Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooking device, which comprises a device body, a cooking cavity, a heating device, a heating device, a heating device and a control device, and is characterized in that the device body is internally provided with the cooking cavity; the steam generating part is mounted on the equipment body, and the steam generating part is used for conveying steam to the cooking cavity; the water supply assembly comprises a water storage box, a water inlet pipeline and a water outlet pipeline, the water inlet pipeline and the water outlet pipeline are connected with the water storage box, the water inlet pipeline is suitable for being connected with a water source, a control valve and a flow detection element are arranged in the water inlet pipeline, and the water outlet pipeline communicates with a water inlet of the steam generation part; the control valve and the flow detection element are electrically connected with the main control structure, and the main control structure is used for controlling on-off of the control valve. According to the cooking equipment, automatic water supply of the water storage box is achieved through the control valve and the flow detection element, appropriate water supplementing can be achieved, safety accidents caused by overflow of the water storage box are avoided, normal water injection of the water storage box can be guaranteed through the main control structure, and the stability of the cooking process is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances technology, and in particular to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional cooking appliances require manual monitoring of the water level and timely replenishment during the cooking process. This not only increases labor costs but also can lead to inconsistent cooking quality due to human error. While existing automatic water-filling rice steamers achieve partial automation, such as using a solenoid valve to control water supply and a water level detection tank to form an automatic water supply system, this system cannot prevent false alarms from the water level detector due to excessive water pressure and rapid water flow. This can result in safety accidents caused by insufficient or excessive water supply, indicating room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a cooking device that automatically supplies water to a water storage tank through a control valve and a flow detection element. It can also replenish water in appropriate amounts to prevent the water tank from overflowing and causing safety accidents. Furthermore, in the event of damage to the flow detection element, the main control structure ensures normal water filling of the water storage tank, guaranteeing a stable water supply to the steam generator and improving the stability of the cooking process.

[0004] A cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a device body, wherein a cooking cavity is formed within the device body; a steam generator, which is installed on the device body and is used to supply steam to the cooking cavity; a water supply assembly and a main control structure, wherein the water supply assembly includes a water storage box, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe, the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are respectively connected to the water storage box, the inlet pipe is adapted to be connected to a water source, a control valve and a flow detection element are provided in the inlet pipe, the outlet pipe is connected to the inlet of the steam generator, the control valve and the flow detection element are respectively electrically connected to the main control structure, and the main control structure is used to control the on / off state of the control valve.

[0005] The cooking device according to this utility model embodiment automatically supplies water to the water storage box by setting a control valve and a flow detection element in the water inlet pipe, and controlling the control valve through the main control structure. The flow detection element detects the water supply to the water storage box, which can achieve appropriate water replenishment and avoid the water storage box overflowing and causing safety accidents. The main control structure can memorize the water replenishment time, which can ensure normal water filling of the water storage box when the flow detection element is damaged. The control valve can be turned on and off to achieve multiple water replenishments, which can ensure a stable water supply from the water storage box to the steam generator, improve the stability of the cooking process, and has a simple structure and good performance.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device body further includes an installation cavity, which is spaced apart from the cooking cavity.

[0007] The steam generator is installed in the mounting cavity, the water supply assembly is located in the mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the water inlet pipe extends outside the equipment body.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the water inlet pipe of the cooking device includes an internal pipe and an external pipe, the internal pipe and the external pipe are connected by a connecting joint, the connecting joint is disposed in the side wall of the mounting cavity, the internal pipe is located inside the mounting cavity and connected to the water storage box, and the external pipe is located outside the device body and connected to the water source.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the cooking device, the control valve and the flow detection element are distributed in the internal pipeline at intervals along the water flow direction.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device includes a connecting joint comprising a first joint segment and a second joint segment, wherein the first joint segment and the second joint segment are bent and connected together, the internal pipeline is connected to the first joint segment, the external pipeline is connected to the second joint segment, and the external pipeline extends in a direction parallel to the side wall of the mounting cavity where the connecting joint is located.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a cooking device, at least a portion of the mounting cavity is located above the cooking cavity and is formed as a top sub-cavity, and the water supply assembly is disposed within the top sub-cavity.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the cooking device of this utility model, there are two control valves, one of which is a main control valve and the other is a backup control valve. The main control valve and the backup control valve are electrically connected to the main control structure, and the main control valve and the backup control valve are distributed separately in the water inlet pipe.

[0013] The cooking apparatus according to some embodiments of the present invention further includes a water pump, which is disposed in the water outlet pipe.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the cooking device has a water storage box with a water inlet and a water outlet, the water inlet being connected to the water inlet pipe and the water outlet being connected to the water outlet pipe;

[0015] The inlet and outlet are located on the same side of the water storage box and are distributed in parallel and spaced apart.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device body includes a rear housing and a front door panel, wherein the front door panel is detachably mounted on the front side of the rear housing to open or close the cooking cavity;

[0017] The device body also includes a display structure connected to the rear housing, the display structure being located at the top of the front door panel, and the display structure being electrically connected to the main control structure.

[0018] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the water supply component of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure label:

[0023] Cooking equipment 100,

[0024] Equipment body 1, mounting cavity 11, top sub-cavity 111, rear shell 12, front door panel 13, cooking cavity 14, display structure 15, water supply assembly 2, water storage box 21, water inlet 211, water outlet 212, water inlet pipe 22, control valve 221, flow detection element 222, internal pipe 223, external pipe 224, water outlet pipe 23, connecting joint 24, first joint section 241, second joint section 242, water pump 25, steam generator 3. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Reference below Figures 1-2 The cooking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention features an automatic water supply to a water storage box 21 by setting a control valve 221 and a flow detection element 222 in the water inlet pipe 22 and controlling the control valve 221 through a main control structure. The flow detection element 222 detects the water supply to the water storage box 21, enabling appropriate water replenishment and preventing the water storage box 21 from overflowing and causing safety accidents. The main control structure can memorize the water replenishment time, ensuring normal water filling of the water storage box 21 even if the flow detection element 222 is damaged. Multiple water replenishments can be achieved by opening and closing the control valve 221, ensuring a stable water supply from the water storage box 21 to the steam generator 3, improving the stability of the cooking process, and exhibiting a simple structure and good performance.

[0029] like Figures 1-2 As shown, a cooking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a device body 1, a steam generator 3, a water supply assembly 2, and a main control structure.

[0030] The cooking chamber 14 is formed inside the main body of the device. Specifically, the cooking device 100 can be an air fryer, a steam oven, or a grill, or other types. The main body of the device 1 is the shell structure of the cooking device 100, and its interior includes the cooking chamber 14. The cooking chamber 14 is used to place the food to be cooked, and the food is cooked in the cooking chamber 14.

[0031] The steam generator 3 is installed on the equipment body 1. The steam generator 3 is used to supply steam to the cooking chamber 14. Specifically, the steam generator 3 is detachably connected to the equipment body 1. The steam generator 3 may be equipped with a heating element to heat the water in the steam generator 3 to form steam. The steam outlet end of the steam generator 3 can be connected to the cooking chamber 14 through a delivery pipe or delivery tube to deliver the generated steam to the cooking chamber 14 to realize the steaming of food.

[0032] The water supply assembly 2 includes a water storage box 21, an inlet pipe 22, and an outlet pipe 23. The inlet pipe 22 and the outlet pipe 23 are respectively connected to the water storage box 21. The inlet pipe 22 is suitable for connection to a water source. The inlet pipe 22 is equipped with a control valve 221 and a flow detection element 222. The outlet pipe 23 is connected to the water inlet 211 of the steam generator 3. The control valve 221 and the flow detection element 222 are respectively electrically connected to the main control structure. The main control structure is used to control the opening and closing of the control valve 221.

[0033] Specifically, the water storage box 21 is used to store purified water. Both the inlet pipe 22 and the outlet pipe 23 can be constructed as connecting water pipes. One end of the inlet pipe 22 is connected to the water storage box 21 via a connecting connector 24, and the other end of the inlet pipe 22 is connected to a water source. In this way, water can be introduced into the water storage box 21 through the inlet pipe 22 to fill the water storage box 21. The water source can be a water purifier or other water supply equipment, providing clean and safe water for the cooking equipment 100. One end of the outlet pipe 23 is connected to the water storage box 21 via the connecting connector 24. The end of the steam generator 3 is provided with a water inlet and a steam outlet. The other end of the outlet pipe 23 is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator 3, so that water from the water storage box 21 can be supplied to the steam generator 3.

[0034] Furthermore, the water inlet pipe 22 is equipped with a control valve 221 and a flow detection element 222. The control valve 221 can be a solenoid valve or the like, used to control the opening and closing of the water inlet pipe 22. The flow detection element 222 can be a flow meter, used to detect and record the amount of water injected into the water storage box 21. Both are electrically connected to the main control structure so that the main control structure can control the control valve 221 and the flow detection element 222 to work selectively.

[0035] Furthermore, in steam mode, the water storage box 21 needs to be filled with water. The main control structure controls the control valve 221 to open, and the water inlet pipe 22 is connected to the water storage box 21 and supplies water to the water storage box 21. At the same time, the flow detection element 222 detects the amount of water supplied to the water storage box 21. When the flow detection element 222 detects that the water volume in the water storage box 21 is sufficient, the main control structure controls the control valve 221 to close and stop the water supply, and the flow detection element 222 stops working. When the water volume in the water storage box 21 is insufficient, the above operation is continued to complete the next water filling of the water storage box 21 to ensure the stability of steamed food. The main control structure can also record the water filling time of the water storage box 21 each time. That is, when the flow detection element 222 is damaged, the main control structure can determine the water volume through the memorized water filling time to ensure the normal water filling of the water storage box 21.

[0036] Therefore, by setting up a water storage box 21, water from the water source can be pre-stored in the water storage box 21. The water storage box 21 provides clean water to the steam generator 3, and the opening of the control valve 221 in the main control structure enables automatic water supply to the water storage box 21. This eliminates the need for manual monitoring of the water level in the water storage box 21 and manual addition of water, reducing labor costs and minimizing human error. This ensures a stable water supply from the water storage box 21 to the steam generator 3, guaranteeing stable steam generation and ensuring continuous cooking and optimal cooking results. Furthermore, by setting up a flow detection element 222, the water storage box 21 is prevented from overflowing, and appropriate water replenishment is achieved, preventing excessive water accumulation, reducing the risk of water deterioration, and improving water quality. In addition, the water storage box 21 allows users to continue supplying water to the steam generator 3 even in the event of water source maintenance or damage, ensuring normal cooking operation of the cooking equipment 100. The overall structure has a wider range of applications and higher reliability.

[0037] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the cooking device 100 is equipped with a control valve 221 and a flow detection element 222 in the water inlet pipe 22. The main control structure controls the control valve 221 to realize automatic water supply to the water storage box 21. The flow detection element 222 detects the water supply to the water storage box 21, which can realize appropriate water replenishment and avoid the water storage box 21 overflowing and causing safety accidents. The main control structure can remember the water replenishment time, which can ensure the normal water filling of the water storage box 21 when the flow detection element 222 is damaged. The control valve 221 can be turned on and off to realize multiple water replenishment, which can ensure the stable water supply of the water storage box 21 to the steam generator 3, improve the stability of the cooking process, and has a simple structure and good performance.

[0038] In some embodiments, the device body 1 further forms a mounting cavity 11, which is spaced apart from the cooking cavity 14. Specifically, the mounting cavity 11 is used to mount other structures of the cooking device 100, and the mounting cavity 11 and the cooking cavity 14 are spaced apart. The cooking cavity 14 may be located in the middle region of the device body 1, and can utilize the large space of the device body 1 to hold food for cooking. The mounting cavity 11 may be located on the side of the cooking cavity 14, or it may be located on the top of the cooking cavity 14. In this way, the structures inside the mounting cavity 11 can be separated from the cooking cavity 14, so as to reduce the occupation of the cooking cavity 14 by other structures and realize the rational arrangement of the internal structure of the device body 1.

[0039] The steam generator 3 is installed in the mounting cavity 11, the water supply assembly 2 is located in the mounting cavity 11 and at least part of the water inlet pipe 22 extends outside the equipment body 1.

[0040] Specifically, the steam generator 3 is detachably connected to the mounting cavity 11, and the various components of the water supply assembly 2 are detachably connected to the mounting cavity 11. This connection method is simple and facilitates assembly and maintenance. Figure 1 As shown, at least a portion of the water inlet pipe 22 extends through the equipment body 1 to the outside of the equipment body 1 to connect with an external water source. At least a portion of the water inlet pipe 22 is located inside the mounting cavity 11 and connected to the water storage box 21. In this way, external clean water can be introduced into the water storage box 21 through the water inlet pipe 22. The connection between the water inlet pipe 22 and the equipment body 1 can be fixedly connected by a pipe joint or the like, which can fix the water inlet pipe 22 and ensure stable water delivery.

[0041] Therefore, by placing both the water supply component 2 and the steam generator 3 inside the mounting cavity 11, the space of the mounting cavity 11 can be used to arrange the various structures. External water is introduced into the steam generator 3 through the water supply component 2, and the steam generated by the steam generator 3 is then transported to the cooking cavity 14 to steam food.

[0042] In some embodiments, the water inlet pipe 22 includes an internal pipe 223 and an external pipe 224. The internal pipe 223 and the external pipe 224 are connected by a connecting joint 24, which passes through the side wall of the mounting cavity 11. The internal pipe 223 is located inside the mounting cavity 11 and is connected to the water storage box 21, while the external pipe 224 is located outside the device body 1 and is connected to the water source.

[0043] Specifically, the connecting joint 24 is a connecting element that can pass through the side wall of the mounting cavity 11. The two can be connected by means of threads, snap-fit, etc., ensuring a reliable and stable connection and preventing the connecting joint 24 from shaking, thus improving the reliability of the water circuit connection. Both the internal pipe 223 and the external pipe 224 can be constructed as connecting water pipes. The two ends of the external pipe 224 and the internal pipe 223 are respectively connected to the connecting joint 24, enabling the internal pipe 223 and the external pipe 224 to communicate and allow water to flow in. The internal pipe 223 is located inside the mounting cavity 11, and its outlet end is connected to the water storage box 21. The external pipe 224 is located outside the equipment body 1, and its inlet end is connected to the water source. In this way, water from the water source flows sequentially through the external pipe 224 and the internal pipe 223 into the water storage box 21, thus filling the water storage box 21 with water.

[0044] Therefore, by setting the connecting joint 24, the internal pipeline 223 and the external pipeline 224 can be connected to the equipment body 1 through the pipe. The connecting joint 24 has good sealing performance, which can prevent water leakage or external pollutants from entering the water inlet pipeline 22, ensuring the stability and safety of the water inlet pipeline 22. The installation and maintenance of the connecting joint 24 are simpler and more convenient, with high operational flexibility. In addition, the connecting joint 24 has many types and stronger adaptability.

[0045] In some embodiments, the control valve 221 and the flow detection element 222 are spaced apart along the water flow direction and distributed in the internal pipeline 223, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water flow direction is from the external pipe 224 to the internal pipe 223 and then to the water storage box 21. The control valve 221 is located upstream of the flow detection element 222. The control valve 221 controls the water flow in the inlet pipe 22 and the flow detection element 222 detects the amount of water injected into the water storage box 21 by the inlet pipe 22. In this way, during the water supply process, the water flows through the control valve 221 and the flow detection element 222 to the water storage box 21 in sequence. When the flow detection element 222 detects that the water supply to the water storage box 21 is sufficient, the control valve 221 closes, the water flow in the inlet pipe 22 is cut off, and the water supply to the water storage box 21 is stopped. Moreover, by placing the flow detection element 222 downstream of the control valve 221, it can be ensured that the control valve 221 closes after the water supply is sufficient, which improves the accuracy of the water supply to the water storage box 21 and ensures that the water supply to the water storage box 21 tends to be stable each time.

[0046] In some embodiments, the connecting joint 24 includes a first joint section 241 and a second joint section 242, the first joint section 241 and the second joint section 242 are bent and connected, the internal pipeline 223 is connected to the first joint section 241, the external pipeline 224 is connected to the second joint section 242, and the external pipeline 224 extends in a direction parallel to the side wall of the mounting cavity 11 where the connecting joint 24 is located.

[0047] Specifically, the first joint segment 241 and the second joint segment 242 are bent and connected, and the bending angle can be a right angle, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the connecting joint 24 can be constructed as a right-angle pipe joint, wherein the end of the first joint section 241 is the water outlet end, the end of the second joint section 242 is the water inlet end, and the water inlet end is connected to the external pipe 224, and the water outlet end is connected to the internal pipe 223. The second joint section 242 is parallel to the side wall of the mounting cavity 11 in which it is located, and the external pipe 224 can extend in a direction parallel to the first joint section 241. Its arrangement is diverse and can be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0048] Therefore, by setting the first connector section 241 and the second connector section 242 to be bent and connected, the flow direction of purified water can be changed to adapt to the needs of spatial layout. In addition, the external pipe 224 extends parallel to the side wall of the mounting cavity 11, which can save space. Furthermore, the water pipe of the external pipe 224 is shorter, which reduces the water flow path and can improve the water supply efficiency of the inlet pipe 22 to the water storage box 21.

[0049] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the mounting cavity 11 is located above the cooking cavity 14 and is formed as a top sub-cavity 111, and the water supply assembly 2 is disposed within the top sub-cavity 111.

[0050] Specifically, the mounting cavities 11 are distributed on the outside of the cooking cavity 14, such as... Figure 1 As shown, at least a portion of the mounting cavity 11 is a top sub-cavity 111, which is located above the cooking cavity 14. The inner wall of the top sub-cavity 111 is used for the installation of the water supply assembly 2. Other structures of the water supply assembly 2, such as the control valve 221 and the water storage box 21, can be detachably connected to the top sub-cavity 111. The connecting joint 24 can be connected to the rear side wall of the top sub-cavity 111, allowing water to be introduced into the water supply assembly 2 from the rear top, thus preventing the external pipe 224 from being exposed to the field of vision and conforming to the appearance layout of the cooking equipment 100.

[0051] Therefore, the water supply component 2 can occupy the space of the top sub-cavity 111 above the cooking cavity 14, and the water storage box 21 occupies a large space, which can increase the water storage capacity. The water inlet pipe 22 and the water outlet pipe 23 occupy a small space, which can improve the overall water supply efficiency. Its layout is reasonable and the overall structure is compact, which is conducive to the integration of multiple functions of the cooking equipment 100.

[0052] In some embodiments, there are two control valves 221, one of which is a main control valve and the other is a standby control valve. The main control valve and the standby control valve are electrically connected to the main control structure, and the main control valve and the standby control valve are distributed separately in the water inlet pipe 22.

[0053] Specifically, the main control valve and the backup control valve are distributed separately, and both the main control valve and the backup control valve are connected to the water inlet pipe 22. Opening or closing one of the main control valve or the backup control valve can realize the flow of water in the water inlet pipe 22. The main control valve and the backup control valve are electrically connected to the main control structure, and the main control valve and the backup control valve are controlled by the signal of the main control structure.

[0054] Furthermore, when both control valves 221 are functioning normally, and when water needs to be supplied to the water storage box 21, the main control structure sends an opening signal to control the main control valve to open, so that the water inlet pipe 22 can supply water to the water storage box 21. After the water supply is sufficient, the main control structure sends a closing signal to control the main control valve to close, so as to stop the water supply to the water storage box 21. After the main control valve is damaged, the main control structure can control the opening and closing of the backup control valve, so as to achieve water supply.

[0055] Therefore, by setting up dual control valves 221, the safety of the water inlet pipe 22 can be increased. This can prevent the water flow in the water inlet pipe 22 from being interrupted if one of the control valves 221 is damaged, thereby preventing safety accidents caused by the water storage box 21 overflowing. Furthermore, by controlling the control valves 221 through the main control structure, the water flow interruption state of the water inlet pipe 22 can be switched flexibly, resulting in high safety in use.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a water pump 25, which is disposed in the water outlet pipe 23. Specifically, the water pump 25 is used to pump water. The water pump 25 is connected to the water outlet pipe 23 and is detachably connected to the mounting cavity 11. The downstream of the water pump 25 is connected to the steam generator 3, and the water pump 25 can be electrically connected to the main control structure. The main control structure controls the working state of the water pump 25. The main control structure is equipped with different cooking requirements and corresponding preset programs. When the user selects the steaming mode, water is supplied. When component 2 is turned on, the water pump 25 is also turned on. The water pump 25 can introduce the clean water in the water storage box 21 into the water inlet 211 of the steam generator 3, and the steam generator 3 delivers steam toward the cooking chamber 14 to cook the food. After the food is steamed, the main control structure controls the steam generator 3 and the water pump 25 to turn off. In other cooking modes, the main control structure controls both the water pump 25 and the steam generator 3 to turn off, so that the cooking equipment 100 can selectively turn on different cooking modes, making the cooking equipment 100 more convenient to use.

[0057] In some embodiments, the water storage box 21 is provided with an inlet 211 and an outlet 212. The inlet 211 is connected to the inlet pipe 22, and the outlet 212 is connected to the outlet pipe 23.

[0058] Specifically, inlet 211 is used for water intake into water storage box 21, and outlet 212 is used for water outlet from water storage box 21. Inlet 211 connects inlet pipe 22 to water storage box 21, meaning water in inlet pipe 22 flows into water storage box 21 from inlet 211. Outlet 212 connects water storage box 21 to outlet pipe 23, meaning water in water storage box 21 flows into outlet pipe 23 from outlet 212. Water intake and outlet of water storage box 21 can occur simultaneously, and for a period of time, water in storage box 21 can either flow in only and not out, or flow out only and not in. Its operating state can be selected according to actual water supply needs.

[0059] The inlet 211 and outlet 212 are located on the same side of the water storage box 21 and are parallel and spaced apart. That is, the inlet 211 and outlet 212 are both located on the same side of the water storage box 21 and are arranged in parallel and spaced apart. In this way, water can be introduced and discharged on the same side of the water storage box 21. The connection points of the inlet pipe 22 and outlet pipe 23 with the water storage box 21 are centrally arranged, which makes installation and maintenance more convenient. In addition, placing the inlet 211 and outlet 212 on the same side can save space, making the water storage box 21 more compact and providing more installation space for other structures.

[0060] In some embodiments, the device body 1 includes a rear housing 12 and a front door panel 13. The front door panel 13 is closably mounted on the front side of the rear housing 12 to open or close the cooking cavity 14. Specifically, as shown in the figure... Figure 1 As shown, the device body 1 includes a front door panel 13 and a rear housing 12. The front door panel 13 is located on the front side of the rear housing 12 and is detachably installed on the device body 1. The user can open or close the cooking cavity 14 by operating the front door panel 13, making it convenient for the user to access the cooking cavity 14 and put in and take out food. The steam generator 3 is detachably connected to the side of the rear housing 12 near the front door panel 13. When steaming food, the user opens the front door panel 13 and puts the food to be cooked into the cooking cavity 14. Water enters the water supply component 2 and the steam generator 3 from the side of the rear housing 12 to generate steam, and then the steam is delivered to the cooking cavity 14 to steam the food. After cooking, the user opens the front door panel 13 and takes out the food.

[0061] The device body 1 also includes a display structure 15 connected to the rear housing 12. The display structure 15 is located on the top of the front door panel 13 and is electrically connected to the main control structure.

[0062] Specifically, the display structure 15 is used to display cooking modes, dish information, etc. to the user. For example, the display structure 15 can be a display screen, and it may include a display panel and related control circuitry. Figure 1As shown, the display structure 15 is connected to the rear housing 12. The display structure 15 can be detachably connected to the rear housing 12 via bolts or other fasteners, or the display structure 15 can be snapped into the rear housing 12. The connection methods are diverse and simple. Furthermore, the display structure 15 and the front door panel 13 are located on the same side of the device body 1, and the display structure 15 is located on top of the front door panel 13, which avoids interference between the display structure 15 and the front door panel 13. The display structure 15 is electrically connected to the main control structure, enabling data transmission and control signal exchange between the two. That is, the information display of the display structure 15 can be controlled through the main control structure.

[0063] The main control structure can receive user input, process data, and control the operation of the device. It may include a microcontroller, circuit board, and other electronic components. When the user uses the cooking device 100, the main control structure receives the user's power-on request and controls the display structure 15 to display the status, settings, and feedback information of the cooking device 100 for the user to view.

[0064] Therefore, by setting the display structure 15 at the top of the front door panel 13, it is easier for users to view information during operation, thus improving the convenience of operation.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0066] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: The device body has a cooking cavity formed within it; A steam generator is installed on the device body and is used to supply steam to the cooking cavity; The water supply assembly includes a water storage box, an inlet pipe, and an outlet pipe. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are respectively connected to the water storage box. The inlet pipe is adapted to be connected to a water source. The inlet pipe is equipped with a control valve and a flow detection element. The outlet pipe is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator. The control valve and the flow detection element are respectively electrically connected to the main control structure. The main control structure is used to control the on / off state of the control valve.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device body also has an installation cavity, which is spaced apart from the cooking cavity; The steam generator is installed in the mounting cavity, the water supply assembly is located in the mounting cavity, and at least a portion of the water inlet pipe extends outside the equipment body.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water inlet pipeline includes an internal pipeline and an external pipeline, which are connected by a connector. The connector passes through the side wall of the mounting cavity. The internal pipeline is located inside the mounting cavity and connected to the water storage box, while the external pipeline is located outside the equipment body and connected to the water source.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control valve and the flow detection element are distributed in the internal pipeline at intervals along the water flow direction.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The connection joint includes a first connector section and a second connector section, the first connector section and the second connector section are bent and connected, the internal pipeline is connected to the first connector section, the external pipeline is connected to the second connector section, and the external pipeline extends in a direction parallel to the side wall of the mounting cavity where the connection joint is located.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, At least a portion of the mounting cavity is located above the cooking cavity and forms a top sub-cavity, and the water supply assembly is disposed within the top sub-cavity.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control valve consists of two valves, one of which is the main control valve and the other is the backup control valve. The main control valve and the backup control valve are electrically connected to the main control structure, and the main control valve and the backup control valve are distributed separately in the water inlet pipeline.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a water pump, which is located in the outlet pipeline.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage box is provided with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet is connected to the inlet pipe, and the outlet is connected to the outlet pipe. The inlet and outlet are located on the same side of the water storage box and are distributed in parallel and spaced apart.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device body includes a rear housing and a front door panel, the front door panel being detachably mounted on the front side of the rear housing to open or close the cooking cavity; The device body also includes a display structure connected to the rear housing, the display structure being located at the top of the front door panel, and the display structure being electrically connected to the main control structure.

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