Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment. The electric cooker comprises a material storage cavity, a first pipeline assembly, a cooker body, a cover body, a containing bin and a second pipeline assembly. The material storage cavity is used for storing solid food materials. The first end of the first pipeline assembly communicates with the material storage cavity. The cooker body is used for heating solid food materials. The cover body is used for covering the cooker body. A containing cavity is formed in the containing bin and used for at least containing solid food materials. The first end of the second pipeline assembly is used for being communicated with the second end of the first pipeline assembly, and the second end of the second pipeline assembly is used for being communicated with the containing cavity, so that an inner channel of the first pipeline assembly and an inner channel of the second pipeline assembly serve as feeding channels for conveying solid food materials. Wherein part or all of the second pipeline assembly is detachably connected to the cover body. According to the application, the second pipeline assembly can be detached from the cover body and is convenient to clean.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking appliances technology, and more specifically to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automatic cooking equipment requires transporting food ingredients between different chambers, thus necessitating the installation of conveyor pipes. Over time, dust or food residue can accumulate inside these pipes, which is not only unhygienic but may also cause equipment malfunctions.

[0003] Therefore, a cooking device is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model description section introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This utility model description section is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0005] To at least partially solve the above problems, this application provides a cooking apparatus comprising:

[0006] Storage chamber, used to store solid food ingredients;

[0007] A first pipe assembly, wherein a first end of the first pipe assembly is connected to the storage chamber;

[0008] The pot body is used to heat the solid food ingredients;

[0009] A lid for covering the pot body; and

[0010] A receiving compartment, wherein the interior of the receiving compartment has a receiving cavity for at least containing the solid food material; and

[0011] A second pipe assembly has a first end that communicates with a second end of the first pipe assembly, and a second end that communicates with the receiving cavity, so that the internal channels of the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly serve as feeding channels for transporting the solid food material.

[0012] The second pipe assembly is partially or wholly detachably connected to the cover.

[0013] According to this application, the second pipe assembly can be removed from the cover, allowing the user to clean the second pipe assembly and keep it clean.

[0014] Optionally, part or all of the second pipe assembly may be removable from the side of the cover.

[0015] According to this application, the second pipe assembly can be removed from the side of the cover.

[0016] Optionally, part or all of the second pipe assembly may be removable from the bottom surface of the cover.

[0017] According to this application, the second pipe assembly can be removed from the bottom surface of the cover.

[0018] Optionally, the accommodating compartment is disposed on the cover, and the second pipe assembly and the accommodating compartment as a whole are detachable from the bottom surface of the cover.

[0019] According to this application, both the second piping assembly and the containment chamber are removable, allowing the user to clean the second piping assembly and the containment chamber.

[0020] Optionally, the second pipe assembly and the receiving chamber are constructed as an integral part.

[0021] According to this application, the second pipeline assembly and the containment chamber are constructed as a single unit, which is easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0022] Optionally, the second piping assembly is detachably connected to the receiving chamber.

[0023] According to this application, the second pipe assembly and the containment chamber are detachably connected, thereby making it easier to clean the second pipe assembly and the containment chamber separately.

[0024] Optionally, a portion of the second piping assembly is integrally formed with at least a portion of the containment chamber wall, and another portion of the second piping assembly is detachably connected to the portion of the second piping assembly.

[0025] According to this application, the feeding pipe can be designed as a separate component as needed.

[0026] Optionally, the second pipe assembly includes:

[0027] The pipe body and at least a portion of the containment chamber wall are integrally formed, and the pipe body is provided with an opening;

[0028] A pipe cover, detachably connected to the pipe body, is used to cover an opening in the pipe body. When the pipe cover covers the opening in the pipe body, the pipe cover forms part of the channel wall of the feeding channel.

[0029] According to this application, the feeding channel of the second pipe assembly can be opened to facilitate cleaning by the user.

[0030] Optionally, the accommodating compartment is non-removably disposed on the cover, and part or all of the second pipe assembly is detachably connected to the accommodating compartment.

[0031] According to this application, the second pipe assembly is indirectly connected to the cover.

[0032] Optionally, the cover includes a removable cover, and part or all of the second pipe assembly is disposed on the removable cover, such that part or all of the second pipe assembly can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

[0033] According to this application, part or all of the second pipe assembly can be removed from the cover along with the removable cover, thereby facilitating cleaning of the second pipe assembly and the removable cover.

[0034] Optionally, the second pipe assembly is integrally connected to the removable cover, so that the entire second pipe assembly can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

[0035] According to this application, the second pipe assembly is integrated with the removable cover, making it easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0036] Optionally, part or all of the second pipe assembly is constructed as an integral part with the removable cover; and / or

[0037] The inner lining of the cover is provided with a first magnet, and the removable cover is provided with a second magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet are attracted to each other by magnetic force.

[0038] According to this application, the connection method between the second pipe assembly and the removable cover can be flexibly configured. The removable cover is magnetically fixed to the cover body, making it easy to install and remove.

[0039] Optionally, the accommodating compartment is disposed on the removable cover, and the entire second pipe assembly and the accommodating compartment can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

[0040] According to this application, the entire second pipe assembly and the containment chamber can be removed from the cover along with the removable cover, thereby facilitating cleaning of the second pipe assembly, the containment chamber, and the removable cover.

[0041] Optionally, the containing chamber is a washing chamber for washing the solid material.

[0042] According to this application, the cooking equipment can automatically clean the ingredients.

[0043] Optionally, the removable cover is further provided with a drainage pipe, which is connected to the accommodating cavity, and the entire second pipe assembly, the accommodating cavity, and the drainage pipe can be detached from the cover body along with the removable cover.

[0044] According to this application, the second pipe assembly, the containment chamber, and the drainage pipe can be removed from the cover along with the removable cover, thereby facilitating cleaning of the second pipe assembly, the containment chamber, the drainage pipe, and the removable cover.

[0045] Optionally, the washing bin is provided with a washing device, and the cover is provided with a driving device for driving the washing device to move.

[0046] According to this application, the washing device helps to wash food ingredients more thoroughly.

[0047] Optionally, the cover body is provided with a receiving cavity for accommodating the washing hopper. When the detachable cover is connected to the cover body, the washing hopper moves into the receiving cavity along the axial direction of the washing hopper, and the washing device moves along the axial direction to approach and connect to the driving device; and / or

[0048] The cover is provided with at least a first receiving groove for accommodating the drainage pipe or a second receiving groove for accommodating the second pipe assembly.

[0049] According to this application, when the washing hopper is installed in place, the washing device and the drive device are also connected simultaneously, making the installation of the cooking equipment convenient. The first or second receiving tank can serve to limit the washing hopper in the circumferential direction.

[0050] Optionally, the accommodating compartment is disposed on the cover, and the second pipe assembly is connected to the side wall of the accommodating compartment.

[0051] According to this application, the second pipe assembly is connected to the side wall of the containment chamber, which helps to reduce the height of the cover.

[0052] Optionally, the cooking equipment is configured to use wind power to transport the solid food ingredients.

[0053] The accommodating compartment is located on the cover.

[0054] The cover is also provided with an air outlet duct assembly, which is connected to the accommodating chamber and is used to allow airflow from the accommodating chamber into the interior of the air outlet duct assembly.

[0055] According to this application, the cooking equipment utilizes wind power to transport solid food materials.

[0056] Optionally, part or all of the air outlet duct assembly is detachably connected to the cover.

[0057] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly is detachable, thereby facilitating cleaning of the air outlet duct assembly.

[0058] Optionally, the accommodating compartment is detachably disposed on the cover, and part or all of the air outlet duct assembly can be detached from the cover along with the accommodating compartment.

[0059] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly and the containment chamber are detachable, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the air outlet duct assembly and the containment chamber.

[0060] Optionally, the entire air outlet duct assembly can be detached from the cover along with the receiving compartment.

[0061] According to this application, the entire air outlet duct assembly is detachable, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the air outlet duct assembly.

[0062] Optionally, part or all of the air outlet duct assembly is detachably connected to the receiving chamber.

[0063] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly and the containment chamber are detachably connected, thereby facilitating the separate cleaning of the air outlet duct assembly and the containment chamber.

[0064] Optionally, part or all of the air outlet duct assembly is constructed as an integral part of the receiving chamber.

[0065] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly and the containment chamber are constructed as an integrated component, which is easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0066] Optionally, the cover includes a removable cover, and part or all of the accommodating compartment and the air outlet duct assembly are disposed on the removable cover, such that the accommodating compartment and the air outlet duct assembly can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

[0067] According to this application, the containment chamber and the air outlet duct assembly can be removed from the cover along with the removable cover, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the containment chamber, the air outlet duct assembly, and the removable cover.

[0068] Optionally, the accommodating compartment is non-removably disposed on the cover, and part or all of the air outlet duct assembly is detachably connected to the accommodating compartment.

[0069] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly is indirectly connected to the cover.

[0070] Optionally, the air outlet duct assembly is disposed on the outer side of the side wall of the accommodating chamber.

[0071] According to this application, the cooking equipment has a compact structure.

[0072] Optionally,

[0073] The air outlet duct assembly includes an airflow inlet and an additional opening different from the airflow inlet, the airflow inlet being disposed on the side wall of the accommodating chamber.

[0074] The cooking device also includes a lid for covering the additional opening.

[0075] According to this application, the additional opening is used to open the air outlet duct, making it easier to clean the air outlet duct.

[0076] Optionally, the cooking device further includes a accommodating cover for covering one opening of the accommodating compartment, the cover being integrally connected to the accommodating compartment cover.

[0077] According to this application, the cover is connected to the containment chamber cover, which facilitates the simultaneous opening and closing of the air duct and the containment chamber.

[0078] Optionally,

[0079] The cooking device further includes a filter element located at the airflow inlet and connected to the receiving compartment cover; and / or

[0080] The compartment cover is detachably connected to the compartment.

[0081] According to this application, the filter element prevents food from entering the air duct. The container cover is detachable from the container, making it convenient for users to clean the container.

[0082] Optionally,

[0083] The cooking equipment also includes an auxiliary compartment and a fan.

[0084] The first opening of the auxiliary compartment is used to communicate with the first end of the first pipe assembly, the second opening of the auxiliary compartment is used to communicate with the storage chamber, and the blower is used to blow air into the auxiliary compartment from the third opening of the auxiliary compartment.

[0085] The cooking equipment is configured such that the fan blows the solid food material from the first opening of the auxiliary compartment into the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly.

[0086] According to this application, the cooking equipment is constructed to utilize wind power to transport solid food materials.

[0087] Optionally, the receiving chamber is disposed on the cover, and the receiving chamber is a washing chamber for washing the solid material with water.

[0088] When the lid covers the pot body, the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly can move relative to each other, so that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly have a docking state and a separation state. In the docking state, the feeding channel is connected, and in the separation state, the feeding channel is disconnected.

[0089] According to this application, the cooking equipment can automatically clean the ingredients, and the disconnection of the two pipes can prevent water or foreign objects from entering the storage chamber.

[0090] Optionally, the cooking device includes:

[0091] Storage device, the storage device including a storage bin, the storage bin having an interior forming the storage cavity, the first pipe assembly disposed in the storage device; and

[0092] A cooking appliance, wherein the pot body, the lid, the washing chamber and the second pipe assembly are disposed in the cooking appliance.

[0093] According to this application, the cooking equipment consists of a storage container and a cooking appliance.

[0094] Optionally, the washing bin is disposed on the cover.

[0095] According to this application, the washing hopper is connected to the second pipeline assembly in close proximity.

[0096] Optionally, the second end of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity between a docking position and a disengaged position, such that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly are movable relative to each other.

[0097] When the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the docking position, the feeding channel is connected; when the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the separating position, the feeding channel is disconnected.

[0098] According to this application, the feeding channel on one side of the storage device is movable, thereby simplifying the design of the cover.

[0099] Optionally, the second end of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity along a first direction between the docking position and the separating position.

[0100] The storage device further includes an action component for driving the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction.

[0101] According to this application, the action component is used to drive the feeding channel on one side of the storage device to move.

[0102] Optionally, the cooking device further includes a return member, wherein the actuating component is used to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction from the docking position to the disengagement position, and the return member is used to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction from the disengagement position to the docking position.

[0103] According to this application, the feeding channel on one side of the storage device moves under the dual action of the action component and the return component.

[0104] Optionally,

[0105] The outer shell of the storage device is provided with a first opening. When the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the docking position, the second end of the first pipe assembly is connected to the first end of the second pipe assembly through the first opening.

[0106] The actuating component includes a baffle for blocking the first opening, the baffle being movable relative to the storage cavity between a blocked position and an open position.

[0107] When the baffle is in the blocked position, the baffle causes the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the separated position; when the baffle is in the open position, the return member causes the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the docking position.

[0108] According to this application, the baffle blocks the discharge port of the storage device housing while simultaneously disconnecting the feeding channel, thus having multiple functions.

[0109] Optionally, when the baffle is in the blocked position, the baffle also blocks the opening at the second end of the first pipe assembly for docking with the second pipe assembly.

[0110] When the shield is in the open position, the baffle also opens the opening at the second end of the first pipe assembly.

[0111] According to this application, the baffle not only disconnects the feeding channel, but also simultaneously closes the port of the feeding channel on one side of the storage device and the discharge port of the storage device housing, integrating multiple functions to effectively prevent moisture and foreign objects from entering the storage chamber. Attached Figure Description

[0112] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this application, are provided for understanding the application. The drawings illustrate representative embodiments of the application and are used to explain the principles of the application, not to limit it.

[0113] In the attached image:

[0114] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0115] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the cooking equipment.

[0116] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A side sectional view of the cooking equipment shown.

[0117] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0118] Figure 5 An exploded perspective view of a first example of the processing mechanism of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0119] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Another schematic diagram of the washing hopper cover;

[0120] Figure 7 An exploded perspective view of a second example of the processing mechanism of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0121] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The exploded perspective view of the lid of the cooking device shown is equipped with the processing mechanism of the third example, wherein the processing chamber is omitted in order to show the internal structure of the lid;

[0122] Figure 9 for Figure 1 The exploded perspective view of the lid of the cooking device shown is equipped with the processing mechanism of the fourth example, wherein the processing chamber is omitted in order to show the internal structure of the lid;

[0123] Figure 10 for Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the lid of the cooking appliance shown, which is equipped with the processing mechanism of the fifth example;

[0124] Figure 11 for Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of some components of the cooking equipment shown, illustrating a first pipe assembly and a second pipe assembly;

[0125] Figure 12 for Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the second end of the second pipe assembly shown;

[0126] Figure 13 for Figure 11 A partial side cross-sectional view of a first example of a first pipe assembly and a second pipe assembly is shown, wherein the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a docking state.

[0127] Figure 14 for Figure 11 A partial side cross-sectional view of a first example of a first pipe assembly and a second pipe assembly is shown, wherein the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a separated state.

[0128] Figure 15 for Figure 11 A partial side cross-sectional view of a second example of a first pipe assembly and a second pipe assembly is shown, wherein the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly are in a separated state.

[0129] Figure 16 for Figure 11 A partial side sectional view of a third example of the first and second pipe assemblies shown, wherein the first and second pipe assemblies are in a separated state;

[0130] Figure 17 for Figure 1 The schematic side sectional view of the cooking device shown omits part of the cover, and the second end of the first pipe assembly is located at the docking position;

[0131] Figure 18 for Figure 1 The schematic side sectional view of the cooking device shown omits part of the cover, and the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the separated position;

[0132] Figure 19 for Figure 17 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shielding component that plays a role in the process;

[0133] Figure 20 for Figure 1 A perspective view of some components of the cooking device shown, illustrating the connection between the action component and the second end of the first pipe assembly, with the shield in the open position;

[0134] Figure 21 According to Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional representation of some components of the cooking device, illustrating the connection between the action component and the second end of the first pipe assembly, with the shielding component located in the shielding position.

[0135] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0136] 10: Cooking utensils

[0137] 11: Storage equipment

[0138] 12: Storage bin cover

[0139] 13: First opening

[0140] 14: Storage silo

[0141] 15: Storage chamber

[0142] 15A: Discharge port

[0143] 16: First Cavity

[0144] 16A: Bottom wall

[0145] 17: Guide cavity wall

[0146] 18: Housing of storage equipment

[0147] 19: Air intake

[0148] 20: Substrate

[0149] 21: Cover

[0150] 21A: Lining

[0151] 21C: Receiving cavity

[0152] 21E: First receiving tank

[0153] 21F: Second Reception Tank

[0154] 21G: Third Reservoir

[0155] 22: Claypot

[0156] 23: Washing device

[0157] 24: Washing bin

[0158] 24A: Washing bin top wall / washing bin cover

[0159] 24B: Side wall of the washing hopper

[0160] 24C: Bottom wall of the washing silo

[0161] 24D: Washing bin opening

[0162] 25: Washing chamber

[0163] 26: Pot Inner Wall

[0164] 27: Cooking Cavity

[0165] 28: Heating device

[0166] 30: First Pipeline Assembly

[0167] 31: First end of first pipe assembly / first pipe

[0168] 32: Second end of first pipe assembly / moving joint

[0169] 33: First Opening

[0170] 34: First guide surface

[0171] 35: Contact Department

[0172] 35A: Inclined working surface

[0173] 36: Annular contact plane

[0174] 37: First end of the movable joint

[0175] 37A: Baffle

[0176] 38: Second end of the movable connector

[0177] 39: Guide hole

[0178] 40: Second Pipe Assembly

[0179] 41: First end of the first pipe assembly

[0180] 42: Second end of the first pipe assembly

[0181] 43: Second opening

[0182] 44: Second guide surface

[0183] 45: Third opening

[0184] 47: Pipeline body

[0185] 48: Pipe cover

[0186] 50: Functional Components

[0187] 51: Covering component

[0188] 52: First drive unit

[0189] 53: First transmission device

[0190] 54: Lead screw

[0191] 55: Convex ribs

[0192] 56: Covering part

[0193] 57: Lead screw nut

[0194] 58: Connecting part

[0195] 59: Guide rail

[0196] 71: Flexible components

[0197] 73: Clean water tank

[0198] 74: Sewage tank

[0199] 75: Filter element

[0200] 76: Filter holes

[0201] 79: Drainage pipes

[0202] 80: Air duct assembly

[0203] 81: Airflow Inlet

[0204] 82: Airflow outlet

[0205] 84: Capping

[0206] 85: Additional opening

[0207] 91: First Magnet

[0208] 92: Second Magnet

[0209] 93: Machining drive device

[0210] 99: Connecting slot

[0211] 100: Cooking equipment

[0212] 101: Machining Mechanism

[0213] 102: Main body of the equipment

[0214] DH: Up / Down direction / Second direction

[0215] DL: Forward / Backward Direction / Third Direction

[0216] DW: Left / Right Direction / First Direction Detailed Implementation

[0217] The following description provides numerous specific details to offer a more thorough understanding of this application. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described to avoid confusion with this application.

[0218] To fully understand this application, a detailed description will be provided in the following description. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. Obviously, the implementation of the embodiments of this application is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below; however, in addition to these detailed descriptions, this application may have other embodiments.

[0219] The ordinal numbers such as “first” and “second” used in this application are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term “first component” does not imply the existence of a “second component,” and the term “second component” does not imply the existence of a “first component.” The use of words such as “first,” “second,” and “third” does not indicate any order and can be interpreted as names.

[0220] It should be noted that the terms “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be limiting.

[0221] In this document, terms such as “equal” and “same” are not strict mathematical and / or geometric limitations, but also include errors that are understandable to those skilled in the art and permissible in manufacturing or use.

[0222] Unless otherwise stated, the numerical ranges in this document include not only the entire range within its two endpoints, but also the subranges contained therein.

[0223] This application provides a cooking device. Specifically, it is an automated cooking device capable of automatically adding rice and water and completing the cooking process.

[0224] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0225] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in a specific embodiment, the cooking equipment 100 according to this application includes a cooking appliance 10, a storage container 11, a clean water tank 73, and a wastewater tank 74. The cooking appliance 10 is used to perform cooking functions, such as cooking rice or porridge. The storage container 11 is used to store solid food materials, such as rice, beans, and other grains. The storage container 11 can employ temperature and humidity control measures to preserve the food. The clean water tank 73 stores clean water for cooking and washing. The wastewater tank 74 stores wastewater after washing.

[0226] Specifically, the cooking appliance 10 includes, for example, a pot body 22 and a lid 21. The pot body 22 is used to heat solid food ingredients, and the lid 21 is used to close the pot body 22. A removable inner pot 26 is disposed within the pot body 22, and the internal space of the inner pot 26 forms a cooking cavity 27 for holding food ingredients. A heating device 28 is also provided in the pot body 22, for example, located below the inner pot 26, to heat the inner pot 26 and cook the food. The lid 21 is pivotally connected to the pot body 22 at the rear, for example, allowing the front of the lid 21 to rotate upwards to open the pot body 22, which is convenient for user operation.

[0227] It should be noted that the directions "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" in this application refer to the directions defined by the cooking device 100 in its normal placement state with the lid 21 covering the pot body 22. The terms "front" and "back" as used herein are based on the user's position when using the cooking device 100. Specifically, the direction in which the cooking device 100 faces the user is defined as "front," and the opposite direction is defined as "back."

[0228] To facilitate the placement and removal of the inner pot 26, a washing chamber 24 is located within the lid 21. The internal space of the washing chamber 24 forms a washing cavity 25 for cleaning solid materials. A washing device 23 is typically installed in the washing chamber 24. When the lid 21 closes the pot body 22, the cooking device 100 can control the connection between the washing cavity 25 and the cooking cavity 27.

[0229] The washing chamber 25 is connected to the clean water tank 73 via a clean water pipe (not shown). Clean water from the clean water tank 73 is supplied to the washing chamber 25 via the clean water pipe using a water supply device (e.g., a water pump). The washing chamber 25 is connected to the wastewater tank 74 via a drain pipe 79, thereby discharging the wastewater after washing into the wastewater tank 74 via the drain pipe 79.

[0230] The storage container 11 includes a storage bin 14 for storing solid food materials, and the internal space of the storage bin 14 is a storage chamber 15. The storage chamber 15 is connected to the washing chamber 25 via a feeding pipe. The cooking equipment 100 also includes, for example, a feeding device (not shown) for feeding the solid food materials in the storage chamber 15 into the washing chamber 25 via the feeding pipe. The feeding device may be configured as an airflow generator (e.g., a fan) to transfer the materials using airflow generated by a pressure difference.

[0231] The cooking appliance 100 may also include a human-machine interface device (not shown) for implementing human-machine interaction functions. The human-machine interface device may output information (such as the working status of the cooking appliance 100, prompts, messages, etc.) through components such as indicator lights, displays, and speakers, and acquire user commands and allow the user to set cooking parameters through components such as buttons, keypads, touch screens, and microphones.

[0232] Understandably, the cooking equipment 100 includes a control device, and the electrical control components of the cooking equipment 100 (such as the heating device 28, water pump, fan, etc.) all operate under the control of the control device.

[0233] The main body of the storage container 11, the main body of the lid 21, and the main body of the pot 22 are components that do not require frequent relocation and are not easily separated from each other, thus they can be considered as the main body 102 of the cooking device 100. Some components of the cooking device 100 are detachably connected to the main body 102 for cleaning, replacement, or other reasons, such as the inner pot 26.

[0234] The workflow of cooking equipment 100 typically includes the following steps:

[0235] Step 1: Adding ingredients. The cooking equipment 100 uses the adding device and feeding pipe to transport a certain amount of ingredients from the storage chamber 15 to the washing chamber 25, and then stops the adding device.

[0236] The second step is washing the ingredients. The water pump is controlled to add a certain amount of clean water to the washing chamber 25, and then the washing device 23 in the washing chamber 25 is driven to work (e.g., rotate) to wash the ingredients.

[0237] Step 3: Drainage. After the washing process is completed, the washing device 23 is stopped, and the wastewater is discharged into the sewage tank 74 through the drainage pipe.

[0238] Step 4: Discharge. After washing and draining, connect the washing chamber 25 to the cooking chamber 27, allowing the ingredients in the washing chamber 25 to fall into the cooking chamber 27 by their own weight.

[0239] Because the washing chamber 25 has a limited volume, the control device calculates the number of feeding cycles based on the amount of food set by the user, and repeats steps one to four above until the amount of food in the cooking chamber 27 reaches the user's required amount. When using an exhaust device for feeding, under stable airflow conditions, the amount of food fed is basically proportional to the exhaust time.

[0240] Step 5: Add water. Based on the cooking function set by the user, calculate the amount of water needed for cooking and control the water adding device to add water to the cooking chamber 27 through the washing chamber 25.

[0241] Step 6: Cooking. Control the heating device 28 according to the cooking program to complete the cooking process.

[0242] Understandably, all of the above steps are performed when the lid 21 closes the pot body 22. Before adding ingredients in the first step, the user first sets the cooking function (e.g., cooking rice, cooking porridge) and cooking parameters (e.g., amount of rice, texture) through the human-computer interaction device. Then, the control device controls each component to work according to the user's settings.

[0243] In this application, the washing chamber 25 and the cooking chamber 27 are both places used for processing solid food materials, and are also referred to as processing chambers. The washing bin 24 and the inner pot 26 are corresponding processing bins. The washing device 23 can be understood as the processing device in the washing bin 24. The processing bin may also include, for example, a grinding bin for grinding and crushing food materials, and the processing device in the grinding bin may be, for example, a grinding device. In some embodiments not shown in this application, the cooking device 100 uses pre-washed food materials, such as pre-rinsed rice, so the cooking utensil 10 does not need to be equipped with a washing bin 24, and the washing bin 24 may be replaced by a grinding bin, for example. The cooking device 100 may also be equipped with both a washing bin 24 and a grinding bin.

[0244] More broadly, the processing chamber is also a type of container used for at least temporary storage of food materials. Correspondingly, the washing chamber 24 and the inner pot 26 are containers used for at least temporary storage of food materials. The containers can be used for processing food materials, i.e., as processing chambers; or they can be used only for temporary storage of food materials, i.e., as transfer chambers. In the illustrated embodiment, the cooking equipment 100 is described using the washing chamber for washing food materials as an example. However, the containers can also be used for other functions.

[0245] like Figure 3 As shown, the feeding conduit includes a first conduit assembly 30 located in the storage container 11 and a second conduit assembly 40 located in the cooking appliance 10. The second conduit assembly 40 is disposed in the cover 21 to facilitate connection with the washing chamber 25 in the cover 21. Each of the conduit assemblies 30 and 40 provides at least one conduit segment, each segment having openings at both ends connected by internal channels (cavities), all of which form the feeding conduit.

[0246] The first pipe assembly 30 includes a first end 31 and a second end 32 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 31 of the first pipe assembly is used to communicate with the storage chamber 15 (e.g., with the outlet 15A of the storage chamber 15), and the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is used to connect with the second pipe assembly 40. The second pipe assembly 40 includes a first end 41 and a second end 42 disposed opposite to each other. The first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is used to connect with the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly, and the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly is used to communicate with a processing chamber (e.g., a washing chamber 25) (e.g., with an opening in the processing chamber). It is understood that when the lid 21 closes the pot body 22, the first pipe assembly 30 connects with the second pipe assembly 40.

[0247] The pipe assemblies 30 and 40 together form a feeding pipe, the internal channels of which allow solid food materials to pass through. Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the feeding channel is 40 mm². 2 Up to 800mm 2 In other words, the cross-sectional area of ​​the channel through which the solid material passes in the first conduit assembly 30 is 40 mm. 2 Up to 800mm 2 The cross-sectional area of ​​the channel for passing solid material in the second pipe assembly 40 is 40 mm. 2 Up to 800mm 2 The inner diameter of the feeding channel can be consistent or inconsistent (e.g., depending on space constraints). The cross-sectional shape of the feeding channel can be circular, square, elliptical, polygonal, etc.

[0248] When the feeding device is configured as an air extraction device, the air extraction device is used to extract air from the opening at the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly. Of course, the cooking device 100 can also use other methods to feed the ingredients.

[0249] To save on piping, the cooking appliance 10 and the storage container 11 are arranged adjacent to each other, for example, they are arranged adjacent to each other along the left-right direction DW (also referred to as the first direction). Furthermore, to facilitate pipe connection, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly opens into the side of the storage container 11 facing the cooking appliance 10. Figure 2 As shown, the outer casing 18 of the storage container has a first opening 13 on the side facing the cooking appliance 10. The second end 32 of the first pipe assembly opens into the first opening 13, allowing it to connect to the second pipe assembly 40. Furthermore, the storage compartment 14 is located inside the storage container 11 on the side away from the cooking appliance 10, while the first pipe assembly 30 is located inside the storage container 11 on the side closer to the cooking appliance 10, minimizing the length of the first pipe assembly 30. Similarly, the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly opens into the cooking appliance 10 on the side facing the storage container 11.

[0250] like Figure 4 As shown, the cooking device 100 is provided with an air inlet 19. Specifically, the storage container 11 is also provided with a first cavity 16, and the outlet 15A of the storage cavity 15 and the opening of the first end 31 of the first pipe assembly are both connected to the first cavity 16. The cavity wall of the first cavity 16 is provided with an air inlet 19 to allow the first cavity 16 to communicate with the environment. Thus, the air inlet 19 and the air extraction device are located at opposite ends of the feeding channel. When the air extraction device is working, the airflow in the feeding channel flows in one direction, ensuring the unidirectional flow of the food ingredients, which helps to improve the feeding efficiency.

[0251] The air inlet 19 is sized to prevent solid food materials from passing through. The air inlet 19 can be square, round, elliptical, polygonal, etc. Typically, the size of the air inlet 19 is no greater than 3mm, thus preventing most common solid food materials from leaking out. The total area of ​​all air inlets 19 is 30% to 300% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the feeding channel through which solid food materials pass. In other words, the total area of ​​all air inlets 19 is 30% to 300% of the cross-sectional area of ​​the feeding channel at any point in the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40.

[0252] For example, the discharge port 15A is located at the bottom of the storage chamber 15, allowing food to enter the first chamber 16 by gravity. To maximize the volume of the storage chamber 15, it occupies almost the entire height of the storage container 11. Therefore, the first chamber 16 is located at the bottom of the storage container 11. For connection to the higher-positioned cover 21, the first pipe assembly 40 extends generally in the vertical direction DH (also referred to as the second direction). The first end 31 of the first pipe assembly extends vertically, and the first chamber 16 is located below the first end 31 of the first pipe assembly. Preferably, the air inlet 19 is located on the bottom wall 16A of the first chamber 16. Preferably, the chamber wall 17 of the storage chamber 15 at the discharge port 15A extends towards the bottom wall 16A of the first chamber 16 to guide solid material to the bottom wall 16A of the first chamber 16. The chamber wall 17 is also called the guide chamber wall. The angle α between the guide chamber wall 17 and the horizontal plane is between 10 degrees and 90 degrees.

[0253] like Figure 5 As shown, the second opening 43 at the feeding end of the second pipe assembly 42 is used to connect with the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly, and the third opening 45 at the discharging end is used to communicate with the washing chamber 25. To ensure a good connection between the feeding pipe and the processing chamber, preferably, at least a portion of the second pipe assembly 40 and at least a portion of the wall of the washing chamber 24 are formed as an integral component, for example, by injection molding, welding, bonding, or other processes, meaning they cannot be separated without a destructive disassembly method. For example, the pipe wall around the opening 45 is inseparable from the wall of the washing chamber 24.

[0254] In this application, the cooking device 100 is designed with a processing mechanism 101, which includes at least a portion of a second pipe assembly 40 integrally formed and at least a portion of the wall of a washing chamber 24 (i.e., a processing chamber). The processing mechanism 101, named for its processing chamber, is used to process solid food materials. Preferably, the processing mechanism 101 is detachably connected to the device body 102 (e.g., cover 21). The processing mechanism 101 can be easily detached from the device body 102, allowing the user to clean it. The processing mechanism 101 can be detachably installed to the device body 102 by magnetic attraction, snap-fit, or other means.

[0255] In this application, the two components are detachably connected, meaning that the two components can be easily and repeatedly separated or connected in a non-destructive manner. More preferably, the separation or connection of the two components does not require the use of tools, thus simplifying the user's operation. The wall of the washing bin 24 is also the wall of the washing chamber 25. The wall of the washing bin 24 includes a side wall 24B, a top wall 24A, and a bottom wall 24C. The bottom wall 24C is movable relative to the side wall 24B, for example, so that the bottom wall 24C can be separated from the side wall 24B, thereby opening the bottom of the washing bin 24 and allowing the food in the washing bin 24 to enter the inner pot 26. The washing bin 24 has a bin opening 24D, for example, the upper end of the side wall 24B can constitute the bin opening of the washing bin 24. The top wall 24A of the washing bin 24 can be constructed as a washing bin cover to cover the bin opening 24D. The washing hopper cover is detachably connected to the washing hopper side wall 24B, so that the hopper opening 24D can be opened, allowing the user to clean the washing hopper 24. Of course, the washing hopper top wall 24A may not be detachable from the washing hopper side wall 24B. Alternatively, a portion of the washing hopper top wall 24A may be inseparable from the washing hopper side wall 24B, while the other portion is constructed as the hopper cover.

[0256] At least a portion of the second pipe assembly 40 can be formed as a single component with the side wall 24B of the washing hopper. For example, the second pipe assembly 40 can be constructed as an integral component with the washing hopper 24. Of course, the second pipe assembly 40 can also be detachably connected to the washing hopper 24.

[0257] As mentioned above, the washing hopper 24 is also connected to a drain pipe 79 to discharge washing wastewater, and the drain pipe 79 communicates with the washing chamber 25. The drain pipe 79 preferably opens at the bottom of the washing chamber 25, allowing drainage by gravity. Preferably, the drain pipe 79 can be formed as a component with at least a portion of the hopper wall (e.g., side wall 24B) of the washing hopper 24 through processes such as injection molding, welding, or bonding.

[0258] When using pneumatic conveying of materials, the cooking equipment 100 may further include an air outlet duct assembly 80. The air outlet duct assembly 80 has an air inlet 81 and an air outlet 82 at its two ends. When the feeding device is configured as an exhaust device, the exhaust device may also extract air, for example, from the washing chamber 25, or from the air outlet duct assembly 80 connected to the washing chamber 25. For example, a fan may be installed in the air duct of the air outlet duct assembly 80, or connected to the air outlet 82. That is, airflow flows from inside the second duct assembly 40 into the washing chamber 25, and then into the interior of the air outlet duct assembly 80. The air inlet 81 of the air outlet duct assembly 80 is close to the third opening 45 so that the airflow can act on the channel inside the second duct assembly 40.

[0259] Of course, the feeding device can also be configured as an air blowing device. For example, the cooking device 100 may include an auxiliary chamber, the first opening of which is connected to the first end 31 of the first pipe assembly, the second opening of which is connected to the storage chamber 15, and a blower for blowing air into the auxiliary chamber from the third opening. The cooking device 100 is configured to first transport solid food materials from the storage chamber 14 through the second opening of the transfer chamber to the auxiliary chamber (for example, the auxiliary chamber can be located below the storage chamber 14, so that the food materials fall into the auxiliary chamber automatically by gravity), then close the second opening, and then use the blower to blow the solid food materials from the first opening of the auxiliary chamber into the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40.

[0260] The processing mechanism 101 includes a base plate 20, a washing chamber 24, a second pipe assembly 40, an air outlet pipe assembly 80, and a drainage pipe 79. The washing chamber 24 is directly disposed on the base plate 20. The second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drainage pipe 79 are all connected to the washing chamber 24, for example, they are all opened into the wall of the washing chamber 24, that is, the third opening 45, the airflow inlet 81, and the water inlet of the drainage pipe 79 are all disposed in the wall of the washing chamber 24. In other words, the second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drainage pipe 79 are all connected to the wall of the washing chamber 24. The second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drainage pipe 79 are located at different circumferential positions of the washing chamber 24.

[0261] At least a portion of the wall of the washing bin 24 (e.g., side wall 24B) can be integrated with the substrate 20 as a single component through processes such as injection molding, welding, or bonding; alternatively, it can be mounted to the substrate 20 using fasteners, snap-fit ​​components, etc. The substrate 20 is connected to the side wall 24B of the washing bin 24. The side wall 24B of the washing bin 24 extends upward from the substrate 20. Figure 5 As can be seen, in the projection of the cooking device 100 along the vertical direction DH, at least a portion of the base plate 20 is located outside the washing chamber 24 and surrounds it. Thus, the base plate 20 encloses the washing chamber 24 in the middle, which allows the washing chamber 24 to be positioned relatively in the middle of the cover 21, facilitating the flexible arrangement of the second pipe assembly 40, drain pipe 79, and air outlet pipe assembly 80, etc. When the washing chamber 24 is relatively in the middle of the cover 21, it is essentially located directly above the inner pot 26, which facilitates the complete flow of food from the washing chamber 24 into the inner pot 26.

[0262] The substrate 20 is located below the processing mechanism 101. When the processing mechanism 101 is installed on the cover 21, the lower surface of the substrate 20 directly faces the inner pot 26, making it easier for the ingredients in the washing chamber 24 to enter the inner pot 26. One or more of the second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drain pipe 79 can also be connected to the substrate 20 simultaneously, thereby obtaining stable support. Since the washing chamber 24 is directly connected to the substrate 20, and the second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drain pipe 79 are all connected to the washing chamber 24, it can also be understood that the washing chamber 24, the second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drain pipe 79 are all set on the substrate 20, which serves as the base of the processing mechanism 101.

[0263] The substrate 20 is detachably connected to the cover 21, for example, to the liner 21A of the cover 21. In the illustrated embodiment, the liner 21A is provided with a first magnet 91 (see...). Figure 2 The substrate 20 is provided with a second magnet 92. The first magnet 91 and the second magnet 92 are magnetically attracted to each other, so that the processing mechanism 101 and the equipment body 102 are connected by magnetic attraction. Of course, one of the processing mechanism 101 and the equipment body 102 may be provided with a magnet, and the other may be provided with a corresponding ferromagnetic material, so that the two are connected by magnetic attraction. The airflow inlet 81 of the air outlet duct assembly 80 may be provided on the top wall 24A of the washing bin 24. For example, when the top wall 24 of the washing bin and the side wall 24B of the washing bin are inseparable, the airflow inlet 81 is located at the top of the washing chamber 25. Or, for example, when the top wall 24A of the washing bin can be opened, the airflow inlet 81 is provided on the side wall 24B of the washing bin. In the illustrated embodiment, the air outlet duct assembly 80 is provided on the outside of the side wall 24B of the washing bin. The side wall 24B of the washing bin forms part of the duct wall of the air outlet duct assembly 80. The air outlet duct assembly 80 and at least part of the cavity wall (e.g., side wall 24B) of the washing bin 24 can be integrated into a single component through processes such as injection molding, welding, and bonding.

[0264] Similarly, when the top wall 24 of the washing hopper is inseparable from the side wall 24B of the washing hopper, the third opening 45 of the second pipe assembly 40 can be provided in the top wall 24A of the washing hopper. Alternatively, for example, when the top wall 24A of the washing hopper is openable, the third opening 45 is provided in the side wall 24B of the washing hopper, that is, the second pipe assembly 40 is connected to the side wall 24B of the washing hopper.

[0265] Preferably, the air outlet 82 of the air outlet duct assembly 80 faces upward, so that the fan can be positioned above the substrate 20, for example, in the liner 21A, to facilitate the installation of the substrate 20 onto the lower surface of the liner 21A, thereby concealing the washing bin 24, the second duct assembly 40, the air outlet duct assembly 80, and the drainage duct 79.

[0266] To prevent food from entering the air outlet duct assembly 80, a filter element 75 is installed at the airflow inlet 81 (see...). Figure 5 and Figure 6 The filter element 75 has multiple filter holes 76, each constructed to prevent solid food from passing through; for example, the size is no greater than 3 mm. The total cross-sectional area of ​​all filter holes 76 is, for example, 50 mm². 2 Up to 400mm 2 The cross-sectional shape of the filter hole 76 can be circular, elliptical, triangular, rectangular, polygonal, etc.

[0267] The filter element 75 can be a separate part, detachably connected to the wall of the washing bin 24. For example, a slot or clip is provided at the airflow inlet 81, which can be detachably connected to the filter element 75.

[0268] Alternatively, the filter element 75 may be integrally formed with the wall of the washing bin 24. For example, instead of providing a relatively large airflow inlet 81, the wall of the washing bin 24 may have several relatively small filter holes 76 at the locations where airflow inlets are required, thereby forming the filter element 75, with multiple filter holes 76 serving as airflow inlets simultaneously.

[0269] Preferably, the air outlet duct assembly 80 is further provided with an upward-facing additional opening 85, such that the additional opening 85 and the hopper opening 24D are located on the same side of the processing mechanism 101. The cover 84 of the additional opening 85 is connected to the washing hopper cover 24A or the filter element 75. When the additional opening 85 is flush with the upper surface of the washing hopper side wall 24B, the cover 84 is connected to the washing hopper cover 24A. When the additional opening 85 is lower than the washing hopper side wall 24B, the cover 84 is connected to the filter element 75. The washing hopper cover 24A and the cover 84 are located on opposite sides of the filter element 75. The washing hopper cover 24A, the filter element 75, and the cover 84 can be formed as a single unit, for example, by injection molding, welding, bonding, etc. When the washing hopper cover 24A is removed, the internal channels of the washing chamber 25 and the air outlet duct assembly 80 are exposed, facilitating cleaning of the washing chamber 25 and the air outlet duct assembly 80 by the user.

[0270] The second pipe assembly 40, the washing chamber 24 (especially the washing chamber sidewall 24B), the drainage pipe 79, and the air outlet pipe assembly 80 can be formed as a single integrated component. Alternatively, the substrate 20, the drainage pipe 79, the second pipe assembly 40, the washing chamber 24 (especially the washing chamber sidewall 24B), and the air outlet pipe assembly 80 can be formed as a single integrated component, for example, by injection molding. That is, most of the processing mechanism 101 is a single component, thereby achieving higher positional accuracy between the various channels and cavities of the processing mechanism 101, and facilitating the assembly of the cover 21.

[0271] Understandably, in the illustrated embodiment, the processing mechanism 101 can be considered as part of the cover 21, and the base plate 20 is a removable cover of the cover 21. Part or all of the second pipe assembly 40 can be integrally formed with the removable cover. For example, the second pipe assembly 40 can be integrally disposed within the removable cover. The second pipe assembly 40 can be completely detached from the bottom surface of the cover 21. The second pipe assembly 40 is integrally connected to the removable cover, such that the entire second pipe assembly 40 can be detached from the cover 21 along with the removable cover. The entire second pipe assembly 40 and the washing hopper 24 can be detached from the cover 21 along with the removable cover. The entire second pipe assembly 40, the washing hopper 24, and the drain pipe 79 can be detached from the cover 21 along with the removable cover.

[0272] Alternatively, a portion of the second pipe assembly 40 may be disposed within the removable cover, allowing the portion of the second pipe assembly 40 to be detached from the cover 21 along with the removable cover. Alternatively, the washing chamber 24 may be non-removably disposed within the cover 21, and a portion or all of the second pipe assembly 40 may be detachably connected to the washing chamber 24, thereby being detachably connected to the cover 21 via the washing chamber 24.

[0273] Part or all of the exhaust duct assembly 80 is housed within a removable cover. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, the exhaust duct assembly 80 is entirely detachably connected to the cover 21. The exhaust duct assembly 80 is detachable from the cover 21 along with the washing bin 24. The exhaust duct assembly 80 and the washing bin 24 are constructed as a single unit. The washing bin 24 and the exhaust duct assembly 80 are detachable from the cover 21 along with the removable cover.

[0274] Alternatively, a portion of the air outlet duct assembly 80 may be detachably connected to the cover 21. For example, the washing chamber 24 may be detachably disposed on the cover 21, and a portion of the air outlet duct assembly 80 may be detached from the cover along with the washing chamber 24. Alternatively, part or all of the air outlet duct assembly 80 may be detachably connected to the washing chamber 24. Alternatively, the washing chamber 24 may be non-detachably disposed on the cover 21, and part or all of the air outlet duct assembly 80 may be detachably connected to the washing chamber 24, thereby being detachably connected to the cover 21 through the washing chamber 24.

[0275] Or, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, a portion of the second pipe assembly 40 is connected to the wall of the washing hopper 24, and another portion of the second pipe assembly 40 is detachably connected to the portion of the second pipe assembly 40 connected to the wall of the washing hopper 24. The second pipe assembly 40 includes, for example, a pipe body 47 and a pipe cover 48. The pipe body 47 is connected to the wall of the washing hopper 24, forming a single component with the wall of the washing hopper 24. A second opening 43 and a third opening 45 are both provided in the pipe body 47. The pipe wall of the pipe body 47 also has an opening 47A. The pipe cover 48 is detachably connected to the pipe body 47 for covering the opening 47A. When the pipe cover 48 covers the opening 47A of the pipe body 47, the pipe cover 48 forms part of the channel wall of the feeding channel of the second pipe assembly 40. Opening the pipe cover 48 exposes the internal channel of the second pipe assembly 40, thereby facilitating cleaning of the channel.

[0276] The pipe cover 48 can be located on the upper surface of the second pipe assembly 40 (e.g., Figure 7 As shown), it can also be located on the lower surface of the second pipe assembly 40 (as shown). Figure 8 (As shown). When the pipe cover 48 is located on the lower surface of the second pipe assembly 40, for ease of assembly and disassembly, the pipe body 47 can be connected to the substrate 20, for example, forming a single component, so that the pipe body 47 can extend to the lower surface of the substrate 20, thereby placing the pipe cover 48 on the underside of the substrate 20. The pipe cover 48 can be snapped into the pipe body 47 or inserted into a slot in the pipe body 47 (e.g., ...). Figure 8 (As shown).

[0277] Of course, the second pipe assembly 40 can also be designed as a split structure for other needs (such as ease of installation).

[0278] like Figure 8 As shown, the cover 21 of the equipment body 102 includes a processing drive device 93 for driving the movement of processing devices (e.g., washing device 23, crushing device, etc.). When the processing mechanism 101 is connected to the equipment body 102, the processing device is connected to the processing drive device 93. The processing mechanism 101 is detachably connected to the equipment body 102 along a second direction (e.g., the vertical direction DH, i.e., the axial direction of the processing chamber 24). For ease of installation, the processing device is also connected to the processing drive device 93 along the second direction.

[0279] For example, the main body 102 (specifically, the liner 21A) is provided with a receiving cavity 21C for accommodating the processing chamber 24. The opening of the receiving cavity 21C faces downward, and when the processing mechanism 101 is installed, the processing chamber 24 is inserted into the receiving cavity 21C from bottom to top. The base plate 20 is connected to the portion of the main body 102 located around the receiving cavity 21C.

[0280] Preferably, the equipment body 102 is also provided with mounting positions corresponding to one or more of the second pipe assembly 40, drainage pipe 79, and air outlet pipe assembly 80, through which the processing mechanism 101 is positioned in the circumferential direction. Figure 1 As shown, the cover 21 (specifically, the liner 21A) is provided with a first receiving groove 21E for accommodating the drain pipe 79. The cover 21 is provided with a second receiving groove 21F for the second pipe assembly. The cover 21 is provided with a third receiving groove 21G for accommodating the air outlet duct assembly 80. The first receiving groove 21E, the second receiving groove 21F, and the third receiving groove 21G communicate, for example, with the receiving cavity 21C. Any of the first receiving groove 21E, the second receiving groove 21F, and the third receiving groove 21G can be used to position the processing chamber 24 circumferentially when the processing chamber 24 enters the receiving cavity 21C.

[0281] The machining drive device 93 includes a drive shaft extending in a second direction, and the machining mechanism 101 includes a connecting groove 99 extending in the second direction. The connecting groove 99 has, for example, a rotating component for connection to the drive shaft. This rotating component is connected to the machining device, thereby driving the machining device to move. While the machining chamber 24 is positioned in the receiving cavity 21C (e.g., the top of the machining chamber 24 abuts against the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 21C), the machining drive device 93 enters the connecting groove 99 in the second direction, causing the machining drive device 93 to approach and ultimately connect with the machining device in the second direction.

[0282] The machining mechanism 101 and the equipment body 102 are matched by their shapes and component connections, so that the machining mechanism 101 is positioned on the equipment body 102 in the front-back direction DL (also known as the third direction), the left-right direction DW, and the up-down direction DH.

[0283] like Figure 9 As shown, the second pipe assembly 40 is detachable from the bottom surface of the cover 21. Figure 8 The illustrated embodiment can also be considered as a portion of the second pipe assembly 40 being detachable from the bottom surface of the cover 21. For example... Figure 10 As shown, the second pipe assembly 40 is entirely detachable from the side of the cover 21. Alternatively, only a portion of the second pipe assembly 40 may be detachable from the side of the cover 21.

[0284] The structure of the cooking equipment 100 is described above using the washing bin 24 as an example. The washing bin 24 can be replaced with other functional bins (processing bins or transfer bins), and the components connected to the washing bin 24 are at least partially applicable to other functional bins.

[0285] In this application, part or all of the second pipe assembly 40 is detachably connected directly or indirectly to the cover 21, thereby facilitating cleaning of the second pipe assembly 40.

[0286] Solid food may remain in the feeding channel. For the first pipe assembly 30, both it and the storage chamber 15 are located within the outer shell 18 of the storage container, sharing a largely similar environment. Therefore, food residue in the first pipe assembly 30 can enjoy essentially the same preservation measures as food in the storage chamber 15, requiring no special treatment. Furthermore, the first pipe assembly 30 extends vertically, which also facilitates food falling under gravity and preventing it from remaining in this feeding channel. For the second pipe assembly 40, since it is located within the cooking appliance 10, its environment has higher temperature and humidity, making food residue within it prone to spoilage and bacterial growth; therefore, it should be cleaned promptly. Additionally, if... Figure 11 As shown, in order to reduce the volume of the cover 21, the second pipe assembly 40 extends as horizontally as possible, which makes it relatively easier for food to remain in this feeding channel. On the other hand, when the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are connected, moisture, foreign objects, etc. on the cooking appliance 10 side may enter the first pipe assembly 30 through the second pipe assembly 40, and then enter the storage chamber 15, affecting the preservation and cleanliness of the food.

[0287] Therefore, the cooking device 100 is configured such that the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are movable relative to each other, thereby allowing the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly to have a mating state and a separated state. In the mating state, solid material in the storage chamber 15 can enter the processing chamber through the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 under the action of the suction device. In the separated state, the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is in communication with the environment.

[0288] In other words, in the connected state, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 form a complete feeding channel through which food can pass. In the separated state, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are separated, causing the feeding channel to be interrupted in the middle, thus preventing it from being used for feeding. Moisture and foreign objects from the cooking appliance 10 side are also less likely to enter the storage container 11. In the separated state, the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is in communication with the environment. If the suction device is working, airflow enters from the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly and exits from the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly, which can suck away any remaining food in the second pipe assembly 40, for example, by drawing it into the receiving cavity. In the separated state, because the first end 41 and the second end 32 of the second pipe assembly are separated, the air in the first pipe assembly 30 is less likely to be affected by the suction device, thus making it difficult to form an airflow in the first pipe assembly 30. Therefore, the food in the storage cavity 15 will not enter the second pipe assembly 40 under the influence of airflow.

[0289] For example, after the aforementioned feeding step and before the washing step, the cooking equipment 100 separates the first pipe assembly 30 from the second pipe assembly 40, and then briefly operates the feeding device (vacuum device) to remove any remaining food from the second pipe assembly 40. Before the next feeding step, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are reconnected to ensure the feeding channel remains open.

[0290] Understandably, the docking and separation of the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 mentioned above also applies to the case where the lid 21 covers the pot body 22. The docking and separation of the pipes are achieved by moving the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly relative to each other. This method of pipe assembly switching is easy to implement and eliminates the need for valves inside the pipes to control the flow, thus not affecting the smoothness of the pipes and facilitating the transport of solid food materials.

[0291] like Figure 11 As shown, at least one of the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is provided with a flexible element 71 at the opening for mating, so that the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are in sealed contact when mated. The flexible element 71 is, for example, a sealing ring.

[0292] like Figure 12 As shown, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly has an annular contact plane 36 around the opening 33 for docking. The annular contact plane 36 contacts the circumference of the opening for docking of the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly. The difference between the inner and outer diameters of the annular contact plane 36 is not less than 1 mm, for example, not less than 2 mm. Therefore, even if there is a positional error between the second end 32 and the first end 41 of the first pipe assembly during docking, the annular contact plane 36 can ensure a seamless docking. In other words, the annular contact plane 36 allows for a radial positional error of no more than 1 mm between the second end 32 and the first end 41 of the first pipe assembly during docking. The annular shape can be circular, square, elliptical, etc. Of course, the annular contact plane 36 can also be provided around the opening 43 of the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly for docking, or both ends of the docking can be provided with annular contact planes 36.

[0293] In this application, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are movable relative to each other. This relative movement can be achieved by one of them moving while the other remains stationary, or by both of them being movable. Figures 13 to 16As shown, the relative motion between the two can be relative movement along the axial direction of the pipes at the docking point (the two move away from each other or closer to each other); or relative movement along the radial direction of the pipes at the docking point (the two move away from each other or aligned); or other forms of relative motion, such as relative rotation, such as relative translation and rotation.

[0294] Since the cooking appliance 10 and the storage appliance 11 are arranged along the first direction DW, preferably, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly can move relative to each other along the first direction DW, that is, the two can move relative to each other along the axial direction of the pipe at the docking point.

[0295] Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is movable, while the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is stationary. That is, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage chamber 15 (i.e., the storage container housing 18). The stationary first end 41 of the second pipe assembly simplifies the structure of the cover 21, reduces the volume and weight of the cover 21, and facilitates opening the cover.

[0296] Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage chamber 15 along the first direction DW, while the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly remains stationary. The axis of the first opening 33 for docking of the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the axis of the second opening 43 for docking of the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly both extend along the first direction DW, and the two axes are designed, for example, to be collinear.

[0297] Specifically, such as Figure 11 and Figures 13 to 16 As shown, the first pipe assembly 40 consists of a first end 31 and a second end 32. The first end 31 is configured as a first pipe (also called the first pipe 31), and the second end 32 is configured as a movable joint (also called the movable joint 32). Both the first pipe 31 and the movable joint 32 are pipe segments with oppositely arranged ends. Each pipe segment has openings at both ends, and the openings at both ends are connected by an internal channel, which is part of a feeding channel.

[0298] The first end 37 of the movable joint 32 is used to connect to the first pipe 31, and the second end 38 of the movable joint 32 is used to mate with the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly. The movable joint 32 is positioned relative to the storage chamber 15 (i.e., the storage container housing 18) at the mating position (e.g.,...). Figure 13 (as shown) and separation location (e.g.) Figures 14 to 16The movable joint 32 is movable relative to the storage chamber 15 along the first direction DW between a mating position and a separating position. When the movable joint 32 is in the mating position, the first end 37 of the movable joint is connected to the first pipe 31, and the second end 38 of the movable joint is aligned with the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly. When the movable joint 32 is in the separating position, the second end 38 of the movable joint is separated from the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly.

[0299] When the movable connector 32 is in the mating position, it extends into the first opening 13, for example, it can extend out of the storage container housing 18 from the first opening 13, thereby connecting with the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly. When the movable connector 32 is in the disengaged position, it moves away from the first opening 13 in the axial direction, for example, it retracts into the internal space of the storage container 11, away from the cooking appliance 10.

[0300] In the illustrated embodiment, the movable joint 32 is a bent pipe section that turns from a vertical pipe to a horizontal pipe. The vertical first end 37 is movable relative to the first pipe 31 in the radial direction of the pipe. The horizontal second end 38 is movable relative to the second pipe assembly 40 in the axial direction of the pipe.

[0301] The moving joint 32 moves a distance of, for example, 1 mm to 20 mm along the first direction DW, that is, the distance between the docking position and the separation position along the first direction DW is 1 mm to 20 mm. This also ensures that, in the separated state, the distance between the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly along the axial direction of the pipe at the docking point is 1 mm to 20 mm. This moving distance ensures that the two pipe sections are fully separated without taking up too much space. Since the second opening 43 of the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is located in the outer shell of the cooking appliance 10, and the outer shell of the cooking appliance 10 is exposed to the environment, it can be considered that the second opening 43 is directly exposed to the environment in the separated state. More precisely, in the separated state, the second opening 43 is exposed through the gap between the outer shell of the cooking appliance 10 and the outer shell 18 of the storage container 11, and communicates with the environment through this gap. When the minimum moving distance of the moving joint 32 is 1 mm, the size of this gap is not less than 1 mm.

[0302] To ensure stable movement of the movable joint 32, a first guide assembly may be provided in the storage device 11. The first guide assembly extends along a first direction DW and is connected to the movable joint 32 to guide its movement along the first direction DW. The first guide assembly may be, for example, a guide rod extending along the first direction DW. Figure 12As shown, the movable joint 32 is provided with a guide hole 39, and the guide rod of the first guide assembly extends through the guide hole 39, so that the movable joint 32 can move along the guide rod.

[0303] Understandably, when the movable joint 32 is in the mating position, the movable joint 32 is connected to the first pipe 31. For example... Figure 14 As shown, the pipe opening at the junction of the first pipe 31 and the movable joint 32 is relatively large, so that the movable joint 32 can still be connected to the first pipe 31 when it is in the separated position, which is beneficial for the residual food in the movable joint 32 to fall back.

[0304] Or, such as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, when the movable connector 32 is in the separated position, the first end 37 of the movable connector blocks the opening of the first pipe 31, which can more thoroughly isolate the first pipe 31 from the second pipe assembly 40, that is, isolate the storage chamber 15 from the processing chamber of the cooking appliance 10. For example, in the washing and cooking stages, keeping the movable connector 32 in the separated position can prevent moisture in the processing chamber from entering the storage chamber 15, which is beneficial for food preservation.

[0305] Specifically, the first end 37 of the movable joint is provided with a baffle 37A. When the movable joint 32 is in the separated position, the baffle 37A completely covers the end opening of the first pipe 31 facing the movable joint 32, so that the movable joint 32 and the first pipe 31 cannot communicate. When the movable joint 32 is in the docking position, the baffle 37A opens at least a portion of the end opening of the first pipe 31 facing the movable joint 32.

[0306] like Figure 15 As shown, the outer surface of the pipe wall at the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly, at the second opening 43 for docking, is provided with a second guide surface 44 inclined relative to the first direction DW, so that the outer diameter of the pipe is smaller closer to the end face, to facilitate insertion into the first opening 33 for docking at the second end 38 of the movable joint. Of course, the second guide surface 44 can also be provided at the second end 38 of the movable joint to facilitate insertion of the second end 38 of the movable joint into the second opening 43.

[0307] like Figure 16 As shown, the second end 38 of the movable joint has a first guide surface 34 inclined relative to the first direction DW on the inner surface of the pipe wall at the first opening 33 for docking, so that the inner diameter of the pipe is larger closer to the end face, to facilitate the reception of the second opening 43 for docking of the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly. Of course, the first guide surface 34 can also be provided at the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly, facilitating the insertion of the second end 38 of the movable joint into the second opening 43. Figure 16As shown, one of the second end 38 of the movable joint and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly is provided with a first guide surface 34, and the other is provided with a second guide surface 44, making docking easier.

[0308] To save costs, pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are typically made of plastic, which has a certain degree of deformability. In the event of positional errors, the guide surface helps to create a good, seamless connection.

[0309] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the storage container 11 is provided with an actuating component 50 for driving the movable joint 32 to move along the first direction DW. The actuating component 50 is used to drive the movable joint 32 to move from the docking position to the separating position along the first direction DW. The storage container 11 is also provided with a return component (not shown), which is used to drive the movable joint 32 to move from the separating position to the docking position along the first direction DW.

[0310] Specifically, the functional component 50 includes a blocking element 51 (such as...). Figure 19 As shown), the blocking member 51 is used to contact the movable connector 32, that is, to directly interact with the movable connector 32. The blocking member 51 is in a blocking position relative to the storage cavity 15 (i.e., the storage container housing 18) (e.g., ...). Figure 18 (as shown) and open positions (such as) Figure 17 The movable joint 32 is movable between (as shown). When the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the return member brings the movable joint 32 into the mating position, and the blocking member 51 in the open position at least partially opens the first opening 33 of the second end 38 of the movable joint (as shown). Figure 20 (As shown). When the blocking member 51 is in the blocking position, the blocking member 51 causes the movable joint 32 to be in the disengaged position, and the blocking member 51 blocks the first opening 33 of the second end 38 of the movable joint (as shown). Figure 21 (As shown). When the shielding member 51 blocks the first opening 33, the first pipe assembly 30 is isolated from the second pipe assembly 40. Therefore, the shielding member 51 has both a driving function and an isolation function, thus fulfilling a dual function.

[0311] For example, the blocking member 51 is movable relative to the storage chamber 15 along a second direction DH between a blocked position and an open position. The second direction DH is, for example, a vertical direction. To better achieve the driving of the movable joint 32 by the blocking member 51, at least one of the portion of the blocking member 51 for contacting the movable joint 32 and the portion of the movable joint 32 for contacting the blocking member 51 includes an inclined action surface, which is inclined relative to both the first direction DW and the second direction DH. When the blocking member 51 moves along the second direction DH, the inclined action surface causes the movable joint 32 to move along the first direction DW because the two interact through the inclined action surface that is inclined relative to both the first direction DW and the second direction DH.

[0312] Specifically, such as Figure 12 As shown, at least one of the two outer sides of the pipe wall of the movable joint 32, spaced apart along the third direction DL, is provided with a contact portion 35; that is, at least one of the two sides of the first opening 33, spaced apart along the third direction DL, is provided with a contact portion 35. The first direction DW, the second direction DH, and the third direction DL are three different directions. Preferably, the first direction DW, the second direction DH, and the third direction DL are perpendicular to each other. In the illustrated embodiment, both outer sides of the pipe wall of the movable joint 32, spaced apart along the third direction DL, are provided with contact portions 35. Figure 19 As shown, the shielding member 51 includes a shielding portion 56 and at least one protruding rib 55. The shielding portion 56 is, for example, plate-shaped and movable along the second direction DH between a shielded position and an open position, for shielding the first opening 33 of the second end 38 of the movable joint. The protruding rib 55 is provided on at least one of two spaced-apart sides of the shielding portion 56 along the third direction DL. The protruding rib 55 protrudes toward the movable joint 32 along the first direction DW. The protruding rib 55 is correspondingly provided with and is used to contact the corresponding contact portion 35. In the illustrated embodiment, at least one of the protruding rib 55 and the contact portion 35 includes an inclined working surface that is inclined relative to both the first direction DW and the second direction DH. In the illustrated embodiment, the contact portion 35 includes an inclined working surface 35A that is inclined relative to both the first direction DW and the second direction DH.

[0313] When the shielding member 51 is in the shielding position, the side of the shielding part 56 with the protruding rib 55 can be close to or fit against the end face of the second end 38 of the movable connector.

[0314] like Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, the actuating component 50 further includes a first driving device 52 for providing a driving force to move the blocking member 51. The actuating component 50 may also include a first transmission device 53 for connecting the first driving device 52 and the blocking member 51. The first transmission device 53 includes, for example, a matching lead screw (or threaded rod) 54 and a lead screw nut 57. The lead screw 54 extends along a second direction DH, and its outer peripheral surface is threaded. The lead screw nut 57 is screwed onto the lead screw 54 and connected to the blocking member 51, for example, to a rib 55. The first driving device 52 is configured as a motor for driving the lead screw 54 to rotate. When the motor drives the lead screw 54 to rotate, the lead screw nut 57, under the action of the limiting structure, cannot rotate with the lead screw 54, but can only move along the lead screw 54, thereby causing the blocking member 51 to move along the second direction DH. The motor can drive the lead screw 54 to rotate in either the forward or reverse direction, thereby allowing the blocking member 51 to move upward or downward.

[0315] Similar to the first guide assembly, the storage device 11 may also include a second guide assembly extending along the second direction DH. The second guide assembly is connected to the blocking member 51 and guides the blocking member 51 to move along the second direction. For example, the second guide assembly may be a guide groove extending along the second direction DH in the storage device 11. The blocking member 51 has guide rails 59 extending along the second direction DH on both sides opposite to the third direction DL. The guide rails 59 are accommodated in the guide groove and can move along the guide groove, thus allowing stable movement along the second direction DH. The second guide assembly ensures that the blocking member 51 can only move along the second direction DH. Simultaneously, the blocking member 51 is connected to the lead screw nut 57, thus becoming a limiting structure that restricts the rotation of the lead screw nut 57. The blocking member 51 can be integrally formed with the lead screw nut 57, for example, by injection molding into a single part.

[0316] In some embodiments not shown in this application, the second direction DH is the vertical direction, the blocking member 51 is made of ferromagnetic material, and the first driving device 52 is an electromagnet located above the blocking member 51. When the electromagnet is energized, it attracts the blocking member 51 to move upward. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the blocking member 51 falls under its own weight. This design can omit the transmission device. In such a design, preferably, the open position is located at the top, and the blocking position is located at the bottom. That is, when feeding is needed, the electromagnet is energized, opening the port of the first pipe assembly 30, and the pipe assemblies 30 and 40 are connected. After feeding is completed, and when the cooking appliance 10 is not in use, the electromagnet can be de-energized, and the blocking member 51 is in the blocking position under its own weight, protecting the food in the storage container 11.

[0317] The return member for returning the movable joint 32 to the docking position can be an elastic element, such as a spring, disposed in the storage container 11 and connected to the movable joint 32. For example, the return member can be configured as a compression spring located on the side of the movable joint 32 facing away from the second pipe assembly 40, or as a tension spring located on the side of the movable joint 32 facing the second pipe assembly 40. Alternatively, the return member can include a first magnet and a second magnet that attract each other, with the first magnet disposed in the movable joint 32 and the second magnet disposed in the second pipe assembly 40 (e.g., the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly), or the cooking appliance 10 (e.g., the lid 21), or around the opening of the first opening 13. Alternatively, the return member can include a first magnet and a second magnet that repel each other, with the first magnet disposed in the movable joint 32 and the second magnet disposed in the storage container 11 further inward in a first direction than the movable joint 32.

[0318] exist Figure 17 and Figure 18In the illustrated embodiment, when the movable joint 32 is in the disengaged position, the first opening 13 and the first opening 33 are axially opposite each other along the first direction DW, and the blocking member 51 is located between the movable joint 32 and the first opening 13. When the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the blocking member 51 completely opens the first opening 33, allowing it to completely move out of the moving path of the movable joint 32, thus not affecting the docking of the movable joint 32 with the second pipe assembly 40. When the blocking member 51 is in the blocked position, the movable joint 32 is completely retracted into the storage container 11, and the first opening 33 is completely blocked by the blocking member 51, effectively preventing foreign objects from entering the first pipe assembly 30 from the first opening 33.

[0319] In the illustrated embodiment, to facilitate the connection between the shielding member 51 and the driving component, the shielding member 51 is located inside the housing 18 of the storage container. (Comparison) Figure 2 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 When the blocking member 51 is in the blocking position, the blocking part 56 also blocks the first opening 13 from the inside; when the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the blocking part 56 also opens the first opening 13. Thus, the blocking member 51 also serves as a baffle for blocking or opening the first opening 13. Preferably, the side of the blocking part 56 opposite to the rib 55 is always in contact with the inner surface of the storage container housing 18, so that the blocking part 56 can tightly block the first opening 13 and prevent foreign objects from entering the storage container 11 from the first opening 13.

[0320] Of course, the blocking member 51 can also be disposed on the outside of the storage container housing 18, for example, attached to the outer surface of the storage container housing 18, for opening and closing the first opening 13. When the blocking member 51 is in the blocked position, the blocking member 51 blocks the first opening 33 of the second end 32 of the first pipe by blocking the first opening 13; when the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the blocking member 51 at least partially opens the first opening 13 so that the first opening 33 is exposed to the environment through the first opening 13, and can further extend out of the first opening 13 to dock with the second pipe assembly 40.

[0321] In an embodiment not shown in this application, when the shielding member 51 is in the shielding position, a seal is provided between the shielding member 51 and the housing 18 of the storage container, thereby sealing the first opening 13. When the shielding member 51 is in the shielding position, a seal is provided between the shielding member 51 and the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly, thereby sealing the first opening 33.

[0322] As mentioned above, under the action of the blocking member 51, preferably, the first pipe assembly 30 can be separated from the second pipe assembly 40 as long as feeding is not required, while simultaneously covering the first opening 33 and the first aperture 13 of the first pipe assembly 30. When the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is in the separated position, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly is completely separated from the first aperture 13. Of course, the blocking member 51 can also achieve at least one of covering the first aperture 13, covering the first opening 33 of the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly, and allowing the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly to leave the first aperture 13 in the blocking position. When the blocking member 51 is in the open position, the blocking member 51 opens the first aperture 13, opens the first opening 33 of the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly, and allows the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly to be in the mating position to connect with the first aperture 13.

[0323] Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that, after the feeding step is completed, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are separated, and then water is added to the processing chamber (washing chamber 25 or cooking chamber 27). Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that, during at least one of the water inlet period, washing period, and drainage (sewage discharge) period of the washing chamber 25, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are separated. Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that, during the entire water inlet, washing, and drainage periods of the washing chamber 25, the second end 32 of the first pipe assembly and the first end 41 of the second pipe assembly are separated. Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that, after the feeding step is completed, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are in a separated state, and then the steps of adding water to the washing chamber 25, washing, and discharging sewage from the washing chamber 25 are performed. Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that, while the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are in a separated state, the cooking function is performed. Preferably, the cooking device 100 is configured such that after the last feeding step is completed, even if the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are in a separated state, they will be connected again when the next cooking requires feeding. Thus, during the processes of adding water to the washing chamber 25, washing materials, discharging wastewater from the washing chamber 25, adding water to the cooking chamber 27, and cooking, the feeding pipe is in a disconnected state, and the opening 33 of the first pipe assembly 30 is closed.

[0324] The processes and steps described in all the preferred embodiments above are merely examples. Unless adverse effects occur, various processing operations can be performed in a different order than those described above. The order of steps in the above process can also be added, combined, or deleted according to actual needs.

[0325] In understanding the scope of this application, the term "comprising" and its derivatives, as used herein, are intended to be open-ended terms that specify the presence of a described feature, element, component, group, whole, and / or step, but do not exclude the presence of other undescribed features, elements, components, groups, wholes, and / or steps. This concept also applies to words with similar meanings, such as the terms "comprising," "having," and their derivatives.

[0326] The term "attached" or "joined" as used herein includes: a construction in which one element is directly fixed to another element by fixing it directly to another element; a construction in which one element is indirectly fixed to another element by fixing it to an intermediate member, which in turn is fixed to another element; and a construction in which one element is integral with another element, that is, one element is substantially part of another element. This definition also applies to words with similar meanings, such as "connect," "joint," "couple," "install," "adhere," "fix," and their derivatives. Finally, degree terms such as "substantially," "approximately," and "approximately" as used herein indicate the amount of deviation from which modifications to the terminology do not significantly alter the final result.

[0327] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Features described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0328] This application has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit this application to the described embodiments. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments, and many more variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this application, all of which fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: Storage chamber, used to store solid food ingredients; A first pipe assembly, wherein a first end of the first pipe assembly is connected to the storage chamber; The pot body is used to heat the solid food ingredients; A lid, used to cover the pot body; and A receiving compartment, wherein the interior of the receiving compartment has a receiving cavity for at least containing the solid food material; and A second pipe assembly has a first end that communicates with a second end of the first pipe assembly, and a second end that communicates with the receiving cavity, so that the internal channels of the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly serve as feeding channels for transporting the solid food material. The second pipe assembly is partially or wholly detachably connected to the cover.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second pipe assembly is partially or entirely removable from the side of the cover.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second pipe assembly is partially or entirely removable from the bottom surface of the cover.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The accommodating compartment is disposed on the cover, and the second pipe assembly and the accommodating compartment as a whole are detachable from the bottom surface of the cover.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second pipeline assembly and the accommodating chamber are constructed as an integral part.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second piping assembly is detachably connected to the accommodating chamber.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, A portion of the second piping assembly is integrally formed with at least a portion of the containment chamber wall, and another portion of the second piping assembly is detachably connected to the portion of the second piping assembly.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second pipeline assembly includes: The pipe body and at least a portion of the containment chamber wall are integrally formed, and the pipe body is provided with an opening; A pipe cover, detachably connected to the pipe body, is used to cover an opening in the pipe body. When the pipe cover covers the opening in the pipe body, the pipe cover forms part of the channel wall of the feeding channel.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating compartment is non-removably disposed on the cover, and part or all of the second pipe assembly is detachably connected to the accommodating compartment.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover includes a removable cover, and part or all of the second pipe assembly is disposed on the removable cover, such that part or all of the second pipe assembly can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second pipe assembly is integrated with the removable cover, so that the entire second pipe assembly can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, Part or all of the second pipe assembly is integrally formed with the removable cover; and / or The inner lining of the cover is provided with a first magnet, and the removable cover is provided with a second magnet. The first magnet and the second magnet are attracted to each other by magnetic force.

13. The cooking apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that, The accommodating compartment is disposed on the removable cover, and the entire second pipe assembly and the accommodating compartment can be detached from the cover along with the removable cover.

14. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The container is a washing container used for washing the solid food materials.

15. The cooking apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The removable cover is also provided with a drainage pipe, which is connected to the accommodating cavity. The entire second pipe assembly, the accommodating cavity, and the drainage pipe can be detached from the cover body along with the removable cover.

16. The cooking apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that, The washing bin is equipped with a washing device, and the cover is equipped with a drive device for driving the washing device to move.

17. The cooking apparatus according to claim 16, characterized in that, The cover has a receiving cavity for accommodating the washing bin. When the detachable cover is connected to the cover, the washing bin moves into the receiving cavity along the axial direction of the washing bin, and the washing device moves along the axial direction to approach and connect with the driving device; and / or The cover is provided with at least a first receiving groove for accommodating the drainage pipe or a second receiving groove for accommodating the second pipe assembly.

18. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The accommodating compartment is disposed on the cover, and the second pipe assembly is connected to the side wall of the accommodating compartment.

19. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The cooking equipment is designed to use wind power to transport the solid food ingredients. The accommodating compartment is located on the cover. The cover is also provided with an air outlet duct assembly, which is connected to the accommodating chamber and is used to allow airflow from the accommodating chamber into the interior of the air outlet duct assembly.

20. The cooking apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The air outlet duct assembly is partially or wholly detachably connected to the cover.

21. The cooking apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The accommodating compartment is detachably disposed on the cover, and part or all of the air outlet duct assembly can be detached from the cover along with the accommodating compartment.

22. The cooking apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that, The entire air outlet duct assembly can be detached from the cover along with the accommodating compartment.

23. The cooking apparatus according to claim 22, characterized in that, The air outlet duct assembly is partially or wholly detachably connected to the receiving chamber; or Some or all of the air outlet duct assembly is constructed as an integral part of the containment chamber.

24. The cooking apparatus according to claim 20, characterized in that, The cover includes a detachable cover, and part or all of the accommodating compartment and the air outlet duct assembly are disposed on the detachable cover, such that the accommodating compartment and the air outlet duct assembly can be detached from the cover along with the detachable cover; or The accommodating compartment is non-removably disposed on the cover, and part or all of the air outlet duct assembly is detachably connected to the accommodating compartment.

25. The cooking apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The air outlet duct assembly is located on the outer side of the side wall of the containment chamber.

26. The cooking apparatus according to claim 25, characterized in that, The air outlet duct assembly includes an airflow inlet and an additional opening different from the airflow inlet, the airflow inlet being disposed on the side wall of the accommodating chamber. The cooking device also includes a lid for covering the additional opening.

27. The cooking apparatus according to claim 26, characterized in that, The cooking device also includes a container cover for covering one opening of the container, and the cover is integrally connected to the container cover.

28. The cooking apparatus according to claim 27, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a filter element located at the airflow inlet and connected to the receiving compartment cover; and / or The compartment cover is detachably connected to the compartment.

29. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The cooking equipment also includes an auxiliary compartment and a fan. The first opening of the auxiliary compartment is used to communicate with the first end of the first pipe assembly, the second opening of the auxiliary compartment is used to communicate with the storage chamber, and the blower is used to blow air into the auxiliary compartment from the third opening of the auxiliary compartment. The cooking equipment is configured such that the fan blows the solid food material from the first opening of the auxiliary chamber into the first pipe assembly and the second pipe assembly.

30. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The receiving compartment is disposed on the cover body, and the receiving compartment is a washing compartment for washing the solid food ingredients. When the lid covers the pot body, the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly can move relative to each other, so that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly have a docking state and a separation state. In the docking state, the feeding channel is connected, and in the separation state, the feeding channel is disconnected.

31. The cooking apparatus according to claim 30, characterized in that, The cooking equipment includes: Storage device, the storage device including a storage bin, the storage bin having an interior forming the storage cavity, the first pipe assembly disposed in the storage device; and A cooking appliance, wherein the pot body, the lid, the washing chamber and the second pipe assembly are disposed in the cooking appliance.

32. The cooking apparatus according to claim 31, characterized in that, The washing bin is located on the cover.

33. The cooking apparatus according to claim 31, characterized in that, The second end of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity between a docking position and a disengaged position, such that the second end of the first pipe assembly and the first end of the second pipe assembly are movable relative to each other. When the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the docking position, the feeding channel is connected; when the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the separating position, the feeding channel is disconnected.

34. The cooking apparatus according to claim 33, characterized in that, The second end of the first pipe assembly is movable relative to the storage cavity along a first direction between the docking position and the separating position. The storage device further includes an action component for driving the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction.

35. The cooking apparatus according to claim 34, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a return member, wherein the actuating component is used to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction from the docking position to the separating position, and the return member is used to drive the second end of the first pipe assembly to move along the first direction from the separating position to the docking position.

36. The cooking apparatus according to claim 35, characterized in that, The outer shell of the storage device is provided with a first opening. When the second end of the first pipe assembly is in the docking position, the second end of the first pipe assembly is connected to the first end of the second pipe assembly through the first opening. The actuating component includes a baffle for blocking the first opening, the baffle being movable relative to the storage cavity between a blocked position and an open position. When the baffle is in the blocked position, the baffle causes the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the separated position; when the baffle is in the open position, the return member causes the second end of the first pipe assembly to be in the docking position.

37. The cooking apparatus according to claim 36, characterized in that, When the baffle is in the blocked position, the baffle also blocks the opening at the second end of the first pipe assembly for docking with the second pipe assembly. When the baffle is in the open position, the baffle also opens the opening at the second end of the first pipe assembly.

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