describes a steam oven.

[0109] In the relevant solutions, built-in ovens, steam ovens, or microwave-steam-grill combination machines have large cavity volumes, which are slow and wasteful of energy when cooking small portions of food.

[0110] To address the aforementioned issues, a proposed solution is a cooking appliance with a removable partition within the cooking cavity. This cooking appliance features two operating modes: a single large cavity mode (where the entire large cavity serves as the cooking area) and a mode in which a small cavity is partitioned off within the large cavity (where the small cavity serves as the cooking area).

[0111] In the above solutions, the large cavity is inefficient and slow, making it uneconomical for cooking small portions of food. Furthermore, the large cavity is divided into smaller cavities, which are difficult to completely isolate, making it inconvenient to use.

[0112] Based on the above problems, this embodiment designs a double steam oven, which adds a steaming rack (equivalent to a fast-heating cavity 2) to the original steam oven, which can cook small portions of food.

[0113] Figure 5 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The three-view drawing of the cooking appliance of this embodiment is shown. Dividing the functional areas from the front, the cooking appliance of this embodiment can be divided into a water tank area, a control area, a small steamer area, and a door area. Compared to traditional ovens or steamers, this embodiment adds a removable small steamer design, which can hold some food for steaming or baking. Because of its small size, cooking in this area offers advantages such as high efficiency, speed, and easy cleaning.

[0114] The device can have one or more steaming racks, whose arrangement and placement are flexible, and which can be pulled out from the front or electrically extended. The steaming racks can function as: single steaming, single baking, a combination of steaming and baking, or electromagnetic heating, etc. The placement of the steaming racks can also be as follows: Figure 6 As shown.

[0115] Figure 7 The diagram shows how the steamer rack is positioned inside the machine. Because the steamer rack needs to hold the food, a portion of it extends into the machine.

[0116] Figure 3 The diagram shows a view of the remaining structure of the cooking appliance after the water tank (water tank 34) and steamer rack have been removed. Both the water tank and steamer rack can be removed during use. The steamer rack serves as both a food container and a cooking container, allowing for the placement of small volumes or portions of food for rapid cooking.

[0117] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the structure shown. Figure 4 for Figure 3 Top view of the structure shown.

[0118] To facilitate cooking, the steamer is equipped with steam inlet and vent outlets that automatically connect during installation to ensure steam access.

[0119] In another scenario, when the steamer is used as a baking function, the machine may be equipped with electromagnetic heating, and the steamer may be made of stainless steel. Alternatively, a heating plate (equivalent to the first heat radiation device 6) can be installed on the steamer for internal heating when it is used as a baking function.

[0120] Beneficial effects:

[0121] This embodiment of the cooking appliance adds a small steaming and baking area to the existing built-in functions, enabling rapid cooking within this small area, which is also easy to clean. When in use, the small steaming rack can be used alone for quick cooking, such as for breakfast; alternatively, the large and small compartments can be used together for simultaneous cooking without flavor mixing. Foods that can be cooked in the small area include corn, eggs, and sweet potatoes, making it suitable for quick breakfast cooking scenarios.

[0122] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. 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.

[0123] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, include: The box body has a cooking cavity inside, and a first inlet is provided on the cooking cavity; A rapid heating cavity is disposed outside the cooking cavity and at least partially disposed inside the box, and the rapid heating cavity is provided with a second inlet; A heating device, installed inside or outside the housing, can selectively open the first inlet or the second inlet, or simultaneously open both the first inlet and the second inlet. When the first inlet is opened, the heating device delivers at least one of steam, microwaves, and hot air into the cooking cavity. When the second inlet is opened, the heating device delivers at least one of steam, microwaves, and hot air into the rapid heating cavity. The volume of the cooking cavity is greater than the volume of the rapid heating cavity.

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a first heating mode, a second heating mode, and a third heating mode. In the first heating mode, the heating device connects to the first inlet. In the second heating mode, the heating device connects to the second inlet. In the third heating mode, the heating device connects to both the first inlet and the second inlet simultaneously.

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The volume of the cooking cavity is greater than half the volume of the rapid heating cavity.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A control panel, installed on the housing, is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance; Wherein, along the first direction of the housing, the control panel and the rapid heating cavity are located on the same side of the cooking cavity, and the first direction is the height direction or the width direction of the housing.

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rapid heating chamber can be pulled out and installed on the housing between the open and closed positions.

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating device includes a steam generator and a water tank. The steam generator can selectively open the first inlet or the second inlet, or simultaneously open the first inlet and the second inlet, to deliver steam to the first inlet and / or the second inlet. The water tank is used to supply water to the steam generator. The water tank is removably mounted on the housing between the open and closed positions, and / or along a first direction of the housing, the water tank and the rapid heating cavity are located on the same side of the cooking cavity, the first direction being the height or width direction of the housing.

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: A control panel, installed on the housing, is used to control the operation of the cooking appliance; Wherein, along the first direction of the housing, the water tank, the rapid heating cavity, and the control panel are located on the same side of the cooking cavity, and the water tank and the rapid heating cavity are located on the same side or both sides of the control panel.

8. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A microwave generator for delivering microwaves into the cooking cavity and / or the rapid heating cavity; and / or A first thermal radiation device, installed inside or outside the rapid heating cavity, is used to radiate heat into the rapid heating cavity or to heat the rapid heating cavity; and / or The second heat radiation device is installed inside or outside the cooking cavity to radiate heat into the cooking cavity or to heat the cooking cavity.

9. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The rapid heating chamber is movably installed inside the housing, and the rapid heating chamber has a first installation state relative to the housing. The housing is provided with a connector. In the first installation state, the connector is detachably connected to the second inlet, and the connection between the connector and the second inlet is sealed; and / or The rapid heating cavity is detachably installed inside the box. The cooking appliance also includes a sensor installed inside the box to sense whether the rapid heating cavity is installed in place.

10. The cooking utensil according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A first channel connects the heating device to the first inlet. A first switch is provided on the first channel to open or close the first channel, so as to connect the heating device to the first inlet or block the connection between the heating device and the first inlet. The second channel connects the heating device and the second inlet. A second switch is provided on the second channel to open or close the second channel, so as to connect the heating device and the second inlet or block the connection between the heating device and the second inlet. A control device, connected to the first switch and the second switch, is used to control the operation of the first switch and the second switch.

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