Cooking utensil

Abstract

The utility model provides a cooking utensil, which comprises a box body, a heating device and a heating device, the first partition plate is detachably mounted in the cooking cavity, and under the condition that the first partition plate is mounted at a first mounting position in the cooking cavity, the cooking cavity is divided into at least two sub-cavities by the first partition plate; the detection device is installed on the box body and used for detecting whether the first partition plate is installed at the first installation position or not, and the detection device comprises a support; the first microswitch is mounted on the bracket; the linkage piece is installed on the support and can move between a first position and a second position, the linkage piece triggers the first microswitch under the condition that the linkage piece is located at the first position, and the linkage piece is far away from the first microswitch under the condition that the linkage piece is located at the second position; the push rod is movably installed on the support, a part of the push rod extends into the cooking cavity, and under the condition that the first partition plate moves to the first installation position, the first partition plate pushes the push rod to move so that the push rod can push the linkage piece to move to the first position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household electrical appliances, in particular to a cooking utensil. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, it is difficult to detect whether the partition is installed in place in the variable volume cooking utensils, or the detection device has a complex structure. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technology.

[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a cooking utensil.

[0005] To achieve at least one of the above purposes, the utility model proposes a cooking utensil, comprising: a box body, comprising a cooking cavity; a first partition, the first partition is detachably installed in the cooking cavity, when the first partition is installed in the first installation position in the cooking cavity, the first partition divides the cooking cavity into at least two sub-cavities; a detection device, installed in the box body, the detection device is used to detect whether the first partition is installed in the first installation position, the detection device comprises: a bracket; a first micro switch, installed in the bracket; a linkage member, installed in the bracket, the linkage member can move between a first position and a second position, when the linkage member is in the first position, the linkage member triggers the first micro switch, when the linkage member is in the second position, the linkage member is away from the first micro switch; a push rod, movably installed in the bracket, a part of the push rod extends into the cooking cavity, when the first partition moves to the first installation position, the first partition pushes the push rod to move, so that the push rod pushes the linkage member to move to the first position.

[0006] The present application proposes a cooking utensil, comprising a box, the box comprising a cooking cavity, the cooking cavity being used to hold food, and the cooking utensil can heat and cook the food in the cooking cavity. Understandably, when the heating power of the cooking utensil remains unchanged, the larger the volume of the cooking cavity, the lower the heating efficiency of the cooking utensil on the food in the cooking cavity. Therefore, when cooking food of a smaller volume, the cooking efficiency of the cooking utensil is low due to the excessive volume of the cooking cavity. In order to improve the heating efficiency of the cooking utensil on the food, the present application further provides a first partition in the cooking utensil, and the cooking cavity can be divided into at least two sub-cavities with smaller volumes by the first partition, so as to improve the heating efficiency of the cooking utensil. Specifically, the first partition is detachably mounted on the box, and when the first partition is mounted on the box, the first partition is located in the cooking cavity, and the cooking cavity can be divided into at least two sub-cavities by the first partition, and the heat energy generated by the cooking utensil when heating food can be concentrated in one or a part of the sub-cavities. Since the volume of the sub-cavity is smaller than that of the cooking cavity, the heat energy can be more concentrated to heat the food, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the cooking appliance.

[0007] In a possible technical solution, when the first partition is installed on the box body, the first partition divides the cooking cavity into two upper and lower sub-cavities.

[0008] Further, when the first partition is installed in the first installation position in the cooking cavity, the first partition is installed in place. In order to detect whether the first partition is installed in place, the present application further provides a detection device in the cooking appliance, the detection device is used to detect whether the first partition is installed in the first installation position, so that the user can confirm whether the first partition is installed in the correct position when installing the first partition. The structure of the detection device is defined below.

[0009] Further, the detection device includes a bracket, a first micro switch, a linkage and a push rod. The first micro switch is installed on the bracket, and the first micro switch is used to indicate whether the first partition is installed in the first installation position. The linkage is installed on the bracket, and the linkage is used to trigger the first micro switch. The push rod is installed on the bracket, and the push rod is used to push the linkage to move to trigger the first micro switch. Specifically, the push rod is movably installed on the bracket, and a part of the push rod extends into the cooking cavity. In the process of the first partition moving into the cooking cavity and moving toward the first installation position, the first partition contacts the end of the push rod extending into the cooking cavity, and as the first partition moves toward the first installation position, the first partition pushes the push rod to move.

[0010] Further, the push rod can contact with the linkage member, and as the first partition pushes the push rod to move, the push rod pushes the linkage member to move. Specifically, the linkage member can move between a first position and a second position, and when the linkage member is in the first position, the linkage member triggers the first micro switch, and when the linkage member is in the second position, the linkage member is away from the first micro switch. When the first partition is not in contact with the push rod, the push rod and the linkage member are in an initial state, and at this time the linkage member is in the second position, that is, the linkage member is away from the first micro switch, and the first micro switch is not triggered. In the process of the first partition contacting the push rod and moving toward the first installation position, the first partition pushes the linkage member from the second position to move in the direction toward the first position through the push rod. When the first partition moves to the first installation position, the linkage member moves to the first position, and at this time the linkage member triggers the first micro switch to determine that the first partition is installed in place.

[0011] By setting a detection device in the cooking utensil, the installation position of the first partition can be confirmed by the detection device. When the first partition is installed in the correct position, the detection device can issue a corresponding instruction to allow the user to confirm that the first partition is installed in place and stop moving the first partition, thereby improving the user's convenience. By setting a first micro switch, a linkage and a push rod in the detection device, when the user moves the first partition, the first partition can push the push rod to move, and then the push rod can push the linkage to trigger the first micro switch. It is possible to detect whether the first partition is installed in place without setting up other components, thereby simplifying the product structure, reducing the cost of the product, reducing the installation space occupied by the detection device, and facilitating the miniaturization design of the product.

[0012] According to the above-mentioned cooking utensil of the utility model, it can also have the following distinguishing technical features:

[0013] In some technical schemes, optionally, the detection device also includes: an elastic member, wherein both ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the bracket and the linkage member, and during the process of the linkage member moving from the second position to the first position, the elastic member is stretched, and when the first partition is separated from the push rod, the elastic member pulls the linkage member to return to the second position, and the linkage member pushes the push rod to move in the direction toward the cooking cavity.

[0014] In this technical solution, the structure of the detection device is further defined. In order to enable the linkage member and the push rod to automatically reset, the present application further provides an elastic member in the detection device. One end of the elastic member is connected to the bracket, and the other end is connected to the linkage member. When the linkage member is in the second position, the elastic member is in a relaxed state, that is, the elastic member is not stretched or compressed, and the elastic member does not exert force on the linkage member. When the linkage member is in the first position, the elastic member is stretched, and the elastic member exerts a pulling force on the linkage member, so that the linkage member has a tendency to move from the first position to the second position, so that the linkage member can automatically reset to the second position when it is not subjected to the thrust of the push rod.

[0015] Specifically, during the process of inserting the first partition into the cooking cavity, the first partition first contacts the end of the push rod extending into the cooking cavity, and then as the first partition moves to the first installation position, the first partition pushes the push rod to move in the direction away from the cooking cavity, and the push rod pushes the linkage member from the second position to the first position, at which time the elastic member is stretched by the linkage member, and the elastic member generates a pulling force on the linkage member. Until the first partition moves to the first installation position, at which time the push rod pushes the linkage member to move to the first position, and the linkage member triggers the first micro switch. Since the elastic member is in a stretched state, the elastic member applies a pulling force to the linkage member, so that the linkage member is closely abutted against the push rod, thereby avoiding the phenomenon of looseness and misalignment between the linkage member and the push rod, ensuring that the push rod can keep the linkage member firmly in the first position, and the first micro switch is in a triggered state.

[0016] Furthermore, when the first partition is moved out of the cooking cavity, the first partition is separated from the push rod, the push rod no longer applies a thrust to the linkage member, and the linkage member moves from the first position to the second position under the pulling force of the elastic member. During the movement of the linkage member to the second position, the linkage member pushes the push rod to move in a direction toward the cooking cavity until the linkage member returns to the second position.

[0017] By arranging an elastic member in the detection device, a pulling force can be applied to the linkage member through the elastic member, so that the linkage member can automatically return to the second position when the first partition moves out of the cooking cavity, and the linkage member can push the push rod to move in the direction toward the cooking cavity, so that the push rod returns to the position when it is not pushed by the first partition.

[0018] In a possible technical solution, the elastic member is a spring.

[0019] In some technical schemes, optionally, the linkage member includes: a support member, connected to the bracket; a first connecting rod; a second connecting rod, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively connected to two sides of the support member; wherein the push rod can push the second connecting rod to rotate forward around the support member to drive the first connecting rod to rotate in a direction toward the first micro switch, and the elastic member can pull the second connecting rod to rotate reversely around the support member to drive the first connecting rod to rotate in a direction away from the first micro switch.

[0020] In this technical solution, the structure of the linkage member is defined. The linkage member includes a support member, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, wherein the support member is mounted on a bracket, the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively connected to two sides of the support member, the first connecting rod, the support member and the second connecting rod constitute a lever structure, the support member serves as a fulcrum, and the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod can rotate around the fulcrum.

[0021] Specifically, when the first partition moves to the first installation position, the first partition pushes the push rod to move, the push rod contacts the second connecting rod, the push rod pushes the second connecting rod to rotate forward around the support member, and the second connecting rod drives the first connecting rod to rotate forward around the support member, and the first connecting rod rotates in the direction toward the first micro switch until the first partition moves to the first installation position, at which time the first connecting rod contacts the first micro switch and triggers the first micro switch.

[0022] Furthermore, the elastic member is connected to the second connecting rod, and when the push rod pushes the second connecting rod to rotate forward, the elastic member is stretched, and the elastic member generates a pulling force on the second connecting rod. When the first partition is moved out of the cooking cavity, the first partition is separated from the push rod, and the push rod no longer generates a pushing force on the second connecting rod. At this time, the second connecting rod rotates in the opposite direction under the pulling force of the elastic member, and at the same time, the second connecting rod drives the first connecting rod to rotate in the opposite direction, and the first connecting rod rotates in a direction away from the first micro switch, and the first connecting rod is separated from the first micro switch, and the first micro switch is in a non-triggered state.

[0023] By constructing the linkage into a lever structure consisting of a support member, a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod, the linear movement of the first partition can be converted into the rotation of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, thereby simplifying the structure of the detection device, making the structure of the detection device more compact, reducing the volume of the detection device, and facilitating the miniaturization design of the product.

[0024] In some technical solutions, optionally, the length of the second connecting rod is greater than the length of the first connecting rod.

[0025] In this technical solution, the length relationship between the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is defined, and the length of the second connecting rod is greater than the length of the first connecting rod. Understandably, since the linkage is a lever structure, by setting the length of the first connecting rod to be less than the length of the second connecting rod, the distance moved by the end of the first connecting rod can be shortened, and the distance between the first connecting rod and the first micro switch can be reduced. This makes the structure of the detection device more compact, reduces the volume of the detection device, and is conducive to the miniaturization design of the product.

[0026] In some technical schemes, optionally, the bracket includes: a mounting plate, the mounting plate is used to mount the first micro switch and the linkage member; at least one limit member is connected to the mounting plate, the limit member has a first opening, and the push rod passes through the first opening to contact the linkage member; the push rod includes a protrusion, the protrusion is located on the side of the limit member away from the cooking cavity, and the cross-sectional size of the protrusion is larger than the size of the first opening.

[0027] In this technical solution, the structure of the bracket is defined. The bracket includes a mounting plate and at least one limiter, wherein the first micro switch and the linkage member are mounted on the mounting plate, the limiter is connected to the mounting plate and protrudes from the surface of the mounting plate, and the limiter is used to limit the push rod. Specifically, the limiter has a first opening, the first opening is used to pass the push rod, the push rod passes through the first opening and can move relative to the first opening to push the linkage member to trigger the first micro switch.

[0028] Furthermore, the push rod has a protrusion, which is located on the side of the stopper away from the cooking cavity, and the cross-sectional size of the protrusion is larger than the size of the first opening, so that the protrusion can be prevented from passing through the first opening, so that the push rod can be limited by the cooperation between the protrusion and the first opening, and the push rod can be prevented from escaping from the stopper. On the other hand, the protrusion can play a certain blocking role on the first opening, thereby reducing the heat transferred from the cooking cavity to the detection device.

[0029] In a possible technical solution, there are two limiting members, which are arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the push rod, and the push rod passes through the first openings of the two limiting members in sequence, so that the limiting members support and limit the push rod.

[0030] By arranging a stopper in the bracket, the push rod can be supported and installed by the stopper, and by arranging a protrusion having a cross-sectional size larger than the first opening on the push rod, and arranging the protrusion on the side of the stopper away from the cooking cavity, on the one hand, the push rod can be limited by the cooperation between the protrusion and the first opening, thereby preventing the push rod from coming off the stopper. On the other hand, the protrusion can play a certain blocking role on the first opening, thereby reducing the heat transferred from the cooking cavity to the detection device.

[0031] In some technical solutions, the push rod can be optionally insulated.

[0032] In this technical solution, the push rod is further defined. Specifically, the push rod can be insulated. Since a portion of the push rod extends into the cooking cavity, when the cooking appliance adopts a microwave heating mode, the push rod can be insulated to avoid the risk of ignition caused by the push rod, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the cooking appliance.

[0033] In a possible technical solution, the push rod is made of heat-resistant plastic.

[0034] In some technical solutions, optionally, the box body includes: a main body; a heat insulation board installed on the main body, and the detection device is installed on the heat insulation board; a heat insulation member located between the heat insulation board and the main body, the heat insulation member can insulate, and the push rod passes through the heat insulation member and extends into the cooking cavity.

[0035] In this technical solution, the structure of the box is defined. The box includes a main body, a heat insulation board and a heat insulation member. The main body is a box-shaped structure, and the wall surface of the main body encloses a cooking cavity. The detection device is installed on the heat insulation board, and the bracket, the first micro switch and the linkage member in the detection device are located on the side of the heat insulation board away from the main body. The heat insulation member is located between the heat insulation board and the main body, and the heat insulation member is made of a material with heat insulation ability, such as heat insulation cotton, etc. The heat insulation member is used to block the heat in the cooking cavity.

[0036] It is understandable that when the cooking utensil heats the food, the temperature in the cooking cavity is relatively high. In order to prevent the high temperature in the cooking cavity from damaging the detection device, the present application provides a heat insulating member between the heat insulating plate on which the detection device is installed and the main body, and the heat insulating member has a heat insulating function. In this way, the heat energy transferred from the cooking cavity to the detection device can be reduced, the damage caused by the high temperature to the detection device can be reduced, the reliability of the detection device can be improved, and the service life of the detection device can be extended. In addition, the heat loss in the cooking cavity can be reduced, and the heating efficiency of the cooking utensil on the food can be improved.

[0037] Furthermore, the push rod can pass through the heat insulation member and extend into the cooking cavity, so that the first partition can contact the push rod and push the push rod to move, thereby pushing the linkage member to trigger the first micro switch, so that the detection device can normally detect the position of the first partition.

[0038] In some technical solutions, optionally, the push rod also includes: a first rod segment; a second rod segment, connected to the side of the first rod segment facing the cooking cavity, and the cross-sectional size of the second rod segment is smaller than the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment; wherein the thermal insulation member has a second opening, the second rod segment extends into the cooking cavity through the second opening, and the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment is larger than the size of the second opening.

[0039] In this technical solution, the structure of the push rod is defined. The push rod also includes a first rod segment and a second rod segment, and the cross-sectional dimensions of the first rod segment and the second rod segment are different, that is, the push rod is a stepped structure. Specifically, the second rod segment is connected to the side of the first rod segment facing the cooking cavity, and the cross-sectional dimension of the second rod segment is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the first rod segment. The heat insulating member has a second opening, and the second rod segment extends into the cooking cavity through the second opening to avoid interference between the push rod and the heat insulating member.

[0040] Furthermore, the cross-sectional size of the second rod segment is close to the size of the second opening, the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment is larger than the size of the second opening, the first rod segment is located on the side of the heat insulating member away from the cooking cavity, and the second rod segment passes through the second opening and extends into the cooking cavity. In this way, the end surface of the first rod segment facing the heat insulating member can play a certain blocking role on the second opening, so as to reduce the heat energy transferred from the cooking cavity to the detection device, reduce the damage caused by high temperature to the detection device, improve the reliability of the detection device, and extend the service life of the detection device. In addition, it can also reduce the loss of heat energy in the cooking cavity and improve the heating efficiency of the cooking appliance on the food.

[0041] By setting the push rod to a stepped structure including a first rod segment and a second rod segment with different cross-sectional sizes, and setting the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment to be larger than the size of the second opening, the end surface of the first rod segment can play a certain blocking role on the second opening. On the one hand, it can reduce the heat energy transferred from the cooking cavity to the detection device, reduce the damage to the detection device caused by high temperature, improve the reliability of the detection device, and extend the service life of the detection device. On the other hand, it can also reduce the loss of heat energy in the cooking cavity and improve the heating efficiency of the cooking appliance on the food.

[0042] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking appliance also includes: a plurality of hot air generating devices installed on the insulation board, the hot air generating devices are used to generate hot air, and when the first partition is installed in the cooking cavity, the plurality of hot air generating devices are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-cavities.

[0043] In this technical solution, the structure of the cooking utensil is further defined. In order to enable the cooking utensil to heat the food, the present application further provides a plurality of hot air generating devices in the cooking utensil, and the hot air generating devices can generate hot air and blow the hot air into the cooking cavity to heat the food with hot air. Specifically, the hot air generating devices are installed on the heat insulation board, and the wall surface of the main body is provided with ventilation holes, and the hot air generated by the hot air generating devices can be discharged into the cooking cavity through the ventilation holes.

[0044] Furthermore, when the first partition is installed in the cooking cavity, the first partition divides the cooking cavity into a plurality of sub-cavities, and a plurality of hot air generating devices are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-cavities, and any hot air generating device can blow the hot air generated by it into the corresponding sub-cavity. Furthermore, the plurality of hot air generating devices operate independently of each other, so that when food is placed in some sub-cavities and no food is placed in other sub-cavities, some of the hot air generating devices corresponding to the sub-cavities where food is placed operate, and the other hot air generating devices are shut down, so as to avoid wasting energy.

[0045] In a possible technical solution, the first heat insulation divides the cooking cavity into two sub-cavities, which are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the box body. There are two hot air generating devices, which are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the box body. Any hot air generating device can blow hot air into the corresponding sub-cavity.

[0046] In a possible technical solution, the cooking appliance further includes a microwave component, which can radiate microwaves into the cooking cavity to achieve microwave heating of the food. The microwave component and the hot air generating device are independent of each other, and the microwave component and the hot air generating device can be operated separately or simultaneously to enrich the cooking mode of the cooking appliance, make the taste of the food richer, and improve the cooking efficiency of the cooking appliance.

[0047] In some technical schemes, optionally, any hot air generating device includes: a fan assembly, located on the side of the insulation board facing the cooking cavity, the insulation having a avoidance opening, the avoidance opening being used to avoid the fan assembly; a heating element, surrounding the fan assembly, the heating element being used to heat the airflow formed by the fan assembly to form hot air; a fan, located on the side of the insulation board facing away from the insulation, the fan being used to drive the fan assembly to rotate.

[0048] In the technical solution, the structure of the hot air generating device is defined. Any hot air generating device includes a fan assembly, a heating element and a blower. The fan assembly is used to form an airflow, the heating element is used to heat the airflow to form hot air, and the blower is used to drive the fan assembly to rotate to form an airflow. Specifically, the fan assembly is located on the side of the heat insulation board facing the cooking cavity, and the heat insulation board has a avoidance opening, and the avoidance opening is used to avoid the fan assembly to avoid interference between the fan assembly and the heat insulation board. The heating element surrounds the fan assembly, so that the airflow formed by the fan assembly can be uniformly heated by the heating element to form hot air. The wall surface of the main body has ventilation holes, and the ventilation holes are arranged opposite to the fan assembly. The hot air formed by the fan assembly and the heating element can be blown into the cooking cavity through the corresponding ventilation holes. The blower is located on the side of the heat insulation board away from the heat insulation board, and the blower is connected to the fan assembly. The blower can drive the fan assembly to rotate to form an airflow. By arranging the blower on the side of the heat insulation board away from the heat insulation board, the influence of the heat in the cooking cavity on the blower can be reduced, and the service life of the blower can be extended.

[0049] In some technical solutions, optionally, the cooking appliance further includes: a guide rail installed on the inner wall of the cooking cavity, and the guide rail is used to install the first partition.

[0050] In this technical solution, the cooking appliance is further defined. The cooking appliance further includes a guide rail, which is installed on the inner wall of the cooking cavity, and the first partition can move along the guide rail until the first partition moves to the first installation position, and the first partition can be fixed on the guide rail.

[0051] By arranging the guide rail on the inner wall of the cooking cavity, the first partition can be fixed by the guide rail on the one hand, and the moving direction of the first partition can be limited on the other hand, so that the first partition can move to the first installation position in the correct direction.

[0052] In some technical schemes, optionally, the cooking utensil also includes: a second partition, which is detachably installed in the cooking cavity, and when the second partition is installed in the second installation position in the cooking cavity, the second partition divides the cooking cavity into at least two sub-cavities; the detection device is also used to detect whether the second partition is installed in the second installation position, and the detection device also includes: a second micro switch, which is installed on the bracket, and the linkage member can also move to a third position, when the linkage member is in the third position, the linkage member triggers the second micro switch, and when the linkage member is in the first position, the linkage member is separated from the second micro switch; wherein, when the second partition moves to the second installation position, the second partition pushes the push rod to move, so that the push rod pushes the linkage member to move to the third position.

[0053] In this technical solution, the structure of the cooking appliance is further defined. The cooking appliance further includes a second partition, which can be installed in the cooking cavity separately from the first partition, and the second partition can have a different size from the first partition so that the first partition and the second partition are suitable for different ingredients, or the second partition and the first partition are made of different materials so that the first partition and the second partition are suitable for different cooking modes, and the user can choose to install the first partition or the second partition in the cooking cavity according to cooking needs.

[0054] Furthermore, the second partition is detachably mounted in the cooking cavity. When the second partition is mounted on the box body, the second partition is located in the cooking cavity. The cooking cavity can be divided into at least two sub-cavities by the second partition, and the heat energy generated by the cooking appliance when heating food can be concentrated in one or a part of the sub-cavities. Since the volume of the sub-cavity is smaller than that of the cooking cavity, the heat energy can be more concentrated to heat the food, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the cooking appliance.

[0055] Further, when the second partition is installed in the second installation position in the cooking cavity, the second partition is installed in place. The detection device can also detect whether the second partition is installed in the second installation position, so that the user can confirm whether the second partition is installed in the correct position when installing the second partition.

[0056] Further, the detection device further comprises a second micro switch, which is mounted on the bracket and is used to indicate whether the second partition is installed in the second installation position. The linkage member can also move to a third position, and when the linkage member is in the third position, the linkage member triggers the second micro switch. Specifically, in the process of the second partition moving into the cooking cavity and moving toward the second installation position, the second partition contacts the end of the push rod extending into the cooking cavity, and as the second partition moves toward the second installation position, the second partition pushes the push rod to move. When the first partition does not contact the push rod, the push rod and the linkage member are in an initial state, at which time the linkage member is in the second position, that is, the linkage member is away from the second micro switch, and the second micro switch is not triggered. In the process of the second partition contacting the push rod and moving toward the second installation position, the second partition pushes the linkage member from the second position to move in the direction toward the third position through the push rod. When the second partition moves to the second installation position, the linkage member moves to the third position, and at this time the linkage member triggers the second micro switch to determine that the second partition is installed in place.

[0057] By providing a second partition in the cooking utensil, the user can select the first partition or the second partition according to cooking needs, thereby meeting the user's various cooking needs and improving the user's convenience.

[0058] The cooking appliance may be an oven, a microwave or a microwave oven.

[0059] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent in the following description or will be understood through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0060] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0061] Figure 1 An exploded view of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0062] Figure 2 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0063] Figure 3 A second structural schematic diagram of a cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0064] Figure 4 A third structural schematic diagram of a cooking utensil according to an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0065] Figure 5 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a detection device according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0066] Figure 6 A second structural schematic diagram of a detection device according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0067] Figure 7 A third structural schematic diagram of a detection device according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0068] Figure 8 A fourth structural schematic diagram of a detection device according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0069] Fig. 9 A fifth structural diagram of a detection device according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0070] Fig.10 A sixth structural schematic diagram showing a detection device according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0071] Fig.11 One of the structural schematic diagrams of a bracket of an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0072] Fig.12 A second structural schematic diagram of a bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0073] Fig.13 A third structural schematic diagram of a bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0074] Fig.14 A fourth structural schematic diagram of a bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0075] Fig.15 A fifth structural schematic diagram of a bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0076] Fig.16 A sixth structural schematic diagram of a bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model is shown.

[0077] in, Figures 1 to 16 The corresponding relationship between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0078] 100 cooking utensil, 110 box body, 111 cooking cavity, 112 sub-cavity, 113 main body, 114 heat insulation board, 115 heat insulation member, 116 second opening, 117 guide rail, 118 back plate, 119 hot air hood, 120 first partition, 130 detection device, 131 bracket, 132 first micro switch, 133 elastic member, 134 mounting plate, 135 limit member, 136 first opening, 140 linkage member, 141 supporting member, 142 first connecting rod, 143 second connecting rod, 150 push rod, 151 protrusion, 152 first rod segment, 153 second rod segment, 160 hot air generating device, 161 fan assembly, 162 heating member, 163 fan, 164 avoidance opening, 170 door body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0079] In order to more clearly understand the above-mentioned purpose, features and advantages of the utility model, the utility model is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0080] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0081] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 16 A cooking appliance 100 is described according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0082] In one embodiment according to the present application, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the utility model proposes a cooking appliance 100, comprising: a box body 110, comprising a cooking cavity 111; a first partition 120, the first partition 120 is detachably installed in the cooking cavity 111, when the first partition 120 is installed in the first installation position in the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 divides the cooking cavity 111 into at least two sub-cavities 112; a detection device 130, installed in the box body 110, the detection device 130 is used to detect whether the first partition 120 is installed in the first installation position, and the detection device 130 includes: a bracket 131; a first micro switch 132, installed in the bracket 131; The linkage member 140 is installed on the bracket 131, and the linkage member 140 can move between a first position and a second position. When the linkage member 140 is in the first position, the linkage member 140 triggers the first micro switch 132. When the linkage member 140 is in the second position, the linkage member 140 is away from the first micro switch 132. The push rod 150 is movably installed on the bracket 131, and a part of the push rod 150 extends into the cooking cavity 111. When the first partition 120 moves to the first installation position, the first partition 120 pushes the push rod 150 to move, so that the push rod 150 pushes the linkage member 140 to move to the first position.

[0083] The present application proposes a cooking device 100, including a housing 110, wherein the housing 110 includes a cooking cavity 111, wherein the cooking cavity 111 is used to hold food, and the cooking device 100 can heat and cook the food in the cooking cavity 111. Understandably, when the heating power of the cooking device 100 remains unchanged, the larger the volume of the cooking cavity 111, the lower the heating efficiency of the cooking device 100 for the food in the cooking cavity 111. Therefore, when cooking food with a smaller volume, the cooking efficiency of the cooking device 100 is lower due to the excessively large volume of the cooking cavity 111. In order to improve the heating efficiency of the cooking device 100 for food, the present application further provides a first partition 120 in the cooking device 100, and the cooking cavity 111 can be divided into at least two sub-cavities 112 with smaller volumes by the first partition 120, so as to improve the heating efficiency of the cooking device 100. Specifically, the first partition 120 is detachably mounted on the housing 110. When the first partition 120 is mounted on the housing 110, the first partition 120 is located in the cooking cavity 111. The cooking cavity 111 can be divided into at least two sub-cavities 112 by the first partition 120. The heat energy generated by the cooking device 100 when heating food can be concentrated in one or a part of the sub-cavity 112. Since the volume of the sub-cavity 112 is smaller than that of the cooking cavity 111, the heat energy can be more concentrated to heat the food, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the cooking device 100.

[0084] In a possible embodiment, when the first partition 120 is installed on the box body 110 , the first partition 120 divides the cooking cavity 111 into two upper and lower sub-cavities 112 .

[0085] Further, when the first partition 120 is installed in the first installation position in the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 is installed in place. In order to detect whether the first partition 120 is installed in place, the present application further provides a detection device 130 in the cooking device 100, and the detection device 130 is used to detect whether the first partition 120 is installed in the first installation position, so that the user can confirm whether the first partition 120 is installed in the correct position when installing the first partition 120. The structure of the detection device 130 is defined below.

[0086] Further, the detection device 130 includes a bracket 131, a first micro switch 132, a linkage member 140 and a push rod 150. The first micro switch 132 is mounted on the bracket 131, and the first micro switch 132 is used to indicate whether the first partition 120 is installed in the first installation position. The linkage member 140 is mounted on the bracket 131, and the linkage member 140 is used to trigger the first micro switch 132. The push rod 150 is mounted on the bracket 131, and the push rod 150 is used to push the linkage member 140 to move so as to trigger the first micro switch 132. Specifically, the push rod 150 is movably mounted on the bracket 131, and a part of the push rod 150 extends into the cooking cavity 111. In the process of the first partition 120 moving into the cooking cavity 111 and moving toward the first installation position, the first partition 120 contacts the end of the push rod 150 extending into the cooking cavity 111, and as the first partition 120 moves toward the first installation position, the first partition 120 pushes the push rod 150 to move.

[0087] Further, the push rod 150 can contact with the linkage member 140, and as the first partition 120 pushes the push rod 150 to move, the push rod 150 pushes the linkage member 140 to move. Specifically, the linkage member 140 can move between a first position and a second position. When the linkage member 140 is in the first position, the linkage member 140 triggers the first micro switch 132, and when the linkage member 140 is in the second position, the linkage member 140 is away from the first micro switch 132. When the first partition 120 is not in contact with the push rod 150, the push rod 150 and the linkage member 140 are in an initial state, and at this time, the linkage member 140 is in the second position, that is, the linkage member 140 is away from the first micro switch 132, and the first micro switch 132 is not triggered. In the process that the first partition 120 contacts with the push rod 150 and moves toward the first installation position, the first partition 120 pushes the linkage member 140 from the second position to move in the direction toward the first position through the push rod 150. When the first partition 120 moves to the first installation position, the linkage member 140 moves to the first position. At this time, the linkage member 140 triggers the first micro switch 132 to confirm that the first partition 120 is installed in place.

[0088] By setting the detection device 130 in the cooking utensil 100, the installation position of the first partition 120 can be confirmed by the detection device 130. When the first partition 120 is installed in the correct position, the detection device 130 can issue a corresponding instruction to allow the user to confirm that the first partition 120 is installed in place and stop moving the first partition 120, thereby improving the user's convenience. By setting the first micro switch 132, the linkage 140 and the push rod 150 in the detection device 130, when the user moves the first partition 120, the first partition 120 can push the push rod 150 to move, and then the push rod 150 can push the linkage 140 to trigger the first micro switch 132. It is possible to detect whether the first partition 120 is installed in place without setting other components, thereby simplifying the product structure, reducing the cost of the product, reducing the installation space occupied by the detection device 130, and facilitating the miniaturization design of the product.

[0089] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the detection device 130 also includes: an elastic member 133, the two ends of the elastic member 133 are respectively connected to the bracket 131 and the linkage member 140, when the linkage member 140 moves from the second position to the first position, the elastic member 133 is stretched, when the first partition 120 is separated from the push rod 150, the elastic member 133 pulls the linkage member 140 to return to the second position, and the linkage member 140 pushes the push rod 150 to move in the direction toward the cooking cavity 111.

[0090] In this embodiment, the structure of the detection device 130 is further defined. In order to enable the linkage member 140 and the push rod 150 to automatically reset, the present application further provides an elastic member 133 in the detection device 130. One end of the elastic member 133 is connected to the bracket 131, and the other end is connected to the linkage member 140. When the linkage member 140 is in the second position, the elastic member 133 is in a relaxed state, that is, the elastic member 133 is not stretched or compressed, and the elastic member 133 does not generate an acting force on the linkage member 140. When the linkage member 140 is in the first position, the elastic member 133 is stretched, and the elastic member 133 generates a pulling force on the linkage member 140, so that the linkage member 140 has a tendency to move from the first position to the second position, so that the linkage member 140 can automatically reset to the second position when it is not pushed by the push rod 150.

[0091] Specifically, when the first partition 120 is inserted into the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 first contacts the end of the push rod 150 extending into the cooking cavity 111, and then as the first partition 120 moves to the first installation position, the first partition 120 pushes the push rod 150 to move away from the cooking cavity 111, and the push rod 150 pushes the linkage member 140 from the second position to the first position, at which time the elastic member 133 is stretched by the linkage member 140, and the elastic member 133 generates a pulling force on the linkage member 140. Until the first partition 120 moves to the first installation position, at which time the push rod 150 pushes the linkage member 140 to move to the first position, and the linkage member 140 triggers the first micro switch 132. Since the elastic member 133 is in a stretched state, the elastic member 133 applies a pulling force to the linkage member 140 so that the linkage member 140 is tightly abutted against the push rod 150, thereby avoiding looseness and misalignment between the linkage member 140 and the push rod 150, ensuring that the push rod 150 can keep the linkage member 140 firmly in the first position, and the first micro switch 132 is in a triggered state.

[0092] Further, when the first partition 120 moves out of the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 is separated from the push rod 150, and the push rod 150 no longer applies a thrust to the linkage member 140, and the linkage member 140 moves from the first position to the second position under the pulling force of the elastic member 133. In the process of the linkage member 140 moving to the second position, the linkage member 140 pushes the push rod 150 to move in the direction toward the cooking cavity 111 until the linkage member 140 returns to the second position.

[0093] By arranging an elastic member 133 in the detection device 130, a pulling force can be applied to the linkage member 140 through the elastic member 133, so that the linkage member 140 can automatically return to the second position when the first partition 120 moves out of the cooking cavity 111, and the push rod 150 can be pushed by the linkage member 140 to move in the direction toward the cooking cavity 111, so that the push rod 150 returns to the position when it is not pushed by the first partition 120.

[0094] In a possible embodiment, the elastic member 133 is a spring.

[0095] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the linkage 140 includes: a support member 141, connected to the bracket 131; a first link 142; a second link 143, wherein the first link 142 and the second link 143 are respectively connected to the two sides of the support member 141; wherein the push rod 150 can push the second link 143 to rotate forward around the support member 141 to drive the first link 142 to rotate in the direction toward the first micro switch 132, and the elastic member 133 can pull the second link 143 to rotate in the opposite direction around the support member 141 to drive the first link 142 to rotate in the direction away from the first micro switch 132.

[0096] In this embodiment, the structure of the linkage member 140 is defined. The linkage member 140 includes a support member 141, a first link 142 and a second link 143, wherein the support member 141 is mounted on the bracket 131, the first link 142 and the second link 143 are respectively connected to both sides of the support member 141, the first link 142, the support member 141 and the second link 143 form a lever structure, the support member 141 serves as a fulcrum, and the first link 142 and the second link 143 can rotate around the fulcrum.

[0097] Specifically, when the first partition 120 moves to the first installation position, the first partition 120 pushes the push rod 150 to move, and the push rod 150 contacts the second connecting rod 143. The push rod 150 pushes the second connecting rod 143 to rotate positively around the support member 141. At the same time, the second connecting rod 143 drives the first connecting rod 142 to rotate positively around the support member 141. At this time, the first connecting rod 142 rotates in the direction toward the first micro switch 132. Figure 6 The middle arrow shows the direction of the second connecting rod's positive rotation. Figure 6 Another arrow in FIG. 1 also shows the moving direction of the push rod. Until the first partition plate 120 moves to the first installation position, the first connecting rod 142 contacts the first micro switch 132 and triggers the first micro switch 132.

[0098] Furthermore, the elastic member 133 is connected to the second connecting rod 143. When the push rod 150 pushes the second connecting rod 143 to rotate forward, the elastic member 133 is stretched, and the elastic member 133 generates a pulling force on the second connecting rod 143. When the first partition 120 moves out of the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 is separated from the push rod 150, and the push rod 150 no longer generates a pushing force on the second connecting rod 143. At this time, the second connecting rod 143 rotates in the opposite direction under the pulling force of the elastic member 133, and at the same time, the second connecting rod 143 drives the first connecting rod 142 to rotate in the opposite direction, and the first connecting rod 142 rotates in a direction away from the first micro switch 132, and the first connecting rod 142 is separated from the first micro switch 132, and the first micro switch 132 is in a non-triggered state.

[0099] By constructing the linkage 140 into a lever structure consisting of a support member 141, a first connecting rod 142 and a second connecting rod 143, the linear movement of the first partition 120 can be converted into the rotation of the first connecting rod 142 and the second connecting rod 143, thereby simplifying the structure of the detection device 130, making the structure of the detection device 130 more compact, reducing the volume of the detection device 130, and facilitating the miniaturization design of the product.

[0100] In some embodiments, optionally, the length of the second link 143 is greater than the length of the first link 142 .

[0101] In this embodiment, the length relationship between the first link 142 and the second link 143 is defined, and the length of the second link 143 is greater than the length of the first link 142. It can be understood that since the linkage 140 is a lever structure, by setting the length of the first link 142 to be less than the length of the second link 143, the distance moved by the end of the first link 142 can be shortened, and the distance between the first link 142 and the first micro switch 132 can be reduced. The detection device 130 is made more compact and the volume of the detection device 130 is reduced, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the product.

[0102] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Fig.11 , Fig.12 , Fig.13 , Fig.14 , Fig.15 and Fig.16As shown, the bracket 131 includes: a mounting plate 134, the mounting plate 134 is used to mount the first micro switch 132 and the linkage member 140; at least one limiting member 135 is connected to the mounting plate 134, the limiting member 135 has a first opening 136, and the push rod 150 passes through the first opening 136 to contact the linkage member 140; the push rod 150 includes a protrusion 151, the protrusion 151 is located on the side of the limiting member 135 away from the cooking cavity 111, and the cross-sectional size of the protrusion 151 is larger than the size of the first opening 136.

[0103] In this embodiment, the structure of the bracket 131 is defined. The bracket 131 includes a mounting plate 134 and at least one stopper 135, wherein the first micro switch 132 and the linkage member 140 are mounted on the mounting plate 134, the stopper 135 is connected to the mounting plate 134 and protrudes from the surface of the mounting plate 134, and the stopper 135 is used to limit the push rod 150. Specifically, the stopper 135 has a first opening 136, and the first opening 136 is used to pass through the push rod 150. The push rod 150 passes through the first opening 136 and can move relative to the first opening 136 to push the linkage member 140 to trigger the first micro switch 132.

[0104] Furthermore, the push rod 150 has a protrusion 151, which is located on the side of the stopper 135 away from the cooking cavity 111, and the cross-sectional size of the protrusion 151 is larger than the size of the first opening 136, so that the protrusion 151 can be prevented from passing through the first opening 136, so that the push rod 150 can be limited by the cooperation between the protrusion 151 and the first opening 136, and the push rod 150 can be prevented from escaping from the stopper 135. On the other hand, the protrusion 151 can play a certain blocking role on the first opening 136, thereby reducing the heat transferred from the cooking cavity 111 to the detection device 130.

[0105] In a possible embodiment, there are two limit members 135 , which are sequentially arranged along the extension direction of the push rod 150 , and the push rod 150 sequentially passes through the first openings 136 of the two limit members 135 so as to support and limit the push rod 150 through the limit members 135 .

[0106] By arranging the stopper 135 in the bracket 131, the push rod 150 can be supported and installed by the stopper 135. By arranging a protrusion 151 having a cross-sectional size larger than the first opening 136 on the push rod 150, and arranging the protrusion 151 on the side of the stopper 135 away from the cooking cavity 111, on one hand, the push rod 150 can be limited by the cooperation between the protrusion 151 and the first opening 136, thereby preventing the push rod 150 from coming off the stopper 135. On the other hand, the protrusion 151 can play a certain blocking role on the first opening 136, thereby reducing the heat transferred from the cooking cavity 111 to the detection device 130.

[0107] In some embodiments, push rod 150 can optionally be insulated.

[0108] In this embodiment, the push rod 150 is further defined. Specifically, the push rod 150 can be insulated. Since a portion of the push rod 150 extends into the cooking cavity 111, when the cooking device 100 adopts a microwave heating mode, the push rod 150 can be insulated to avoid the risk of ignition caused by the push rod 150, thereby improving the safety and reliability of the cooking device 100.

[0109] In a possible embodiment, the push rod 150 is made of heat-resistant plastic.

[0110] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 As shown, the box body 110 includes: a main body 113; a heat insulating plate 114, which is installed on the main body 113, and a detection device 130 is installed on the heat insulating plate 114; a heat insulating member 115, which is located between the heat insulating plate 114 and the main body 113, and the heat insulating member 115 can insulate, and the push rod 150 passes through the heat insulating member 115 and extends into the cooking cavity 111.

[0111] In this embodiment, the structure of the box body 110 is defined. The box body 110 includes a main body 113, a heat insulation board 114 and a heat insulation member 115. The main body 113 is a box-shaped structure, and the wall surface of the main body 113 encloses the cooking cavity 111. The detection device 130 is installed on the heat insulation board 114, and the bracket 131, the first micro switch 132 and the linkage member 140 in the detection device 130 are located on the side of the heat insulation board 114 away from the main body 113. The heat insulation member 115 is located between the heat insulation board 114 and the main body 113. The heat insulation member 115 is made of a material with heat insulation ability, such as heat insulation cotton, etc. The heat insulation member 115 is used to block the heat in the cooking cavity 111.

[0112] It is understandable that when the cooking appliance 100 heats the food, the temperature in the cooking cavity 111 is relatively high. In order to prevent the high temperature in the cooking cavity 111 from damaging the detection device 130, the present application provides a heat insulating member 115 between the heat insulating plate 114 on which the detection device 130 is installed and the main body 113. The heat insulating member 115 has a heat insulating function. In this way, the heat energy transferred from the cooking cavity 111 to the detection device 130 can be reduced, the damage caused by the high temperature to the detection device 130 can be reduced, the reliability of the detection device 130 can be improved, and the service life of the detection device 130 can be extended. In addition, the heat loss in the cooking cavity 111 can be reduced, and the heating efficiency of the cooking appliance 100 on the food can be improved.

[0113] Furthermore, the push rod 150 can pass through the heat insulation 115 and extend into the cooking cavity 111, so that the first partition 120 can contact the push rod 150 and push the push rod 150 to move, thereby pushing the linkage 140 to trigger the first micro switch 132, so that the detection device 130 can normally detect the position of the first partition 120.

[0114] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the push rod 150 also includes: a first rod segment 152; a second rod segment 153, connected to the side of the first rod segment facing the cooking cavity 111, and the cross-sectional size of the second rod segment is smaller than the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment; wherein, the heat insulation member 115 has a second opening 116, the second rod segment 153 passes through the second opening 116 and extends into the cooking cavity 111, and the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment 152 is larger than the size of the second opening 116.

[0115] In this embodiment, the structure of the push rod 150 is defined. The push rod 150 also includes a first rod segment 152 and a second rod segment 153. The cross-sectional dimensions of the first rod segment 152 and the second rod segment 153 are different, that is, the push rod 150 is a stepped structure. Specifically, the second rod segment 153 is connected to the side of the first rod segment 152 facing the cooking cavity 111, and the cross-sectional dimension of the second rod segment 153 is smaller than the cross-sectional dimension of the first rod segment 152. The heat insulating member 115 has a second opening 116, and the second rod segment 153 extends into the cooking cavity 111 through the second opening 116 to avoid interference between the push rod 150 and the heat insulating member 115.

[0116] Furthermore, the cross-sectional size of the second rod segment 153 is close to the size of the second opening 116, the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment 152 is larger than the size of the second opening 116, the first rod segment 152 is located on the side of the heat insulating member 115 away from the cooking cavity 111, and the second rod segment 153 passes through the second opening 116 and extends into the cooking cavity 111. In this way, the end surface of the first rod segment 152 facing the heat insulating member 115 can play a certain blocking role on the second opening 116, so as to reduce the heat energy transferred from the cooking cavity 111 to the detection device 130, reduce the damage caused by high temperature to the detection device 130, improve the reliability of the detection device 130, and extend the service life of the detection device 130. In addition, it can also reduce the loss of heat energy in the cooking cavity 111 and improve the heating efficiency of the cooking device 100 on the food.

[0117] By setting the push rod 150 to a stepped structure including a first rod segment 152 and a second rod segment 153 with different cross-sectional sizes, and setting the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment 152 to be larger than the size of the second opening 116, the end surface of the first rod segment 152 can play a certain blocking role on the second opening 116. On the one hand, it can reduce the heat energy transferred from the cooking cavity 111 to the detection device 130, reduce the damage caused by high temperature to the detection device 130, improve the reliability of the detection device 130, and extend the service life of the detection device 130. On the other hand, it can also reduce the loss of heat energy in the cooking cavity 111 and improve the heating efficiency of the cooking appliance 100 on the food.

[0118] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 also includes: a plurality of hot air generating devices 160 installed on the heat insulation board 114, the hot air generating devices 160 are used to generate hot air, and when the first partition 120 is installed in the cooking cavity 111, the plurality of hot air generating devices 160 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-cavities 112.

[0119] In this embodiment, the structure of the cooking utensil 100 is further defined. In order to enable the cooking utensil 100 to heat the food, the present application further provides a plurality of hot air generating devices 160 in the cooking utensil 100. The hot air generating devices 160 can generate hot air and blow the hot air into the cooking cavity 111 to heat the food with hot air. Specifically, the hot air generating devices 160 are installed on the heat insulation board 114, and the main body 113 has a hot air cover 119, which constitutes the rear wall of the main body 113. The hot air cover 119 is provided with ventilation holes, and the hot air generated by the hot air generating devices 160 can be discharged into the cooking cavity 111 through the ventilation holes.

[0120] Further, when the first partition 120 is installed in the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 divides the cooking cavity 111 into a plurality of sub-cavities 112, and a plurality of hot air generating devices 160 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-cavities 112, and any hot air generating device 160 can blow the hot air generated by it into the corresponding sub-cavity 112. Further, the plurality of hot air generating devices 160 operate independently of each other, so that when food is placed in some sub-cavities 112 and no food is placed in other sub-cavities 112, some of the hot air generating devices 160 corresponding to the sub-cavities 112 where food is placed operate, and the other part of the hot air generating devices 160 are shut down to avoid wasting energy.

[0121] In a possible embodiment, the first heat insulation separates the cooking cavity 111 into two sub-cavities 112, and the two sub-cavities 112 are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the box body 110. The number of hot air generating devices 160 is two, and the two hot air generating devices 160 are arranged in sequence along the height direction of the box body 110. Any hot air generating device 160 can blow hot air into the corresponding sub-cavity 112.

[0122] In a possible embodiment, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a microwave component, which can radiate microwaves into the cooking cavity 111 to achieve microwave heating of the food. The microwave component and the hot air generating device 160 are independent of each other, and the microwave component and the hot air generating device 160 can be operated separately or simultaneously to enrich the cooking mode of the cooking appliance 100, make the taste of the food richer, and improve the cooking efficiency of the cooking appliance 100.

[0123] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 1 Any hot air generating device 160 includes: a fan assembly 161, which is located on the side of the insulation board 114 facing the cooking cavity 111, and the insulation member 115 has an avoidance opening 164, and the avoidance opening 164 is used to avoid the fan assembly 161; a heating member 162, which surrounds the fan assembly 161, and the heating member 162 is used to heat the airflow formed by the fan assembly 161 to form hot air; a fan 163, which is located on the side of the insulation board 114 away from the insulation member 115, and the fan 163 is used to drive the fan assembly 161 to rotate.

[0124] In this embodiment, the structure of the hot air generating device 160 is defined. Any hot air generating device 160 includes a fan assembly 161, a heating element 162 and a fan 163. Among them, the fan assembly 161 is used to form an airflow, the heating element 162 is used to heat the airflow to form hot air, and the fan 163 is used to drive the fan assembly 161 to rotate to form an airflow. Specifically, the fan assembly 161 is located on the side of the heat insulation board 114 facing the cooking cavity 111, and the heat insulation element 115 has an avoidance opening 164, and the avoidance opening 164 is used to avoid the fan assembly 161 to prevent the fan assembly 161 from interfering with the heat insulation element 115. The heating element 162 surrounds the fan assembly 161, so that the airflow formed by the fan assembly 161 can be evenly heated by the heating element 162 to form hot air. The wall surface of the main body 113 has ventilation holes, which are arranged opposite to the fan assembly 161. The hot air generated by the fan assembly 161 and the heating element 162 can be blown into the cooking cavity 111 through the corresponding ventilation holes. The fan 163 is located on the side of the heat insulation board 114 away from the heat insulation element 115. The fan 163 is connected to the fan assembly 161, and the fan assembly 161 can be driven to rotate to form an airflow. By arranging the fan 163 on the side of the heat insulation board 114 away from the heat insulation element 115, the influence of the heat in the cooking cavity 111 on the fan 163 can be reduced, and the service life of the fan 163 can be extended.

[0125] Furthermore, the box body 110 further includes a back plate 118 , which constitutes a rear wall of the box body 110 . The back plate 118 is installed on a side of the heat insulation board 114 away from the heat insulation member 115 .

[0126] In some embodiments, optionally, Figure 4 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a guide rail 117 installed on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 111 , and the guide rail 117 is used to install the first partition plate 120 .

[0127] In this embodiment, the cooking device 100 is further defined as follows: the cooking device 100 further includes a guide rail 117 mounted on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 111 , and the first partition 120 can move along the guide rail 117 until the first partition 120 moves to the first installation position, and the first partition 120 can be fixed on the guide rail 117 .

[0128] By providing a guide rail 117 on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 111, the first partition 120 can be fixed by the guide rail 117 on the one hand, and on the other hand, the moving direction of the first partition 120 can be limited so that the first partition 120 can move to the first installation position in the correct direction.

[0129] In some embodiments, optionally, the cooking utensil 100 further includes: a second partition, which is detachably installed in the cooking cavity 111, and when the second partition is installed in the second installation position in the cooking cavity 111, the second partition divides the cooking cavity 111 into at least two sub-cavities 112; the detection device 130 is also used to detect whether the second partition is installed in the second installation position, and the detection device 130 further includes: a second micro switch, which is installed on the bracket 131, and the linkage 140 can also be moved to a third position, and when the linkage 140 is in the third position, the linkage 140 triggers the second micro switch, and when the linkage 140 is in the first position, the linkage 140 is separated from the second micro switch; wherein, when the second partition moves to the second installation position, the second partition pushes the push rod 150 to move, so that the push rod 150 pushes the linkage 140 to move to the third position.

[0130] In this embodiment, the structure of the cooking device 100 is further defined. The cooking device 100 further includes a second partition, which can be installed in the cooking cavity 111 with the first partition 120, respectively. The second partition can have a different size from the first partition 120, so that the first partition 120 and the second partition are suitable for different ingredients, or the second partition and the first partition 120 are made of different materials, so that the first partition 120 and the second partition are suitable for different cooking modes. The user can choose to install the first partition 120 or the second partition in the cooking cavity 111 according to cooking requirements.

[0131] Furthermore, the second partition is detachably mounted in the cooking cavity 111. When the second partition is mounted on the housing 110, the second partition is located in the cooking cavity 111. The cooking cavity 111 can be divided into at least two sub-cavities 112 by the second partition. The heat energy generated by the cooking device 100 when heating food can be concentrated in one or a part of the sub-cavity 112. Since the volume of the sub-cavity 112 is smaller than that of the cooking cavity 111, the heat energy can be more concentrated to heat the food, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the cooking device 100.

[0132] Further, when the second partition is installed in the second installation position in the cooking cavity 111, the second partition is installed in place. The detection device 130 can also detect whether the second partition is installed in the second installation position, so that the user can confirm whether the second partition is installed in the correct position when installing the second partition.

[0133] Furthermore, the detection device 130 also includes a second micro switch, which is installed on the bracket 131, and the second micro switch is used to indicate whether the second partition is installed in the second installation position. The linkage member 140 can also move to the third position. When the linkage member 140 is in the third position, the linkage member 140 triggers the second micro switch. Specifically, in the process of the second partition moving into the cooking cavity 111 and moving toward the second installation position, the second partition contacts the end of the push rod 150 extending into the cooking cavity 111, and as the second partition moves toward the second installation position, the second partition pushes the push rod 150 to move. When the first partition 120 is not in contact with the push rod 150, the push rod 150 and the linkage member 140 are in an initial state, and the linkage member 140 is in the second position, that is, the linkage member 140 is away from the second micro switch, and the second micro switch is not triggered. When the second partition plate contacts the push rod 150 and moves toward the second installation position, the second partition plate pushes the linkage member 140 to move from the second position toward the third position through the push rod 150. When the second partition plate moves to the second installation position, the linkage member 140 moves to the third position, at which time the linkage member 140 triggers the second micro switch to confirm that the second partition plate is installed in place.

[0134] By providing the second partition in the cooking utensil 100, the user can select the first partition 120 or the second partition according to cooking needs, thereby satisfying the user's various cooking needs and improving the user's convenience.

[0135] Furthermore, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a door body 170 movably connected to the cabinet 110 , and the door body 170 is used to open or close the cooking cavity 111 .

[0136] The cooking appliance 100 may be an oven, a microwave oven or a microwave oven-in-one.

[0137] In a possible embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the partition (i.e., the first partition 120) is inserted into the cavity (i.e., the cooking cavity 111) and supported by the guide rail 117. When the partition is pushed into the cavity, the push rod 150 of the partition detection mechanism (i.e., the detection device 130) is triggered, and the push rod 150 retreats to trigger the lever (i.e., the linkage 140) of the partition detection mechanism, so that the lever rotates to trigger the micro switch (i.e., the first micro switch 132), and the micro switch circuit is converted from an open circuit to a closed state. The micro switch closing signal is fed back to the control system, thereby achieving the purpose of identifying the insertion of the partition. The lever in this application has two uses: 1) to transform the stroke, transform the translational motion of the push rod 150 into rotation, optimize the layout of the micro switch and the push rod 150, and shorten the space required in the translation direction; 2) to reduce the sensitivity of the micro switch, and to amplify the trigger stroke of the push rod 150 by the lever, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the micro switch, thereby reducing the assembly and manufacturing precision level requirements and improving the reliability of the detection mechanism.

[0138] In order to simplify the structure of the partition detection mechanism and reduce the number of parts, the partition detection mechanism can be made of plastic parts, and the fixing structure of the micro switch (which can be an elastic buckle and a limit column), the guide hole of the push rod 150 (i.e., the first opening 136), and the fixing structure of the lever and the spring (i.e., the elastic member 133) (which can be a buckle) are integrated into one component of the bracket 131. The partition detection mechanism assembly is fixed to the heat insulation board 114 by screws. The partition detection mechanism can be assembled separately or assembled with the heat insulation board 114. Insulation cotton (i.e., insulation member 115) is added between the heat insulation board 114 and the cavity to further block the conduction of heat in the cavity to the partition detection or other mechanisms. Whether the insulation cotton is used can be determined based on the temperature of the actual working conditions. The material of the push rod 150 can be a heat-resistant plastic part, which can be applied to the cooking utensil 100 with microwave function. In the cooking utensil 100 without microwave function, the push rod 150 can be made into a metal part.

[0139] In the present invention, the term "plurality" means two or more than two, unless otherwise clearly defined. The terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connect" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; "connected" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0140] In the description of this specification, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "specific embodiments", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0141] The above description is only the preferred embodiment of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that: include: A cabinet including a cooking cavity; a first partition, wherein the first partition is detachably installed in the cooking cavity, and when the first partition is installed in a first installation position in the cooking cavity, the first partition divides the cooking cavity into at least two sub-cavities; A detection device is installed on the box body, and is used to detect whether the first partition is installed at the first installation position. The detection device includes: Bracket; A first micro switch, mounted on the bracket; a linkage member, mounted on the bracket, wherein the linkage member is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the linkage member is at the first position, the linkage member triggers the first micro switch, and when the linkage member is at the second position, the linkage member is away from the first micro switch; A push rod is movably mounted on the bracket, a portion of which extends into the cooking cavity, and when the first partition moves to the first installation position, the first partition pushes the push rod to move, so that the push rod pushes the linkage member to move to the first position.

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection device also includes: An elastic member, wherein both ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the bracket and the linkage member, and when the linkage member moves from the second position to the first position, the elastic member is stretched, and when the first partition is separated from the push rod, the elastic member pulls the linkage member to return to the second position, and the linkage member pushes the push rod to move in the direction toward the cooking cavity.

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linkage comprises: A support member connected to the bracket; First connecting rod; A second connecting rod, wherein the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod are respectively connected to two sides of the supporting member; Among them, the push rod can push the second connecting rod to rotate forwardly around the support member to drive the first connecting rod to rotate in the direction toward the first micro switch, and the elastic member can pull the second connecting rod to rotate reversely around the support member to drive the first connecting rod to rotate in the direction away from the first micro switch.

4. The cooking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length of the second connecting rod is greater than the length of the first connecting rod.

5. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support comprises: A mounting plate, the mounting plate being used for mounting the first micro switch and the linkage member; At least one stopper connected to the mounting plate, the stopper having a first opening, the push rod passing through the first opening to contact the linkage member; The push rod comprises a protrusion, the protrusion is located at a side of the limiting member away from the cooking cavity, and the cross-sectional size of the protrusion is greater than the size of the first opening.

6. The cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push rod can be insulated.

7. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The box body comprises: main body; A heat insulation board is installed on the main body, and the detection device is installed on the heat insulation board; A heat insulating member is located between the heat insulating plate and the main body, the heat insulating member is capable of heat insulation, and the push rod passes through the heat insulating member and extends into the cooking cavity.

8. The cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The push rod also includes: First pole section; a second rod segment connected to a side of the first rod segment facing the cooking cavity, wherein a cross-sectional dimension of the second rod segment is smaller than a cross-sectional dimension of the first rod segment; The heat insulating member has a second opening, the second rod segment passes through the second opening and extends into the cooking cavity, and the cross-sectional size of the first rod segment is larger than that of the second opening.

9. The cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of hot air generating devices are installed on the heat insulation board, and the hot air generating devices are used to generate hot air. When the first partition board is installed in the cooking cavity, the plurality of hot air generating devices are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of sub-cavities.

10. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, characterized in that Any of the hot air generating devices comprises: A fan assembly is located on a side of the heat insulation board facing the cooking cavity, and the heat insulation member has an escape opening, and the escape opening is used to avoid the fan assembly; A heating element, surrounding the fan assembly, and used for heating the airflow formed by the fan assembly to form hot air; A fan is located on a side of the heat insulation board away from the heat insulation component, and the fan is used to drive the fan assembly to rotate.

11. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: A guide rail is installed on the inner wall of the cooking cavity, and the guide rail is used to install the first partition.

12. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: a second partition plate detachably mounted in the cooking cavity, wherein when the second partition plate is mounted in a second mounting position in the cooking cavity, the second partition plate divides the cooking cavity into at least two sub-cavities; The detection device is also used to detect whether the second partition is installed at the second installation position, and the detection device also includes: a second micro switch, mounted on the bracket, wherein the linkage member can also move to a third position, and when the linkage member is at the third position, the linkage member triggers the second micro switch, and when the linkage member is at the first position, the linkage member is separated from the second micro switch; Wherein, when the second partition moves to the second installation position, the second partition pushes the push rod to move, so that the push rod pushes the linkage member to move to the third position.

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