Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment which is characterized in that a rice washing cavity is communicated with a cooking cavity through a first pipeline and is configured to provide washed rice into the cooking cavity; the rice storage cavity is configured to supply rice into the rice washing cavity through a rice supply pipeline; the water storage cavity is configured to supply water into the rice washing cavity through a first water supply pipeline and is also configured to supply water into the cooking cavity through a second water supply pipeline; the drainage pipeline is communicated with the rice washing cavity and is configured to drain water in the rice washing cavity; the circulating water path is connected between the first water supply pipeline and the water drainage pipeline, and water circularly flows through the rice washing cavity and the circulating water path so as to wash rice in the rice washing cavity. The cooking equipment is good in rice washing effect and low in water consumption.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Cooking devices, such as rice cookers, include a cooker body and a lid body. A cooking cavity is formed in the cooker body, and the lid body is configured to close or open the cooking cavity. There is a type of existing rice cooker that can achieve automatic rice washing. The rice cooker further includes a rice storage cavity, a water storage cavity, and a rice washing cavity. The rice storage cavity supplies rice to the rice washing cavity, the water storage cavity supplies water to the rice washing cavity, and a stirrer is provided in the rice washing cavity. The water and rice are stirred in the rice washing cavity by the stirrer to achieve automatic rice washing. In the limited device space, the installation structure of the stirrer is complex and large in volume; the rice washing cavity needs to be drained and filled with water multiple times to ensure that the rice is washed clean, resulting in a large amount of water consumption.

[0003] The above information disclosed in this background art is only used to increase the understanding of the background art of this application. Therefore, it may include prior art that is not known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the problems pointed out in the background art, the utility model proposes a cooking device with good rice washing effect and less water consumption.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned utility model object, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions to be realized:

[0006] In some embodiments, a cooking device is provided, including a cooking cavity;

[0007] A rice washing cavity, which is communicated with the cooking cavity through a first pipeline and is configured to supply the washed rice to the cooking cavity;

[0008] A rice storage cavity, which is configured to supply rice to the rice washing cavity through a rice supply pipeline;

[0009] A water storage cavity, which is configured to supply water to the rice washing cavity through a first water supply pipeline and is also configured to supply water to the cooking cavity through a second water supply pipeline;

[0010] A drainage pipeline, which is communicated with the rice washing cavity and is configured to drain the water in the rice washing cavity;

[0011] A circulating water path, which is connected between the first water supply pipeline and the drainage pipeline, and the water circulates through the rice washing cavity and the circulating water path to wash the rice in the rice washing cavity.

[0012] In some embodiments, a rice measuring device is provided on the rice supply pipeline.

[0013] In some embodiments, a vacuum pump is provided on the rice supply pipeline, and the vacuum pump is configured to pump the rice in the rice storage cavity into the rice measuring device.

[0014] In some embodiments, a bubble generator is provided on the first water supply pipeline. The connection between the circulating water path and the first water supply pipeline is the first connection point, and the bubble generator is provided between the rice washing cavity and the first connection point.

[0015] In some embodiments, a check valve is provided on the first water supply pipeline. The check valve is provided between the water storage cavity and the first connection point, and the second water supply pipeline is connected to the first water supply pipeline between the water storage cavity and the check valve.

[0016] In some embodiments, a first water pump and a stop valve are provided on the drain pipeline. The connection between the circulating water path and the drain pipeline is the second connection point. The first water pump is provided between the rice washing cavity and the second connection point, and the stop valve is provided downstream of the second connection point.

[0017] In some embodiments, a flow meter is provided on the second water supply pipeline.

[0018] In some embodiments, a second water pump is provided on the second water supply pipeline.

[0019] In some embodiments, a filter screen is provided in the rice washing cavity, and the filter screen is provided at the water inlet of the drain pipeline.

[0020] In some embodiments, a rice sweeping device is provided in the rice washing cavity.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of the present utility model are:

[0022] The cooking device of the present disclosure includes an independent cooking cavity, a rice washing cavity, a water storage cavity, and a rice storage cavity. The rice washing cavity is isolated from the cooking cavity to avoid the residue of rice washing water in the cooking cavity, which is cleaner and more hygienic; a circulating water path is provided, and the rice in the rice washing cavity is washed by using the circulating flowing water, and the water consumption is less.

[0023] After reading the specific embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, other features and advantages of the present utility model will become clearer. Description of the Drawings

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cooking device according to some embodiments;

[0026] Reference numerals:

[0027] 1, water storage cavity; 2, rice storage cavity; 3, rice measuring device; 4, vacuum pump; 5, rice washing cavity; 6, filter screen; 7, stop valve; 8, drainage pipeline; 9, first water pump; 10, rice sweeping device; 11, cooking cavity; 12, second water pump; 13, flow meter; 14, bubble generator; 15, one-way valve; 16, rice supply pipeline; 17, first water supply pipeline; 18, second water supply pipeline; 19, first pipeline; 20, circulating water path. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0030] The terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.

[0031] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the situation where the first and second features are not in direct contact but in contact through other features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over", and "on" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "under", and "beneath" the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0033] The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present utility model. To simplify the disclosure of the present utility model, the components and settings of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present utility model. In addition, the present utility model may repeat reference numerals and / or reference letters in different examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplification and clarity, and does not itself indicate the relationship between the various embodiments and / or settings discussed. In addition, the present utility model provides examples of various specific processes and materials, but those of ordinary skill in the art can be aware of the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0034] In some embodiments, a cooking device is provided, such as a rice cooker. The cooking device includes a pot body and a lid body. A cooking cavity 11 is formed in the pot body, and the lid body is configured to close or open the cooking cavity 11.

[0035] Referring to Figure 1 , the cooking device includes a rice washing cavity 5. The rice washing cavity 5 is communicated with the cooking cavity 11 through a first pipeline 19 and is configured to supply the washed rice into the cooking cavity 11. Rice and water are supplied into the rice washing cavity 5, and the rice and water are washed in the rice washing cavity 5. After washing, the clean rice enters the cooking cavity 11 through the first pipeline 19.

[0036] The cooking device includes a rice storage cavity 2. The rice storage cavity 2 is communicated with the rice washing cavity 5 through a rice supply pipeline 16, and the rice storage cavity 2 is configured to supply rice into the rice washing cavity 5 through the rice supply pipeline 16.

[0037] The cooking device includes a water storage cavity 1.

[0038] The water storage cavity 1 is connected to the rice washing cavity 5 through a first water supply pipeline 17, and the water storage cavity 1 is configured to supply water for rice washing into the rice washing cavity 5 through the first water supply pipeline 17.

[0039] The water storage cavity 1 is connected to the cooking cavity 11 through a second water supply pipeline 18, and the water storage cavity 1 is further configured to supply water for cooking into the cooking cavity 11 through the second water supply pipeline 18.

[0040] The cooking device includes a drainage pipeline 8. The drainage pipeline 8 is connected to the rice washing cavity 5 and is configured to drain the water in the rice washing cavity 5. After the rice in the rice washing cavity 5 is washed, the rice washing water is drained through the drainage pipeline 8, and the clean rice after washing remains in the rice washing cavity 5, and then the rice enters the cooking cavity 11.

[0041] The cooking device includes a circulating water path 20. The circulating water path 20 is connected between the first water supply pipeline 17 and the drainage pipeline 8, and the water circulates through the rice washing cavity 5 and the circulating water path 20 to wash the rice in the rice washing cavity 5.

[0042] When the cooking device works, the rice storage cavity 2 supplies the amount of rice required for cooking into the rice washing cavity 5 through the rice supply pipeline 16;

[0043] The water storage cavity 1 supplies the amount of water required for rice washing into the rice washing cavity 5 through the first water supply pipeline 17. After the water supply is completed, the water storage cavity 1 stops supplying water to the rice washing cavity 5, and at this time the drainage pipeline 8 is closed;

[0044] The water in the rice washing cavity 5 circulates through the circulating water path 20 and the rice washing cavity 5 under the action of the power device, and the circulating water washes the rice in the rice washing cavity 5. After the water circulates for the first set time, the rice washing is completed;

[0045] The drainage pipeline 8 is opened, and the rice washing water in the rice washing cavity 5 is drained through the drainage pipeline 8;

[0046] The rice in the rice washing cavity 5 enters the cooking cavity 11 through the first pipeline 19;

[0047] The water storage cavity 1 supplies the water required for cleaning into the rice washing cavity 5 through the first water supply pipeline 17, and the water circulates through the circulating water path 20 and the rice washing cavity 5 to clean the rice washing cavity 5. After the water circulates for the second set time, the drainage pipeline 8 is opened, and the water in the rice washing cavity 5 is drained through the drainage pipeline 8;

[0048] The water storage cavity 1 supplies the amount of water required for cooking into the cooking cavity 11 through the second water supply pipeline 18. After the water supply is completed, the water storage cavity 1 stops supplying water to the cooking cavity 11;

[0049] The cooking device starts to heat and cook the rice in the cooking cavity 11.

[0050] The cooking device of the present disclosure realizes rice washing by circulating water through the rice washing cavity 5, with less water consumption and water conservation. The rice washing cavity 5 is isolated from the cooking cavity 11 to avoid the residue of rice washing water in the cooking cavity 11, making it cleaner and more hygienic.

[0051] In some embodiments, a rice measuring device 3 is provided on the rice supply pipeline 16. The rice measuring device 3 is used to measure the amount of rice supplied into the rice washing cavity 5.

[0052] In some embodiments, a vacuum pump 4 is provided on the rice supply pipeline 16, and the vacuum pump 4 is configured to pump the rice in the rice storage cavity 2 into the rice measuring device 3.

[0053] When the rice storage cavity 2 supplies rice to the rice washing cavity 5, the vacuum pump 4 is started, and the rice in the rice storage cavity 2 enters the rice measuring device 3 under the action of negative pressure. According to the cooking amount, the rice measuring device 3 measures the required amount of rice, and the rice enters the rice washing cavity 5. After the rice supply is completed, the vacuum pump 4 stops.

[0054] In some embodiments, a first sensor is provided in the rice storage cavity 2, and the first sensor is configured to detect the amount of rice in the rice storage cavity 2. The first sensor is connected to the controller of the cooking device. When the first sensor detects that the amount of rice is insufficient, the controller issues an alarm to remind the user to load rice into the rice storage cavity 2 in time.

[0055] In some embodiments, the wall of the rice storage cavity 2 includes a transparent wall so that the user can view the amount of rice in the rice storage cavity 2.

[0056] In some embodiments, a second sensor is provided in the water storage cavity 1, and the second sensor is configured to detect the amount of water in the water storage cavity 1. The second sensor is connected to the controller of the cooking device. When the second sensor detects that the amount of water is insufficient, the controller issues an alarm to remind the user to load water into the water storage cavity 1 in time.

[0057] In some embodiments, the wall of the water storage cavity 1 includes a transparent wall so that the user can view the amount of water in the water storage cavity 1.

[0058] In some embodiments, a bubble generator 14, such as a nano-bubble generator 14, is provided on the first water supply pipeline 17. The connection point between the circulating water path 20 and the first water supply pipeline 17 is the first connection point, and the bubble generator 14 is provided between the rice washing cavity 5 and the first connection point.

[0059] When the water storage cavity 1 supplies water to the rice washing cavity 5 through the first water supply pipeline 17, the bubble generator 14 is turned on so that the water supplied into the rice washing cavity 5 is bubble water.

[0060] When the water cycle flows through the rice washing cavity 5 and the circulation water path 20, the bubble generator 14 remains turned on, making the water flowing through the rice washing cavity 5 into bubble water. The rice is washed with the bubble water, and the washing effect is good. After the rice washing is completed, the bubble generator 14 is turned off.

[0061] In some embodiments, a check valve 15 is provided on the first water supply pipe 17. The check valve 15 is provided between the water storage cavity 1 and the first connection point, and the second water supply pipe 18 is connected to the first water supply pipe 17 between the water storage cavity 1 and the check valve 15.

[0062] When the water cycle flows through the rice washing cavity 5 and the circulation water path 20, the setting of the check valve 15 can prevent water from flowing back into the water storage cavity 1 and the second water supply pipe 18.

[0063] In some embodiments, a first water pump 9 and a stop valve 7 are provided on the drain pipe 8. The connection point between the circulation water path 20 and the drain pipe 8 is the second connection point. The first water pump 9 is provided between the rice washing cavity 5 and the second connection point, and the stop valve 7 is provided downstream of the second connection point.

[0064] When the water storage cavity 1 supplies water to the rice washing cavity 5 through the first water supply pipe 17, the first water pump 9 is turned on and the stop valve 7 is turned off. The first water pump 9 provides the power for the water to flow.

[0065] When the water cycle flows through the rice washing cavity 5 and the circulation water path 20, the first water pump 9 is turned on and the stop valve 7 is turned off, providing the flow for the water cycle to flow.

[0066] When the rice washing cavity 5 drains water through the drain pipe 8, the first water pump 9 is turned on and the stop valve 7 is turned on, providing the drainage power.

[0067] In some embodiments, a second water pump 12 is provided on the second water supply pipe 18. When the water storage cavity 1 supplies water to the cooking cavity 11 through the second water supply pipe 18, the second water pump 12 is turned on to provide the power for the water to flow. After the water supply is completed, the second water pump 12 is turned off.

[0068] In some embodiments, a flow meter 13 is provided on the second water supply pipe 18. The flow meter 13 is used to detect the amount of water flowing into the cooking cavity 11.

[0069] When the water storage cavity 1 supplies water to the cooking cavity 11 through the second water supply pipe 18, the second water pump 12 is turned on. The flow meter 13 measures the required amount of water according to the cooking amount. After the required amount of water is reached, the second water pump 12 is turned off and the water supply stops.

[0070] In some embodiments, a filter screen 6 is provided in the rice washing cavity 5. The filter screen 6 is provided at the water inlet of the drain pipe 8. The filter screen 6 blocks the rice in the rice washing cavity 5 to prevent the rice in the rice washing cavity 5 from being discharged through the drain pipe 8.

[0071] In some embodiments, a rice sweeper 10 is provided in the rice washing cavity 5. The rice sweeper 10 has a structure similar to a swing arm. By rotating the swing arm, the rice in the rice washing cavity 5 is swept into the first pipeline 19, enabling the rice in the rice washing cavity 5 to smoothly enter the cooking cavity 11. The rice sweeper 10 is a conventional technology and will not be specifically described in this embodiment.

[0072] In some embodiments, the working process of the cooking device includes:

[0073] After cooking is started, the vacuum pump 4 is turned on, and the rice in the rice storage cavity 2 enters the rice measuring device 3 under the action of negative pressure. The required amount of rice is measured according to the cooking amount and enters the rice washing cavity 5;

[0074] After it is detected that rice has entered the rice washing cavity 5, the first water pump 9 and the bubble generator 14 are turned on, and the stop valve 7 is closed. The water in the water storage cavity 1 sequentially enters the rice washing cavity 5 through the one-way valve 15 and the bubble generator 14;

[0075] The first water pump 9 and the bubble generator 14 keep working, and the rice washing water circulates between the bubble generator 14, the rice washing cavity 5, the first water pump 9, and the circulation water path 20 to achieve rice washing;

[0076] After rice washing is completed, the bubble generator 14 is turned off, the stop valve 7 is opened, and the rice washing water is discharged through the drainage pipeline 8;

[0077] The rice sweeper 10 is turned on, and the washed rice enters the cooking cavity 11;

[0078] The first water pump 9 is turned on to clean the rice washing cavity 5;

[0079] After the rice enters the cooking cavity 11, the second water pump 12 is turned on, and the water storage cavity 1 supplies water to the cooking cavity 11. After the flow meter 13 detects the water volume required for cooking according to the cooking amount, the second water pump 12 is turned off;

[0080] The cooking device starts heating and cooking.

[0081] In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0082] The above is only the specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A cooking device, comprising a cooking chamber, characterized in that, It further includes: A rice washing cavity, which is connected to the cooking cavity through a first pipeline and is configured to provide the washed rice into the cooking cavity; A rice storage cavity, which is configured to provide rice into the rice washing cavity through a rice supply pipeline; A water storage cavity, which is configured to provide water into the rice washing cavity through a first water supply pipeline and is further configured to supply water into the cooking cavity through a second water supply pipeline; A drainage pipeline, which is connected to the rice washing cavity and is configured to drain the water in the rice washing cavity; A circulating water path, which is connected between the first water supply pipeline and the drainage pipeline, and the water circulates through the rice washing cavity and the circulating water path to wash the rice in the rice washing cavity.

2. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein A rice measuring device is provided on the rice supply pipeline.

3. The cooking device according to claim 2, wherein A vacuum pump is provided on the rice supply pipeline, and the vacuum pump is configured to pump the rice in the rice storage cavity into the rice measuring device.

4. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein An air bubble generator is provided on the first water supply pipeline. The connection point between the circulating water path and the first water supply pipeline is the first connection point, and the air bubble generator is provided between the rice washing cavity and the first connection point.

5. The cooking device according to claim 4, wherein A one-way valve is provided on the first water supply pipeline, and the one-way valve is provided between the water storage cavity and the first connection point. The second water supply pipeline is connected to the first water supply pipeline between the water storage cavity and the one-way valve.

6. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein A first water pump and a stop valve are provided on the drainage pipeline. The connection point between the circulating water path and the drainage pipeline is the second connection point. The first water pump is provided between the rice washing cavity and the second connection point, and the stop valve is provided downstream of the second connection point.

7. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein A flowmeter is provided on the second water supply pipeline.

8. The cooking device according to claim 1, wherein A second water pump is provided on the second water supply pipeline.

9. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein A filter screen is provided in the rice washing cavity, and the filter screen is provided at the water inlet of the drainage pipeline.

10. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein A rice sweeping device is provided in the rice washing cavity.

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