Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment. The cooking appliance comprises a storage appliance, a feeding pipeline assembly and a cooking appliance body. The material storage device comprises a material storage cavity used for storing solid food materials. The first end of the feeding pipeline assembly communicates with the storage cavity. The cooking utensil comprises a pot body, a cover body, a containing bin, an air outlet pipeline assembly and a fan. The rear part of the cover body is pivotally connected to the cooker body, so that the front part of the cover body can be opened upwards. The containing bin is arranged on the cover body and used for at least temporarily containing the solid food materials, and the second end of the feeding pipeline assembly is opened in the bin wall of the containing bin. The air outlet pipeline assembly is arranged on the cover body, and an airflow inlet is formed in the bin wall of the containing bin. The draught fan is used for exhausting air from the containing bin so that airflow can flow into the air outlet pipeline assembly from the containing bin. Wherein the airflow inlet is formed in the front 1 / 2 part of the material washing bin. The airflow inlet of the air outlet pipeline assembly is formed in front, so that the opportunity that foreign matter in the containing bin enters the air outlet pipeline assembly when the cover body is opened is reduced to a great extent, and the fan can be protected.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of cooking appliances, in particular to a cooking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing automatic rice cooker uses a fan to send rice, and a rice washing bin is arranged on the cover body for washing rice. The cover body needs to be opened, and rice water in the rice washing bin may flow into the pipeline of the fan when the cover body is opened, causing damage to the fan. Therefore, a cooking device is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0003] A series of simplified concepts are introduced in the summary part, which will be further described in detail in the detailed description part. The summary part of the present application does not mean to try to limit the key features and necessary technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor to try to determine the protection scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0004] To at least partially solve the above problems, the present application provides a cooking device, which comprises:

[0005] A storage appliance, comprising a storage cavity for storing solid food materials;

[0006] A feeding pipeline assembly, a first end of which is communicated with the storage cavity; and

[0007] A cooking appliance, comprising:

[0008] A pot body for heating the solid food materials,

[0009] A cover body for covering the pot body, a rear part of the cover body being pivotally connected to the pot body, so that a front part of the cover body can be opened upward,

[0010] A containing bin arranged on the cover body for at least temporarily containing the solid food materials, a second end of the feeding pipeline assembly being opened to a bin wall of the containing bin,

[0011] An air outlet pipeline assembly arranged on the cover body, an air inlet of the air outlet pipeline assembly being arranged on the bin wall of the containing bin, and

[0012] A fan for drawing air from the containing bin, so that air flow flows from the containing bin into the air outlet pipeline assembly,

[0013] Wherein, the air inlet is arranged on the front 1 / 2 part of the containing bin.

[0014] According to the present application, the air inlet of the air outlet pipeline assembly is located in front, which greatly reduces the chance of foreign matter in the containing bin entering the air outlet pipeline assembly when the cover is opened, and is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0015] Optionally, the air inlet is arranged in the front 1 / 3 of the containing bin.

[0016] According to the present application, the air inlet of the air outlet pipeline assembly is further located in front, which greatly reduces the chance of foreign matter in the containing bin entering the air outlet pipeline assembly when the cover is opened, and is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0017] Optionally, the air inlet is arranged on the top wall of the containing bin.

[0018] According to the present application, the air inlet is arranged on the top wall of the containing bin, and the contents such as rice and water in the containing bin are difficult to enter the air outlet pipeline assembly when the containing bin is normally working, which is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0019] Optionally, the air inlet is arranged on the side wall of the containing bin and located in the upper 1 / 2 of the side wall.

[0020] According to the present application, the air inlet is arranged on the side wall of the containing bin and as high as possible, and the contents such as rice and water in the containing bin are difficult to enter the air outlet pipeline assembly when the containing bin is normally working, which is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0021] Optionally, the air inlet is arranged on the side wall of the containing bin and located in the upper 1 / 3 of the side wall; or

[0022] The air inlet is arranged on the top of the side wall of the containing bin, so that the inner surface of the air inlet extends to the upper end surface of the side wall of the containing bin.

[0023] According to the present application, the air inlet is arranged on the side wall of the containing bin and as high as possible, and the contents such as rice and water in the containing bin are difficult to enter the air outlet pipeline assembly when the containing bin is normally working, which is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0024] Optionally, the opening of the second end of the feeding pipeline assembly is arranged adjacent to the air inlet.

[0025] According to the present application, the food material falls by gravity after entering the material washing cavity, and does not turn in the air to enter the air inlet, which is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0026] Optionally, the opening of the second end of the feeding pipeline assembly is arranged opposite to the air inlet, and a partition plate is further arranged in the containing bin, and the partition plate is located between the opening of the second end of the feeding pipeline assembly and the air inlet.

[0027] According to the present application, the food material is blocked by the partition plate from entering the air outlet pipe assembly, which is beneficial to protect the fan.

[0028] Optionally, the partition plate is provided with a through hole configured to prevent the solid food material from passing through.

[0029] According to the present application, the through hole of the partition plate allows the air flow of the fan to act more directly into the feeding channel, improving the working efficiency of the fan.

[0030] Optionally, the cross-sectional area of the air inlet is 50mm 2 to 400mm 2 ; and / or

[0031] The shape of the cross section of the air inlet is one of circular, oval, rectangular or polygonal.

[0032] According to the present application, the size and shape of the air inlet can be flexibly set.

[0033] Optionally, the feeding pipe assembly includes a second pipe assembly arranged in the cover body, a second end of the second pipe assembly is open to the wall of the accommodating cavity, and a first end of the second pipe assembly is used to communicate with the storage cavity. The second pipe assembly, the accommodating cavity and the air outlet pipe assembly are formed in one piece.

[0034] According to the present application, the second pipe assembly, the accommodating cavity and the air outlet pipe assembly are formed in one piece, which is convenient for assembling the cover body.

[0035] Optionally, the cover body includes a detachable cover, and the second pipe assembly, the accommodating cavity and the air outlet pipe assembly are arranged in the detachable cover and can be detached from the cover body together with the detachable cover.

[0036] According to the present application, the second pipe assembly, the accommodating cavity, the air outlet pipe assembly and the detachable cover are connected together, which is convenient for assembling the cover body and makes the structure of the cover body compact.

[0037] Optionally, the feeding pipe assembly includes a second pipe assembly arranged in the cover body, a part of the second pipe assembly is connected to the wall of the accommodating cavity, and another part of the second pipe assembly is detachably connected to the part of the second pipe assembly.

[0038] According to the present application, the second pipe assembly can be designed as a split structure according to specific needs, which is convenient for cleaning the second pipe assembly.

[0039] Optionally, a part of the air outlet pipe assembly is connected to the wall of the accommodating cavity, and another part of the air outlet pipe assembly is detachably connected to the part of the air outlet pipe assembly.

[0040] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly can be designed as a split structure according to specific needs, which facilitates cleaning of the air outlet duct assembly.

[0041] Optionally, a filter element is provided at the airflow inlet, and the filter element is configured to prevent the solid food from passing through.

[0042] According to this application, the filter element can prevent solid food from entering the air outlet duct assembly, which helps protect the fan.

[0043] Optionally, the filter element is detachably connected to the wall of the containing chamber; or

[0044] The containment chamber has a plurality of filter holes in its wall structure to form the filter element, and the plurality of filter holes constitute the airflow inlet.

[0045] According to this application, the filter element can be flexibly configured.

[0046] Optionally, the filter element includes two comb-like elements arranged opposite each other along the extension direction of the comb teeth, wherein the comb teeth of one comb-like element are inserted between two adjacent comb teeth of the other comb-like element.

[0047] According to this application, the size of the hole in a single component can be relatively increased, and a small-sized filter hole can be obtained by splicing the components, thereby reducing the processing difficulty.

[0048] Optionally, the total cross-sectional area of ​​the filter pores in the filter element is 50 mm². 2 Up to 400mm 2 And / or

[0049] The filter element has a filter hole with a cross-sectional shape that is at least one of a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, a rectangle, and a polygon.

[0050] According to this application, the shape and total area of ​​the filter holes can be flexibly set.

[0051] Optionally, the airflow inlet is located at the top of the side wall of the accommodating chamber, such that the inner surface of the airflow inlet extends to the upper end face of the side wall of the accommodating chamber.

[0052] The top wall of the container is constructed as a container cover, which is detachably connected to the side wall of the container, and the filter element is disposed on the lower surface of the container cover.

[0053] According to this application, the storage compartment is easy to clean and has a compact structure.

[0054] Optionally, the air outlet duct assembly is further provided with an additional upward-facing opening, the cover of which is connected to the receiving chamber cover or the filter element.

[0055] According to this application, the air outlet duct assembly can be opened, which facilitates cleaning.

[0056] Optionally, the airflow inlet is located at the foremost part of the accommodating chamber.

[0057] According to this application, the airflow inlet of the air outlet duct assembly is located at the frontmost position, which minimizes the chance of foreign objects in the accommodating compartment entering the air outlet duct assembly when the cover is opened, thus helping to protect the fan.

[0058] Optionally, the containing chamber is a washing chamber for washing the solid food ingredients.

[0059] According to this application, the cooking equipment can automatically clean the food. The airflow inlet of the air outlet duct assembly is located at the front, which reduces the chance of water and foreign objects in the washing chamber entering the air outlet duct assembly when the cover is opened, thus helping to protect the fan. Attached Figure Description

[0060] 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.

[0061] In the attached image:

[0062] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0063] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the cooking equipment.

[0064] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A side sectional view of the cooking equipment shown.

[0065] Figure 4 for Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0066] 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;

[0067] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the vertical projection of the washing bin shown;

[0068] Figure 7An exploded perspective view of a second example of the processing mechanism of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 8 This is a test cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a cooking device according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0070] Figure 9 This is a front view schematic diagram of a first example of a filter element of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0071] Figure 10 This is a front view schematic diagram of a second example of a filter element of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application;

[0072] Figure 11 Figure 5 Another attempt at the washing hopper cover;

[0073] Figure 12 This is an exploded perspective view of a third example of the processing mechanism of a cooking apparatus according to a specific embodiment of this application.

[0074] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0075] 10: Cooking utensils

[0076] 11: Storage equipment

[0077] 12: Storage bin cover

[0078] 13: First opening

[0079] 14: Storage silo

[0080] 15: Storage chamber

[0081] 16: First Cavity

[0082] 16A: Bottom wall

[0083] 17: Guide cavity wall

[0084] 18: Housing of storage equipment

[0085] 19: Air intake

[0086] 21: Cover

[0087] 21A: Lining

[0088] 21B: Substrate

[0089] 22: Claypot

[0090] 23: Washing device

[0091] 24: Washing bin

[0092] 24A: Washing bin top wall / washing bin cover

[0093] 24B: Side wall of the washing hopper

[0094] 25: Washing chamber

[0095] 26: Pot Inner Wall

[0096] 27: Cooking Cavity

[0097] 28: Heating device

[0098] 30: First Pipeline Assembly

[0099] 31: First end of first pipe assembly / first pipe

[0100] 32: Second end of first pipe assembly / moving joint

[0101] 33: First Opening

[0102] 40: Second Pipe Assembly

[0103] 41: First end of the second pipe assembly

[0104] 42: Second end of the second pipe assembly

[0105] 43: Second opening

[0106] 45: Third opening

[0107] 47: Pipeline body

[0108] 48: Pipe cover

[0109] 71: Flexible components

[0110] 72: partition

[0111] 72A: Partition through hole

[0112] 73: Clean water tank

[0113] 74: Sewage tank

[0114] 75: Filter element

[0115] 76: Filter holes

[0116] 77: Comb-shaped component

[0117] 78: Comb teeth

[0118] 79: Drainage pipe assembly

[0119] 80: Air duct assembly

[0120] 81: Airflow Inlet

[0121] 82: Airflow outlet

[0122] 84: Capping

[0123] 85: Additional opening

[0124] 100: Cooking equipment

[0125] 101: Machining Mechanism

[0126] DH: Up and down direction

[0127] DL: Forward and backward direction

[0128] DW: Left and right directions Detailed Implementation

[0129] 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.

[0130] 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.

[0131] 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.

[0132] 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.

[0133] 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.

[0134] 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.

[0135] 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.

[0136] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0137] 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.

[0138] 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.

[0139] It should be noted that the directional terms "up," "down," "front," "back," "left," and "right" used in this article are based on the orientation determined when the cooking device 100 is placed upright, facing the user in its normal use state, and the lid 21 is in the closed state. Specifically, the orientation of the cooking device 100 facing the user is defined as "front," and the opposite orientation is defined as "back."

[0140] To facilitate the placement and removal of the inner pot 26, a washing chamber 24 is disposed within the lid 21. The internal space of the washing chamber 24 forms a washing cavity 25 for washing 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. The washing cavity 25 is connected to a clean water tank 73 via a clean water pipe (not shown). Clean water from the clean water tank 73 is supplied to the washing cavity 25 via the clean water pipe using a water supply device (e.g., a water pump). The washing cavity 25 is connected to a wastewater tank 74 via a drain pipe assembly 79, allowing wastewater from the washing process to be discharged into the wastewater tank 74.

[0141] The storage container 11 includes a storage bin 14 for storing solid food ingredients, the internal space of which is a storage chamber 15. The storage chamber 15 is connected to a 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 ingredients in the storage chamber 15 into the washing chamber 25 via the feeding pipe. The feeding device may be configured as, for example, an air extraction device (e.g., a fan), utilizing the air pressure difference to transfer the ingredients.

[0142] 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.

[0143] The workflow of cooking equipment 100 typically includes the following steps:

[0144] 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.

[0145] 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.

[0146] Step 3: Drainage. After the washing process is completed, the washing device 23 is stopped, and the wastewater is discharged from the drainage pipe assembly 79 into the sewage tank 74.

[0147] 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.

[0148] 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.

[0149] 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.

[0150] Step 6: Cooking. Control the heating device 28 according to the cooking program to complete the cooking process.

[0151] Understandably, all of the above steps are performed when the lid 21 closes the pot body 22.

[0152] like Figure 3 As shown, the feeding conduit assembly 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.

[0153] 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 the washing chamber 25. It is understood that when the cover 21 closes the pot body 22, the first pipe assembly 30 and the second pipe assembly 40 are connected. The first end 31 of the first pipe assembly is the first end of the entire feeding pipe assembly, and the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly is the second end of the entire feeding pipe assembly.

[0154] 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.

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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 in a left-right direction (DW). 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.

[0157] 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.

[0158] 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.

[0159] 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 vertically. 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 and 90 degrees.

[0160] like Figure 5 As shown, the second opening 43 at the feeding end of the second end 42 of the second pipe assembly 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. When using pneumatic conveying of materials, the cooking equipment 100 also includes an air outlet duct assembly 80. A fan (pump) draws air from the washing chamber 24 to allow airflow from the washing chamber 24 into the air outlet duct assembly 80. The airflow inlet of the air outlet duct assembly 80 is located in the wall of the washing chamber 24, for example, 81 near the third opening 45, so that the airflow can act on the channel inside the second pipe assembly 40. The fan can be located in the air outlet duct assembly 80, for example, at the airflow outlet 82 or the airflow inlet 81 of the air outlet duct assembly 80, or it can be connected downstream of the airflow outlet 82. It is understood that the fan is located in the cover 21.

[0161] For example, the cooking appliance 100 is designed with a processing mechanism 101, which includes a base plate 21B, a washing chamber 24, a second pipe assembly 40, an air outlet pipe assembly 80, and a drain pipe assembly 79. The base plate 21B is, for example, detachably connected to the inner liner 21A of the cover 21, and the washing chamber 24, the second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drain pipe assembly 79 are all disposed on the base plate 21B. The processing mechanism 101 is essentially a component that integrates parts related to the washing process.

[0162] The second pipe assembly 40, the air outlet pipe assembly 80, and the drainage pipe assembly 79 are all connected to the washing chamber 24, for example, they all open 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 assembly 79 are all located in the wall of the washing chamber 24. The wall of the washing chamber 24 is also the wall of the washing cavity 25. Specifically, the base plate 21B forms the bottom wall of the washing chamber 24. The side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24 extends upward from the base plate 21B. The top wall 24A of the washing chamber 24 can be constructed as a washing chamber cover, which is detachably connected to the side wall 24B of the washing chamber, so that the user can clean the washing chamber 24. Of course, the top wall 24A of the washing chamber may not be detachable from the side wall 24B of the washing chamber.

[0163] The drainage pipe assembly 79 preferably opens at the bottom of the washing chamber 25, allowing wastewater to be discharged by gravity. The airflow inlet 81 is preferably located in the front half of the washing bin 24. The front and rear sections of the washing bin 24 can be divided according to… Figure 6 The method is illustrated. In the vertical projection of the cooking device 100, the washing chamber 24 has a final position point P1 and a foremost position point P2. A first straight line L1 extending in the left-right direction DW is drawn through the final position point P1, a second straight line L2 extending in the left-right direction DW is drawn through the foremost position point P2, and a third straight line L3 extending in the left-right direction DW is drawn, such that the distance between lines L1 and L3 is equal to the distance between lines L2 and L3. The portion of the washing chamber 24 located between lines L1 and L3 is the rear half of the washing chamber 24, and the portion located between lines L2 and L3 is the front half of the washing chamber 24. Therefore, when the cover 21 is opened, the airflow inlet 81 is located in the upper half of the washing chamber 24 in the flipped position, making it less likely for rice, water, etc., in the washing chamber 25 to enter the air outlet duct assembly 80, thus preventing contamination and damage to the fan. More preferably, the airflow inlet is located in the front third of the washing chamber. More preferably, the airflow inlet 81 is located at the foremost part of the washing chamber 24, that is, in the vertical projection of the cooking device 100, the foremost position point P2 is located in the area of ​​the airflow inlet 81.

[0164] The airflow inlet 81 can be located on the top wall 24A of the washing chamber 24. For example, when the top wall 24 of the washing chamber 24 and the side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24 are inseparable, the airflow inlet 81 is located at the top of the washing chamber 25. When the washing chamber 24 is working normally, rice, water, etc., inside it are unlikely to enter the air outlet duct assembly 80. Alternatively, for example, when the top wall 24A of the washing chamber 24 can be opened, the airflow inlet 81 is located on the side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24, and is located in the upper 1 / 2 part of the side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24 (the method of dividing the upper and lower parts of the side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24 can refer to the aforementioned method of dividing the front and rear parts of the washing chamber 24), that is, the airflow inlet 81 is as high as possible, so that rice, water, etc., in the washing chamber 25 are unlikely to enter the air outlet duct assembly 80. More preferably, the airflow inlet 81 is located on the side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24, and is located in the upper 1 / 3 part of the side wall 24B of the washing chamber 24. Or, as Figure 5 As shown, the airflow inlet 81 is located at the top of the side wall 24B of the washing chamber, such that the inner surface of the airflow inlet 81 extends to the upper end face of the side wall 24B of the washing chamber in the axial direction (i.e., the vertical direction DH) perpendicular to the washing chamber 25. In other words, the airflow inlet 81 is a through groove located on the upper end face of the side wall 24B of the washing chamber.

[0165] Similarly, when the top wall 24 of the washing hopper and the side wall 24B of the washing hopper are inseparable, the third opening 45 of the second pipe assembly 40 can be located on the top wall 24A of the washing hopper. Alternatively, for example, when the top wall 24A of the washing hopper can be opened, the third opening 45 is located on the side wall 24B of the washing hopper, and preferably on the upper part of the side wall 24B of the washing hopper, for example, at least the upper 1 / 2 part, so that rice, water, etc. in the washing chamber 25 do not enter the second pipe assembly 40 as much as possible.

[0166] Preferably, the air outlet 82 of the air outlet duct assembly 80 faces upward, so that the fan can be positioned above the substrate 21B, for example, in the liner 21A, to facilitate the installation of the substrate 21B 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 assembly 79.

[0167] The third opening 45 can be arranged adjacent to and parallel to the airflow inlet 81. For example... Figure 7 As shown, the two openings can be arranged side-by-side on the side wall 24B of the washing chamber. Since the side wall 24B of the washing chamber can be constructed as a non-planar surface (e.g., curved surface, solid surface), the side-by-side arrangement of the two openings on the side wall 24B of the washing chamber can also be understood as the angle between the axes of the two openings on the side facing the two openings not exceeding 90 degrees. Alternatively, the two openings can be arranged side-by-side on the top wall 24B of the washing chamber. In this way, when the fan is working, the food material enters the washing chamber 25 through the third opening 45 and falls due to gravity, without turning in the air to enter the airflow inlet 81.

[0168] like Figure 8As shown, the third opening 45 and the airflow inlet 81 can also be arranged opposite each other. In this case, preferably, a baffle 72 is also provided in the washing chamber 24, and the baffle 72 is located between the third opening 45 and the airflow inlet 81. The food flowing out of the third opening 45 will not enter the airflow inlet 81 due to the obstruction of the baffle 72. Here, the third opening 45 and the airflow inlet 81 are arranged opposite each other, which can be directly opposite each other, or they can be offset opposite each other or at an angle (the angle between the axes of the two openings on the side facing the two openings exceeds 90 degrees). Preferably, the baffle 72 is provided with a baffle through hole 72A, so that the air force of the fan can act more directly on the second pipe assembly 40, but the baffle through hole 72A is constructed to prevent solid food from passing through, for example, the size is no greater than 3mm, to prevent food from flying into the airflow inlet 81.

[0169] The second opening 43 is located on the outer shell of the cover 21. When the cover 21 is opened, the second opening 43 is exposed to the environment. Even if rice, water, etc. enter the second pipe assembly 40, they can be discharged into the environment through the second opening 43 without affecting other components of the cooking device 100. Therefore, the third opening 45 is not necessarily located in the front part of the washing chamber 24.

[0170] The cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow inlet 81 can be 50 mm². 2 Up to 400mm 2 The cross-sectional shape of the airflow inlet 81 can be circular, elliptical, rectangular, polygonal, etc.

[0171] To more thoroughly prevent food from entering the air outlet duct assembly 80, a filter element 75 is installed at the airflow inlet 81 (see...). Figure 9 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.

[0172] 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.

[0173] 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.

[0174] Or, such as Figure 10As shown, the filter element 75 includes two comb-shaped members 77. Each comb-shaped member 77 resembles a comb and has multiple teeth 78. The two comb-shaped members 77 are arranged opposite each other along the extending direction of the teeth 78, with one tooth 78 of one comb-shaped member 77 inserted between two adjacent teeth 78 of the other comb-shaped member 77. Thus, the gap between the teeth 78 of one comb-shaped member 77 and the teeth 78 of the other comb-shaped member 77 forms a filter hole 76. Because the filter hole 76 is relatively small, increasing the density of the filter hole 76 is necessary to improve the fan efficiency. Densely packed small holes in a single component would increase manufacturing difficulty. Figure 10 This method can relatively increase the size of the hole in a single component, and obtain a smaller hole by splicing the components, which can reduce the difficulty of processing.

[0175] like Figure 5 and Figure 11 As shown, since the airflow inlet 81 is located at the top of the washing hopper sidewall 24B, the filter element 75 can be disposed on the lower surface of the washing hopper cover 24A. Furthermore, the washing hopper sidewall 24B can also serve as part of the duct wall of the exhaust duct assembly 80, making the processing mechanism 101 more compact. Preferably, the exhaust duct assembly 80 also has an upward-facing additional opening 85, the cover 84 of which is connected to either 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 sidewall 24B, the cover 84 is connected to the washing hopper cover 24A. When the additional opening 85 is lower than the washing hopper sidewall 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 integral injection molding. When the washing chamber cover 24A is removed, the internal channels of the washing chamber 25 and the air outlet duct assembly 80 are exposed, which is beneficial for users to clean the washing chamber 25 and the air outlet duct assembly 80.

[0176] 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 unit. The base plate 21B, the drainage pipe assembly 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 unit, for example, by integral injection molding, that is, the majority of the processing mechanism 101 is integrally injection molded, thereby achieving high positional accuracy between the various channels and cavities of the processing mechanism 101, and making the assembly of the cover 21 easy.

[0177] Alternatively, 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 that connects to the wall of the washing hopper 24. Figure 12As shown, 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, and both the second opening 43 and the third opening 45 are located on the pipe body 47. The pipe cover 48 is detachably connected to 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. Of course, the second pipe assembly 40 can also be designed as a split structure for other needs (such as ease of installation).

[0178] Similarly, depending on specific needs, the air duct assembly 80 can also be designed as a split structure, wherein a part of the air duct assembly 80 is connected to the wall of the washing bin 24, and another part of the air duct assembly 80 is detachably connected to the part of the air duct assembly 80 connected to the wall of the washing bin 24.

[0179] In this application, the washing chamber 25 is broadly defined as a container for at least temporarily holding food materials, and correspondingly, the washing bin 24 is a container for at least temporarily holding food materials. The container can be used to process food materials, i.e., as a processing bin, such as a washing bin, grinding bin, or pre-treatment bin; or it can be used only for temporarily storing food materials, i.e., as a transfer bin. In the illustrated embodiment, the cooking device 100 is described as an example of a washing bin for washing food materials. However, the container can also be used for other functions.

[0180] This application, by placing the airflow inlet of the air outlet duct assembly at the front, greatly reduces the chance of foreign objects in the containment chamber entering the air outlet duct assembly when the cover is opened, which is beneficial for protecting the fan.

[0181] 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.

[0182] 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.

[0183] 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.

[0184] 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.

[0185] 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: A storage device, the storage device including a storage cavity for storing solid food ingredients; A feeding pipe assembly, the first end of which is connected to the storage chamber; and Cooking appliances, the cooking appliances including: The pot body is used to heat the solid ingredients. A lid for covering the pot body, the rear of the lid being pivotally connected to the pot body, allowing the front of the lid to be opened upwards. A receiving compartment, disposed on the cover, is used to at least temporarily contain the solid food ingredient, and the opening at the second end of the feeding pipe assembly is located in the wall of the receiving compartment. An air outlet duct assembly is disposed on the cover, and the airflow inlet of the air outlet duct assembly is disposed on the wall of the accommodating chamber. A fan is used to draw air from the containing chamber so that airflow flows from the containing chamber into the outlet duct assembly. The airflow inlet is located in the front half of the accommodating chamber.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow inlet is located in the front 1 / 3 of the containment chamber.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow inlet is located on the top wall of the containment chamber.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The airflow inlet is located on the side wall of the accommodating chamber, in the upper half of the side wall.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The airflow inlet is located on the side wall of the accommodating chamber, specifically in the upper third of the side wall; or The airflow inlet is located at the top of the side wall of the accommodating chamber, such that the inner surface of the airflow inlet extends to the upper end face of the side wall of the accommodating chamber.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening at the second end of the feeding pipe assembly is arranged adjacent to and parallel to the airflow inlet.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening at the second end of the feeding pipe assembly is positioned opposite to the airflow inlet. A partition is also provided inside the accommodating chamber, and the partition is located between the opening at the second end of the feeding pipe assembly and the airflow inlet.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The partition is provided with through holes, which are designed to prevent the solid food ingredients from passing through.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-sectional area of ​​the airflow inlet is 50 mm². 2 Up to 400mm 2 And / or The cross-sectional shape of the airflow inlet is one of the following: circular, elliptical, rectangular, or polygonal.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding pipe assembly includes a second pipe assembly disposed on the cover, the second end of the second pipe assembly opening into the wall of the receiving chamber, and the first end of the second pipe assembly being used to connect to the storage chamber. The second pipe assembly, the receiving chamber, and the air outlet pipe assembly are formed as one unit.

11. The cooking apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that, The cover includes a detachable cover, and the second pipe assembly, the accommodating chamber and the air outlet pipe assembly are all disposed on the detachable cover and can be removed from the cover together with the detachable cover.

12. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding pipe assembly includes a second pipe assembly disposed on the cover, a portion of the second pipe assembly being connected to the wall of the receiving chamber, and another portion of the second pipe assembly being detachably connected to the portion of the second pipe assembly; and / or A portion of the air outlet duct assembly is connected to the wall of the accommodating chamber, and another portion of the air outlet duct assembly is detachably connected to the portion of the air outlet duct assembly.

13. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A filter element is provided at the airflow inlet, and the filter element is configured to prevent the solid food from passing through.

14. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The filter element is detachably connected to the wall of the containing chamber; or The containment chamber has a plurality of filter holes in its wall structure to form the filter element, and the plurality of filter holes constitute the airflow inlet.

15. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The filter element includes two comb-shaped elements, which are arranged opposite each other along the extension direction of the comb teeth, and the comb teeth of one comb-shaped element are inserted between two adjacent comb teeth of the other comb-shaped element.

16. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The total cross-sectional area of ​​the filter pores in the filter element is 50 mm². 2 Up to 400mm 2 And / or The filter element has a filter hole with a cross-sectional shape that is at least one of a circle, an ellipse, a triangle, a rectangle, and a polygon.

17. The cooking apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that, The airflow inlet is located at the top of the side wall of the accommodating chamber, such that the inner surface of the airflow inlet extends to the upper end face of the side wall of the accommodating chamber. The top wall of the container is constructed as a container cover, which is detachably connected to the side wall of the container, and the filter element is disposed on the lower surface of the container cover.

18. The cooking apparatus according to claim 17, characterized in that, The air outlet duct assembly is also provided with an additional upward-facing opening, the cover of which is connected to the receiving chamber cover or the filter element.

19. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The airflow inlet is located at the very front of the containment chamber.

20. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The container is a washing container used for washing the solid food ingredients.

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