Cooking apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a cooking device, which comprises a cooking cavity, a smoke inlet, a smoke outlet and a baffle. The smoke inlet is connected with the cooking cavity, the smoke outlet is connected with the cooking cavity, the baffle is suitable for being mounted on the cooking cavity and being detached from the cooking cavity, and the baffle is suitable for separating the cooking cavity into a first space and a second space when being mounted on the cooking cavity, so that the smoke inlet and the smoke outlet are connected with the second space respectively. The baffle in the technical scheme of the application is detachably arranged, the baffle can separate the cooking cavity into the first space and the second space, the second space can transfer heat to the first space when smoke is input into the second space through the action of the baffle, and the function of auxiliary heating / heat preservation is achieved. When the baffle is detached from the cooking cavity, the first space and the second space are equivalent to being communicated together, at this time, the cooking cavity has a relatively large space, the volume for placing food materials is ensured, and the requirement of multi-layer cooking is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, some gas ovens on the market use a baking mode based on the combustion of the burner to produce flue gas. The flue gas enters the cooking cavity through the flue gas inlet and is discharged through the flue gas outlet. The baking mode only involves baking and cooking the food placed in the cooking cavity, and the functionality of the baking mode needs to be enriched. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art. To this end, this application proposes a cooking apparatus.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a cooking apparatus, the cooking apparatus comprising:

[0005] Cooking cavity;

[0006] The smoke inlet is connected to the cooking cavity;

[0007] The smoke outlet is connected to the cooking cavity; and

[0008] A baffle, adapted to be installed in and detached from the cooking cavity, the baffle being adapted to divide the cooking cavity into a first space and a second space when installed in the cooking cavity, so that the smoke inlet and the smoke outlet are respectively connected to the second space.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, the first space is located above the second space.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the volume of the first space is greater than the volume of the second space.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the first space is located above the second space, and the baffle is height-adjustable within the cooking cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the wall of the cooking cavity is provided with a plurality of support platforms arranged alternately along the height direction, and the baffle is adapted to overlap any of the support platforms under the action of gravity so that its height is adjustable within the cooking cavity.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the first space is located above the second space, and the baffle has an upwardly opening groove cavity.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the smoke inlet and the smoke outlet are located on the same side of the cooking cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the smoke inlet and the smoke outlet are located on the rear side of the cooking cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the smoke inlet and the smoke outlet are arranged in a left-right direction.

[0017] In some embodiments of this application, the highest point of the smoke inlet and the highest point of the smoke outlet are set at the same height.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the smoke inlet and the smoke outlet are the same size.

[0019] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a smoke inlet chamber, which is connected to the smoke inlet.

[0020] The smoke inlet chamber and the first space share a wall; and / or the smoke inlet chamber is located on the rear side of the cooking chamber.

[0021] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a smoke inlet chamber, a combustion chamber, and a burner. The smoke inlet chamber is connected to the smoke inlet port, the burner is disposed in the combustion chamber, and the combustion chamber and the smoke inlet chamber are connected through a smoke supply port. The lowest point of one of the smoke supply port and the smoke inlet port is not lower than the highest point of the other of the smoke supply port and the smoke inlet port.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the lowest point of the smoke supply port is higher than the highest point of the smoke inlet.

[0023] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a smoke inlet chamber, a combustion chamber, and a burner. The smoke inlet chamber is connected to the smoke inlet port, the burner is disposed in the combustion chamber, and the combustion chamber and the smoke inlet chamber are connected through a smoke supply port, the lowest point of which is higher than the highest point of the burner.

[0024] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a smoke outlet chamber, which is connected to the smoke outlet.

[0025] The smoke outlet chamber and the first space share a wall; and / or the smoke outlet chamber is located on the rear side of the cooking chamber.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a smoke outlet chamber and a smoke vent, the smoke vent being connected to the smoke outlet chamber and the smoke outlet being connected to the smoke vent, and the lowest point of one of the smoke outlet and the smoke vent being not lower than the highest point of the other of the smoke outlet and the smoke vent.

[0027] In some embodiments of this application, the lowest point of the exhaust port is higher than the highest point of the smoke outlet.

[0028] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a first side plate and a second side plate, the second side plate and the first side plate enclosing a smoke inlet chamber and a smoke outlet chamber, at least one of the first side plate and the second side plate having a pressed profile protruding toward the other, the pressed profile separating the smoke inlet chamber and the smoke outlet chamber.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the cooking device further includes a steam inlet and a steam outlet, the steam inlet being connected to the cooking cavity and the steam outlet being connected to the cooking cavity. When the baffle is installed in the cooking cavity, the steam inlet and the steam outlet are respectively connected to the first space.

[0030] The baffle in this application is detachable. The baffle can divide the cooking cavity into a first space and a second space. Through the action of the baffle, when the flue gas enters the second space, the second space can transfer heat to the first space, playing a role in auxiliary heating / heat preservation. When the baffle is removed from the cooking cavity, it is equivalent to the first space and the second space being connected together. At this time, the cooking cavity has a relatively large space, ensuring the volume for placing food and meeting the needs of multi-layer cooking.

[0031] Other 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

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other designs can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of the cooking apparatus in some embodiments;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking apparatus from another perspective in some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view marked A in the middle;

[0036] Figure 4 Exploded views of the cooking apparatus in some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another perspective of the cooking device in some embodiments (perspective and...). Figure 1 and Figure 2 different);

[0038] Figure 6 Another exploded view of the cooking apparatus in some embodiments;

[0039] Figure 7 Cross-sectional views of the cooking apparatus in some embodiments;

[0040] Figure 8 Another cross-sectional view of the cooking apparatus in some embodiments;

[0041] Figure 9 Another cross-sectional view (section and cross-section) of the cooking apparatus in some embodiments Figure 7 , Figure 8 different).

[0042] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0043] Cooking chamber 100, smoke inlet 101, smoke outlet 102, steam inlet 103, steam outlet 104, first space 111, second space 112, top plate 121, bottom plate 122, left side plate 123, right side plate 124, first side plate 125, second side plate 126, molding 1261, support platform 130, combustion chamber 200, smoke supply port 210, smoke inlet chamber 310, smoke outlet chamber 320, exhaust port 321, baffle 400, recessed cavity 410, burner 510, blower 520, steam generator 530.

[0044] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0049] This application discloses a cooking apparatus, which is a device for cooking food, combined with... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device includes a cooking cavity 100, a smoke inlet 101, a smoke outlet 102, and a baffle 400. The smoke inlet 101 is connected to the cooking cavity 100, the smoke outlet 102 is connected to the cooking cavity 100, and the baffle 400 is adapted to be installed in the cooking cavity 100 and adapted to be removed from the cooking cavity 100. When the baffle 400 is installed in the cooking cavity 100, the baffle 400 divides the cooking cavity 100 into a first space 111 and a second space 112. At this time, the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 are respectively connected to the second space 112.

[0050] In this embodiment, the baffle 400 is detachable. The baffle 400 can divide the cooking cavity 100 into a first space 111 and a second space 112. Through the action of the baffle 400, when the flue gas enters the second space 112, the second space 112 can transfer heat to the first space 111, playing a role in auxiliary heating / heat preservation. When the baffle 400 is removed from the cooking cavity 100, it is equivalent to the first space 111 and the second space 112 being connected together. At this time, the cooking cavity 100 has a relatively large space, ensuring the volume for placing food and meeting the needs of multi-layer cooking.

[0051] Specifically, the cooking cavity 100 is a space for placing food ingredients. Generally, the front of the cooking cavity 100 has an opening, and the cooking device has a door that can move between an open position and a closed position. When the door moves to the closed position, the opening is closed, and when the door moves to the open position, the opening is opened.

[0052] The smoke inlet 101 is connected to the cooking chamber 100, allowing flue gas to be supplied to the cooking chamber 100. The smoke outlet 102 is also connected to the cooking chamber 100, allowing flue gas to be discharged from the cooking chamber 100. The flue gas is a high-temperature gas flow generated by the combustion of gas. For example, the cooking device includes a burner 510. The high-temperature gas flow generated by the combustion of gas in the burner 510 is supplied to the cooking chamber 100 through the smoke inlet 101 and then discharged from the cooking chamber 100 through the smoke outlet 102, thus achieving the baking and cooking of food. Generally, a blower 520 is also provided in conjunction with the burner 510. The blower 520 provides power and supplies the oxygen needed for combustion in the burner 510, while also promoting the flow of flue gas.

[0053] In related technologies, food is baked and cooked solely through the cooking cavity 100. However, in this embodiment, a detachable baffle 400 is provided. The baffle 400 can be installed in the cooking cavity 100 or removed from the cooking cavity 100 (removal means that the baffle 400 is removed from the cooking cavity 100). When the baffle 400 is installed in the cooking cavity 100, it divides the cooking cavity 100 into a first space 111 and a second space 112. It can be understood that separation means that the first space 111 and the second space 112 are isolated from each other to a certain extent, but it does not mean that they are completely isolated (of course, they can be completely isolated). As long as the airflow (including but not limited to steam and smoke) is blocked from flowing from one of the first space 111 and the second space 112 into the other to a certain extent, it is sufficient.

[0054] When the baffle 400 is removed from the cooking chamber 100, the cooking chamber 100 has a large space. Smoke enters the cooking chamber 100 from the smoke inlet 101 and is discharged from the smoke outlet 102, thus achieving the baking and cooking of food. The large space of the cooking chamber 100 ensures the needs of multi-layer cooking. When the baffle 400 is installed in the cooking cavity 100, the cooking cavity 100 is divided into a first space 111 and a second space 112. Smoke enters the second space 112 from the smoke inlet 101 and exits from the smoke outlet 102, making it difficult for smoke to enter the first space 111. The second space 112 transfers heat to the first space 111, thus providing insulation / auxiliary heating for the first space 111. When food is placed in the first space 111, it can be kept warm / auxiliarily heated; or, in other words, it can also provide insulation / auxiliary heating for the functions currently operating in the first space 111. Smoke will not interfere with the first space 111. In some cases, even if certain food is placed in the first space 111, the heat transferred from the second space 112 to the first space 111 can still achieve baking and cooking of the food placed in the first space 111. The detachable baffle 400 enriches the functionality of the baking mode.

[0055] In particular, the use of a cooking appliance is more convenient when it integrates other modes. For example, a cooking appliance that also has a steam mode will be used.

[0056] The cooking apparatus also includes a steam inlet 103 and a steam outlet 104. The steam inlet 103 is connected to the cooking chamber 100, and the steam outlet 104 is also connected to the cooking chamber 100. When the baffle 400 is installed in the cooking chamber 100, the steam inlet 103 and the steam outlet 104 are respectively connected to the first space 111. The connection between the steam inlet 103 and the cooking chamber 100 allows steam to be supplied to the cooking chamber 100. The connection between the steam outlet 104 and the cooking chamber 100 allows steam to be discharged from the cooking chamber 100. Steam is the form in which a substance changes from a liquid to a gaseous state when heated and pressurized; in this context, steam is water vapor. Steam can be generated by heating water. There are various structural forms for heating water. For example, the cooking apparatus is equipped with a steam generator 530, which is connected to the steam inlet 103. The steam generated by the steam generator 530 is input into the first space 111 through the steam inlet 103, allowing for rapid steam generation.

[0057] With the baffle 400 in place, the cooking device has multiple usage modes:

[0058] When using the steam mode alone, with the baffle 400 installed in the cooking chamber 100 (at this time, the cooking chamber 100 is divided into a first space 111 and a second space 112), the food is placed in the first space 111. Steam enters the first space 111 through the steam inlet 103 and exits from the steam outlet 104. In this way, the food placed in the first space 111 can be steam-cooked. It is difficult for steam to enter the second space 112. This can prevent steam from being discharged from the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 to a certain extent, avoid excessive steam discharge, and prevent steam from entering the burner 510 and affecting the subsequent operation of the burner 510.

[0059] When using the baking mode alone and the baffle 400 is removed from the cooking cavity 100, the food is placed in the cooking cavity 100 (at this time, the cooking cavity 100 is a large space). The smoke enters the cooking cavity 100 through the smoke inlet 101 and is discharged from the smoke outlet 102. In this way, the food placed in the cooking cavity 100 can be baked and cooked.

[0060] Simultaneously using both steam and baking modes, with baffle 400 installed in the cooking chamber 100 (which is divided into a first space 111 and a second space 112), food is placed in the first space 111. Steam enters the first space 111 through steam inlet 103 and exits through steam outlet 104, thus enabling steam cooking of the food placed in the first space 111. Smoke enters the second space 112 through smoke inlet 101 and exits through smoke outlet 102. The smoke entering the second space 112 dissipates heat towards the first space 111 through baffle 400, providing auxiliary heating / heat preservation for steam cooking and reducing steam condensation. Essentially, the food in the first space 111 can also be baked in addition to steam cooking, which helps improve cooking efficiency and results.

[0061] Continue to combine Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the first space 111 is located above the second space 112. It is understood that the flue gas has a high temperature. When the flue gas is input into the second space 112, it has an upward tendency within the second space 112. Therefore, the temperature at the upper part of the second space 112 is higher than that at the lower part. Since the first space 111 and the second space 112 are separated by a baffle 400, with the first space 111 positioned above the second space 112 and the upper part of the second space 112 adjacent to the baffle 400, the heat from the flue gas is more easily transferred to the baffle 400 and then dissipated towards the first space 111. This more fully (relatively speaking) utilizes the heat from the flue gas, thus more effectively achieving auxiliary heating / insulation of the first space 111.

[0062] In addition, generally speaking, the opening of the cooking cavity 100 is rectangular (long side horizontal, short side vertical) and has a certain depth from the opening. The cooking cavity 100 is generally rectangular. The first space 111 is located above the second space 112, which means that the baffle 400 is arranged roughly horizontally in the cooking cavity 100. This helps to maximize the area of ​​the baffle 400 that contacts the first space 111 and the second space 112 respectively, and is more conducive to the heat of the flue gas being transferred to the first space 111 through the baffle 400.

[0063] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the volume of the first space 111 is larger than the volume of the second space 112. When food is placed in the first space 111, since the volume of the cooking cavity 100 is essentially equal to the sum of the volumes of the first space 111 and the second space 112, by designing the volume of the first space 111 to be larger than the volume of the second space 112, there is sufficient space to place the food. Furthermore, the smaller the volume of the second space 112, the smaller the area of ​​the second space 112 that radiates heat outward (outside the cooking cavity 100), effectively avoiding heat loss and allowing heat to more effectively achieve auxiliary heating / insulation of the first space 111.

[0064] For example, combining Figure 1 As shown, the baffle 400 is set horizontally, and the first space 111 is located above the second space 112. The height of the first space 111 (the distance between the highest and lowest points of the first space 111) is greater than the height of the second space 112 (the distance between the highest and lowest points of the second space 112), so that the volume of the first space 111 is greater than the volume of the second space 112.

[0065] In some embodiments, the first space 111 is located above the second space 112, and the height of the baffle 400 in the cooking cavity 100 is adjustable. By adjusting the height of the baffle 400 in the cooking cavity 100, the volume of the first space 111 and the second space 112 can be changed, making the use of the cooking device more flexible and adaptable to cooking in various situations.

[0066] For example, when only the baking mode is used and the baffle 400 is installed in the cooking cavity 100, the baffle 400 can be set at a higher position, so that the second space 112 has a larger volume to accommodate the food, and the fumes are difficult to enter the first space 111 and are discharged from the steam inlet 103 and the steam outlet 104.

[0067] For example, when using only the steam mode and the baffle 400 is installed in the cooking cavity 100, the baffle 400 can be set at a lower position, so that the first space 111 has a larger volume to accommodate the food, and the steam is difficult to enter the second space 112 and is discharged from the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102.

[0068] For example, when using both baking and steam modes and with the baffle 400 installed in the cooking cavity 100, the baffle 400 can be positioned at a lower position, so that the first space 111 has a larger volume to accommodate the food.

[0069] There are multiple ways to disassemble and connect the baffle 400. To facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the baffle 400, combined with... Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the cavity wall of the cooking cavity 100 is provided with a support platform 130, and the baffle 400 is adapted to overlap the support platform 130 under the action of gravity to be installed in the cooking cavity 100.

[0070] For example, the cooking cavity 100 has support platforms 130 on the left and right sides respectively. The support platform 130 can be formed by the deformation of a part of the cavity wall of the cooking cavity 100 toward the inside of the cooking cavity 100. Alternatively, the support platform 130 can be a separately manufactured component that is fixed to the cavity wall of the cooking cavity 100 by means such as screws. The left side of the baffle 400 rests on the left support platform 130 under the action of gravity, and the right side of the baffle 400 rests on the right support platform 130 under the action of gravity. This allows the installation of the baffle 400. When removing the baffle 400, it can be pulled out.

[0071] Optionally, combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, there are multiple support platforms 130, meaning two or more. These support platforms 130 are arranged alternately along the height direction on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 100. The baffle 400 is adapted to overlap any of the support platforms 130 under the action of gravity, so that the height of the cooking cavity 100 is adjustable. When the baffle 400 overlaps with a higher support platform 130, the baffle 400 is in a higher position; when the baffle 400 overlaps with a lower support platform 130, the baffle 400 is in a lower position.

[0072] Combination Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the baffle 400 is provided with an upwardly open recessed cavity 410. In this embodiment, the baffle 400 is installed approximately horizontally in the cooking cavity 100, so that the first space 111 is located above the second space 112. In this case, since the first space 111 is used for steam cooking of food, the upwardly open recessed cavity 410 of the baffle 400 can collect the oil and water generated during steam cooking, facilitating subsequent cleaning.

[0073] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 are located on the same side of the cooking cavity 100. For example, the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 are located on the rear, left, or right side of the cooking cavity 100. By arranging the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 on the same side, it is convenient to set up the smoke inlet and smoke outlet paths, which helps to simplify the structure.

[0074] Taking the smoke inlet 101 and smoke outlet 102 located on the rear side of the cooking chamber 100 as an example, and assuming the smoke inlet 101 and smoke outlet 102 are arranged in a left-right direction, the smoke enters the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112 through the smoke inlet 101. Upon entering the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112, the smoke flows forward, diverging and turning when encountering obstacles, before moving backward until it is discharged through the smoke outlet 102. This helps the smoke to be more evenly distributed in the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112, resulting in a more uniform temperature distribution. Furthermore, the smoke inlet 101 and smoke outlet 102 are located on the rear side of the cooking chamber 100, away from the user, reducing the impact on the user.

[0075] Combination Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the highest point of the smoke inlet 101 and the highest point of the smoke outlet 102 are set at the same height. As explained above, since the baffle 400, when installed in the cooking cavity 100, divides the cooking cavity 100 into a first space 111 and a second space 112, and it is necessary to ensure that the second space 112 connects the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102, especially when the first space 111 is located above the second space 112, setting the highest point of the smoke inlet 101 and the highest point of the smoke outlet 102 at the same height is more conducive to achieving the connection with the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 within the minimum volume of the second space 112. Optionally, the smoke inlet 101 and the smoke outlet 102 are of the same size, which helps to improve processing efficiency.

[0076] Combination Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device further includes a smoke inlet chamber 310, which is connected to a smoke inlet 101. The smoke first enters the smoke inlet chamber 310 and then enters the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112 through the smoke inlet 101.

[0077] Specifically, the cooking device also includes a burner 510 and a combustion chamber 200. The burner 510 is disposed in the combustion chamber 200. Gas is introduced into the burner 510 and sprayed toward the combustion chamber 200 to be ignited and form a flame. The flame is generated in the combustion chamber 200. The combustion chamber 200 is connected to the smoke inlet 310 through the smoke supply port 210. The flue gas enters the smoke inlet 310 from the combustion chamber 200 through the smoke supply port 210 and then enters the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112.

[0078] Optionally, the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the first space 111 share a wall. As mentioned above, the flue gas entering the second space 112 can dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the baffle 400, thereby providing auxiliary heating / insulation for the first space 111. In this embodiment, the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the first space 111 share a wall, so the flue gas entering the smoke inlet chamber 310 can also dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the common wall, further enhancing the auxiliary heating / insulation effect on the first space 111. For example, the smoke inlet chamber 310 can be located at the rear of the cooking chamber 100, thus facilitating the removal of the heat source (burner 510) from the user.

[0079] Combination Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the lowest point of one of the smoke supply port 210 and the smoke inlet 101 is not lower than the highest point of the other of the smoke supply port 210 and the smoke inlet 101. With this setting, when the smoke enters the smoke inlet chamber 310 from the smoke supply port 210, it needs to flow a certain distance in the vertical direction before it can enter the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112 through the smoke inlet 101. With this setting, the flow path of the smoke is extended, the smoke inlet chamber 310 can be maximized in a limited space, and it is conducive to the smoke filling the smoke inlet chamber 310. This makes it more conducive for the smoke entering the smoke inlet chamber 310 to dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the common wall, and can achieve a better preheating effect on the cooking chamber 100.

[0080] For example, the lowest point of the smoke supply port 210 is higher than the highest point of the smoke inlet 101, thus placing the smoke supply port 210 at a relatively higher position and the smoke inlet 101 at a relatively lower position. The flue gas generated by the combustion of the burner 510 rises rapidly, especially under the action of the blower 520, which places the smoke supply port 210 at a relatively higher position. This facilitates the flow of flue gas through the smoke supply port 210 into the smoke inlet chamber 310. The smoke inlet 101 is at a lower position, allowing the flue gas to flow from top to bottom and fill the smoke inlet chamber 310. This design also facilitates the connection between the smoke inlet 101 and the lower second space 112 when the baffle 400 divides the first space 111 and the second space 112 in the vertical direction.

[0081] Combination Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the lowest point of the flue gas inlet 210 is higher than the highest point of the burner 510. As explained above, the flame is generated in the combustion chamber 200, and the flue gas enters the inlet chamber 310 from the combustion chamber 200 through the flue gas inlet 210. Therefore, if the lowest point of the flue gas inlet 210 is lower than the highest point of the burner 510, the flame can drift into the inlet chamber 310 with the flue gas flow, which is detrimental to temperature control. The fact that the lowest point of the flue gas inlet 210 is higher than the highest point of the burner 510 helps to suppress the flame from drifting into the inlet chamber 310 with the flue gas, thus facilitating temperature control.

[0082] Combination Figures 5 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device also includes a smoke outlet 320, which is connected to a smoke outlet 102. Smoke enters the smoke outlet 320 from the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112 and is then discharged to the outside.

[0083] Specifically, the cooking device also includes a smoke exhaust port 321, which is connected to the smoke outlet chamber 320. The flue gas generated by the combustion of the burner 510 enters the smoke inlet chamber 310 from the smoke supply port 210, then enters the cooking chamber 100 / second space 112 through the smoke inlet port 101, then enters the smoke outlet chamber 320 through the smoke outlet port 102, and finally is discharged to the outside through the smoke exhaust port 321.

[0084] Optionally, the smoke exhaust chamber 320 and the first space 111 share a wall. As mentioned above, the flue gas entering the smoke inlet chamber 310 can dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the common wall, and the flue gas entering the second space 112 can dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the baffle 400. In this embodiment, the smoke exhaust chamber 320 and the first space 111 share a wall, so the flue gas entering the smoke exhaust chamber 320 can also dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the common wall, further enhancing the auxiliary heating / insulation effect on the first space 111 and reducing the generation of condensate. For example, the smoke exhaust chamber 320 is located at the rear of the cooking chamber 100, which facilitates the exhaust of flue gas to the outside and away from the user.

[0085] The smoke inlet chamber 310, the smoke outlet chamber 320, and the second space 112 can all dissipate heat to the first space 112, achieving better auxiliary heating / insulation effects for the first space, greatly reducing the condensation of water vapor during steam cooking, and making steam cooking more beneficial.

[0086] In some embodiments, the lowest point of one of the smoke outlet 102 and the smoke exhaust outlet 321 is not lower than the highest point of the other of the smoke outlet 102 and the smoke exhaust outlet 321. With this arrangement, when the smoke enters the smoke exhaust chamber 320 through the smoke outlet 102, it needs to flow a certain distance in the vertical direction before it can be discharged to the outside through the smoke exhaust outlet 321. With this arrangement, the flow path of the smoke is extended, the smoke exhaust chamber 320 can be maximized in a limited space, and it is conducive to the smoke filling the smoke exhaust chamber 320. This makes it more conducive for the smoke entering the smoke exhaust chamber 320 to dissipate heat towards the first space 111 through the common wall, thereby achieving a better preheating effect on the cooking chamber 100.

[0087] For example, the lowest point of the exhaust port 321 is higher than the highest point of the smoke outlet 102. Thus, the exhaust port 321 is in a relatively higher position and the smoke outlet 102 is in a relatively lower position. When the baffle 400 divides the first space 111 and the second space 112 in the vertical direction, it facilitates the connection between the smoke outlet 102 and the second space 112 located below.

[0088] Combination Figures 6 to 9 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device further includes a first side plate 125 and a second side plate 126. The second side plate 126 and the first side plate 125 enclose the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the smoke outlet chamber 320. At least one of the first side plate 125 and the second side plate 126 is provided with a pressed profile 1261 protruding towards the other, which separates the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the smoke outlet chamber 320. The connection between the first side plate 125 and the second side plate 126 facilitates the common wall arrangement of the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the first space 111, as well as the smoke outlet chamber 320 and the first space 111.

[0089] Specifically, the cooking device has a top plate 121, a bottom plate 122, a left side plate 123, a right side plate 124, a first side plate 125, and a second side plate 126. The left side plate 123 is connected to the left side of the top plate 121 and the bottom plate 122, the right side plate 124 is connected to the right side of the top plate 121 and the bottom plate 122, the first side plate 125 is connected to the rear side of the top plate 121, the bottom plate 122, the left side plate 123, and the right side plate 124 (the first side plate 125 is equivalent to a back plate), and the second side plate 126 is connected to the front surface of the first side plate 125. The top plate 121, the bottom plate 122, the left side plate 123, the right side plate 124, and the first side plate 125 together enclose a cooking cavity 100, thus forming a smoke inlet cavity 310 and a smoke outlet cavity 320 on the rear side of the cooking cavity 100.

[0090] Optionally, at least one of the first side plate 125 and the second side plate 126 is provided with a protruding molded form 1261 facing the other, which separates the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the smoke outlet chamber 320. For example, the second side plate 126 is provided with a rearward protruding molded form 1261, which is formed by stamping. When the first side plate 125 and the second side plate 126 are connected, the molded form 1261 can separate the smoke inlet chamber 310 and the smoke outlet chamber 320.

[0091] It is understandable that the cooking appliances mentioned in this article may only have steam and baking modes, or they may have microwave modes in addition to steam and baking modes. The cooking appliances may be standalone products or integrated into other products, such as range hoods and cooktops, to form integrated cooktop products.

[0092] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and does not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the concept of this application and the contents of the specification and drawings of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The cooking device includes: Cooking cavity (100); The smoke inlet (101) is connected to the cooking cavity (100); A smoke outlet (102) is connected to the cooking cavity (100); and A baffle (400) is adapted to be installed in the cooking cavity (100) and adapted to be detached from the cooking cavity (100), the baffle (400) being adapted to divide the cooking cavity (100) into a first space (111) and a second space (112) when installed in the cooking cavity (100), so that the smoke inlet (101) and the smoke outlet (102) are respectively connected to the second space (112).

2. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first space (111) is located above the second space (112); And / or, the volume of the first space (111) is greater than the volume of the second space (112).

3. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first space (111) is located above the second space (112), and the baffle (400) is height-adjustable within the cooking cavity (100).

4. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The cooking cavity (100) has a plurality of support platforms (130) arranged alternately along the height direction on its cavity wall. The baffle (400) is adapted to overlap any of the support platforms (130) under the action of gravity so that its height is adjustable within the cooking cavity (100).

5. The cooking apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first space (111) is located above the second space (112), and the baffle (400) has an upward-opening groove cavity (410).

6. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The smoke inlet (101) and the smoke outlet (102) are located on the same side of the cooking cavity (100); And / or, the smoke inlet (101) and the smoke outlet (102) are located on the rear side of the cooking cavity (100); And / or, the smoke inlet (101) and the smoke outlet (102) are arranged in the left-right direction; And / or, the highest point of the smoke inlet (101) and the highest point of the smoke outlet (102) are set at the same height; And / or, the smoke inlet (101) and the smoke outlet (102) are the same size.

7. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device also includes a smoke inlet chamber (310), which is connected to the smoke inlet (101); The smoke inlet chamber (310) and the first space (111) are provided on the same wall; and / or the smoke inlet chamber (310) is located on the rear side of the cooking chamber (100).

8. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a smoke inlet chamber (310), a combustion chamber (200), and a burner (510). The smoke inlet chamber (310) is connected to the smoke inlet (101), and the burner (510) is disposed in the combustion chamber (200). The combustion chamber (200) and the smoke inlet chamber (310) are connected through a smoke supply port (210). The lowest point of one of the smoke supply port (210) and the smoke inlet (101) is not lower than the highest point of the other of the smoke supply port (210) and the smoke inlet (101).

9. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The lowest point of the smoke supply port (210) is higher than the highest point of the smoke inlet (101).

10. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a smoke inlet chamber (310), a combustion chamber (200), and a burner (510). The smoke inlet chamber (310) is connected to the smoke inlet (101), and the burner (510) is located in the combustion chamber (200). The combustion chamber (200) and the smoke inlet chamber (310) are connected through a smoke supply port (210), and the lowest point of the smoke supply port (210) is higher than the highest point of the burner (510).

11. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device also includes a smoke outlet chamber (320), which is connected to the smoke outlet (102); The smoke outlet chamber (320) and the first space (111) are provided on the same wall; and / or the smoke outlet chamber (320) is located on the rear side of the cooking chamber (100).

12. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a smoke outlet (320) and a smoke vent (321), the smoke vent (321) and the smoke outlet (320) being connected, the smoke outlet (320) and the smoke vent (102) being connected, and the lowest point of one of the smoke outlet (102) and the smoke vent (321) being not lower than the highest point of the other of the smoke outlet (102) and the smoke vent (321).

13. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that, The lowest point of the exhaust port (321) is higher than the highest point of the smoke outlet (102).

14. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a first side plate (125) and a second side plate (126), the second side plate (126) and the first side plate (125) enclosing a smoke inlet chamber (310) and a smoke outlet chamber (320), at least one of the first side plate (125) and the second side plate (126) is provided with a protruding profile (1261) facing the other, the protruding profile (1261) separating the smoke inlet chamber (310) and the smoke outlet chamber (320).

15. The cooking apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a steam inlet (103) and a steam outlet (104). The steam inlet (103) is connected to the cooking cavity (100), and the steam outlet (104) is connected to the cooking cavity (100). When the baffle (400) is installed in the cooking cavity (100), the steam inlet (103) and the steam outlet (104) are respectively connected to the first space (111).

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