Module adjusting mechanism for cooking equipment and cooking equipment

Abstract

According to the module adjusting mechanism for the cooking equipment and the cooking equipment, in the module adjusting mechanism for the cooking equipment, a driving mechanism is arranged on a shell and provided with a driving shaft at least partially located in a transmission interval, and the driving shaft in the driving mechanism can rotate; due to the fact that the first side of the connecting arm is located in the transmission section and connected to the driving shaft, rotation of the driving shaft can drive the connecting arm to rotate synchronously, the second side of the connecting arm is located outside the transmission section of the shell, and the second side of the connecting arm equivalently moves relative to the whole shell. Therefore, the module unit installed on the second side of the connecting arm can correspondingly change the distance between the module unit and the cavity wall of the inner container of the cooking equipment.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a cooking device, and more particularly to a module adjusting mechanism for a cooking device and the cooking device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In order to ensure more accurate perception and control of the entire cooking process, the existing cooking device is usually provided with more functional modules. For example, a lamp module is used to realize the searchlighting in the cooking cavity, which can not only facilitate the observation of the cooking state of food, but also accurately find the appropriate position when taking and placing food materials; for example, a sensor module can realize accurate measurement of the temperature in the cooking cavity; through the combination and cooperation of multiple modules, the entire cooking process is more intelligent, which not only saves the tedious operation process, but also makes the cooking method more diversified.

[0003] Most of the existing functional modules are fixedly installed in the cooking device. The cooking device has relatively complex functions. In the cooking process, in addition to the large change of temperature, process products such as water vapor are also generated in the cooking cavity, and some models also have steaming function and microwave function. The fixed installation mode has the advantage that the assembly relationship cannot be changed, and the designer can pre-process the problems that may occur in the corresponding scene in the form of sealing and the like.

[0004] However, the fixed installation mode also has certain disadvantages. Since the installation mode of the functional module and the cooking device cannot be changed, the interaction details of the functional module in realizing its own function are often limited, such as limited illumination angle coverage, signal transmission range of the sensor module, and the like. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0005] The first technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a module adjusting mechanism for a cooking device, which can adjust the position of the module unit according to the current status of the prior art.

[0006] The second technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a cooking device with the above module adjusting mechanism according to the current status of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve the above first technical problem is as follows: a module adjusting mechanism for a cooking device, comprising

[0008] A shell is used to be assembled on the outer side of the cavity wall of the inner container of the cooking device, and the shell has a transmission interval inside;

[0009] A driving mechanism is arranged in the shell and has a driving shaft located at least partially in the transmission interval, and the driving shaft is arranged to be rotatable about its axis;

[0010] a connecting arm, a first side of which is located in the transmission region and connected to the driving shaft, a second side of which is a free side and located outside the transmission region, the connecting arm being capable of rotating relative to the housing with the axis of the driving shaft as the axis under the rotation of the driving shaft;

[0011] a module unit having an interaction end, the module unit being arranged on the second side of the connecting arm and moving relative to the housing on the periphery of the housing under the rotation of the connecting arm to approach or move away from the cavity wall of the inner container of the cooking device.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving shaft extends vertically, and the housing side has an opening for the movement of the connecting arm. In this way, the driving shaft is arranged vertically, and the movement range of the connecting arm is kept in the transverse direction, that is, the distance adjustment is achieved on the side of the cooking cavity of the inner container of the cooking device, and the cavity on the side of the cooking cavity of the cooking device is effectively utilized.

[0013] Preferably, the driving mechanism further comprises a driver arranged above the housing and having an output shaft extending downward, the output shaft of the driver being the driving shaft. The driving shaft can be realized in various forms. To ensure the highest efficiency of power and avoid transmission loss, the connecting arm is directly driven by the driver, that is, the output shaft of the driver is the driving shaft.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first side of the connecting arm has a shaft sleeve arranged on the output shaft of the driver, and the connecting arm rotates synchronously with the output shaft through the shaft sleeve. The shaft sleeve itself has an extension, and the connecting arm is connected to the driving shaft through the shaft sleeve, which can ensure that the rotating end of the entire connecting arm is coaxial with the driving shaft, that is, has the same rotation axis.

[0015] In some embodiments, the housing comprises a top wall plate, a bottom wall plate, and a side plate arranged around the top wall plate and the bottom wall plate, the transmission region being defined between the top wall plate, the bottom wall plate, and the side plate, and the first side of the housing having a mounting opening for connecting to the cavity wall of the inner container of the cooking device. The housing can have a complete side plate, but the side plate can contact the wall plate of the inner container during installation, resulting in a mismatch in installation size. The mounting opening is used, and as long as the area of the housing corresponding to the periphery of the mounting opening is engaged with the corresponding position of the cavity wall, the installation accuracy is ensured.

[0016] In some embodiments, the opening is arranged on the second side adjacent to the mounting opening and penetrates through the movement path of the connecting arm.

[0017] In some embodiments, the connecting arm comprises a first connecting piece and a second connecting piece arranged in sequence from the inside of the transmission region to the outside, the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece are arranged at an angle, and the module unit is arranged on the second connecting piece.

[0018] In some embodiments, the module unit is a deodorizing module having at least one carbon brush arranged through the second connecting sheet.

[0019] Preferably, the back of the connecting arm is further provided with a reinforcing rib. The reinforcing rib can increase the strength of the whole connecting arm on the basis of the angle between the two connecting sheets, and the design position of the back of the reinforcing rib can avoid interference during movement.

[0020] To further solve the second technical problem, the cooking device comprises the module adjusting mechanism, the cooking device comprises an inner container having a cooking cavity, a window is formed in the inner container and communicates with the cooking cavity, the shell is located beside the inner container and in a state where the module unit is close to the cavity wall of the inner container, the module unit can cover the window so that the interactive end of the module unit is located in the cooking cavity of the inner container.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the module adjusting mechanism for the cooking device has the following advantages: the driving shaft in the driving mechanism can rotate, the rotation of the driving shaft can drive the connecting arm to rotate synchronously because the first side of the connecting arm is located in the transmission interval and connected to the driving shaft, the rotation of the second side of the connecting arm is equivalent to relative movement of the whole shell because the second side of the connecting arm is located outside the transmission interval of the shell, and therefore the module unit installed on the second side of the connecting arm can change the distance from the cavity wall of the inner container of the cooking device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the application and serve to explain the principles of the application together with the specification.

[0023] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the cooking device in the embodiment;

[0024] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is an enlarged schematic diagram of position A in FIG. 1; Figure 1

[0025] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of the module adjusting mechanism in the embodiment;

[0026] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm in the first position;

[0027] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm in the second position.

[0028] LEGEND DESCRIPTION:

[0029] ​1 - housing; 10 - transmission section; 1a - opening; 11 - top wall plate; 12 - bottom wall plate; 13 - side plate;

[0030] 2 - drive mechanism; 21 - drive shaft; 22 - driver;

[0031] 3 - connecting arm; 31 - first connecting piece; 32 - second connecting piece; 33 - shaft sleeve; 34 - reinforcing rib;

[0032] 4 - module unit; 41 - carbon brush;

[0033] 5 - inner container; 50 - window.

[0034] The specific embodiments of the application have been shown and described in the above drawings and text, and will be described in more detail hereafter. These drawings and text are not intended to limit the scope of the concept of the application in any way, but to illustrate the concept of the application to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to make the purposes, technical solutions and advantages of the application more clear, the technical solutions of the application will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of the application, but not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the application.

[0036] The terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" and the like (if any) in the specification and claims of the application and the above drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the application described herein can be implemented in an order other than that illustrated or described herein.

[0037] In the embodiments of the application, the words "exemplary" or "for example" are used to mean example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design solution described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the application should not be interpreted as more preferred or more advantageous than other embodiments or design solutions. Rather, the use of "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present relevant concepts in a concrete manner.

[0038] In addition, the terms "set", "connect", "fix" should be understood broadly. For example, "connect" can be fixed connection, detachable connection, or integral structure; can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection; can be direct connection, or indirect connection through intermediate medium, or internal connection between two devices, elements or components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] Figure 1 It is a whole schematic diagram of the cooking device in the embodiment; Figure 2 It is a whole schematic diagram of the cooking device in the embodiment; Figure 1 It is an enlarged schematic diagram at A in the middle; Figure 3 It is a whole schematic diagram of the module adjusting mechanism in the embodiment; Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm in the first position; Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connecting arm in the second position.

[0040] As described in the background, the above-mentioned module adjusting mechanism is applicable to the cooking device, which can be a steamer, an oven, and a corresponding functional combination model, such as a micro-steaming and baking integrated machine, a steaming and baking integrated machine, a micro-steaming and baking integrated machine, etc. Generally, the cooking device includes an inner container 5, which has a cooking cavity for realizing the cooking of food. Hot air or steam is introduced into the cooking cavity to realize the cooking function.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The module adjusting mechanism in the embodiment includes a shell 1, a driving mechanism 2, a connecting arm 3, and a module unit 4. The module unit 4 can assist in realizing part of the function of the cooking device, and thus has an interactive end. The interactive end generally refers to the specific execution element of the module unit 4 for realizing the one-way or two-way interaction between the cooking cavity and the food. For example, when the module unit 4 is a lamp group, the interactive action is the radiation of light into the cooking cavity; when the module unit 4 is a temperature sensor, the interaction is the sensing of the heat radiation in the cooking cavity by the temperature sensor; of course, the module unit 4 can also be a purification module, for example, the negative ions generated by the carbon brush 41 of the purification module are used to realize the deodorization of the inside of the cooking cavity, which will be described in detail below.

[0042] The above-mentioned shell 1 is used to be assembled on the outside of the cavity wall of the inner container 5 of the cooking device. Since the space of the cooking device is limited, although each outer wall plate of the inner container 5 can meet the assembly requirement of the shell 1, in actual development, the shell 1 is preferably assembled on the rear wall plate of the inner container 5, because the rear side of the cooking device itself is integrated with the basic function of hot air, and thus the design of the shell 1 on the rear wall plate of the inner container 5 can avoid the occupation of the shell 1 to the other side regions of the cooking device except the rear side.

[0043] The shell 1 in the embodiment comprises a top wall plate 11, a bottom wall plate 12, and a side plate 13 surrounding the top wall plate 11 and the bottom wall plate 12, and the first side of the shell 1 has a mounting opening for connecting to the cavity wall of the inner container 5 of the cooking device; the side of the shell 1 with the mounting opening is connected to the corresponding side wall plate of the inner container 5 of the cooking device, so as to realize the assembly of the shell 1 and the inner container 5. As known from the above, the shell 1 is preferably assembled on the rear wall plate of the inner container 5, so that the area around the mounting opening is engaged with the corresponding position of the rear wall plate of the inner container 5 to form a transmission interval 10, and the specific role of the transmission interval 10 will be described below. Of course, in some embodiments, the shell 1 can also be designed as a complete wall plate adjacent to the cavity wall of the inner container 5 of the cooking device, and when the shell 1 is installed, the wall plate of the shell 1 is attached to the rear wall plate of the inner container 5 of the cooking device.

[0044] In order to avoid the defects caused by the fixed installation of the module unit 4, the module unit 4 in the embodiment can move relative to the shell 1. On this basis, in some embodiments, since the shell 1 is located at the rear side of the inner container 5, the shell 1 is also arranged on the rear wall plate of the inner container 5, and a window 50 communicating with the cooking cavity is formed on the inner container 5, and the movement of the module unit 4 relative to the shell 1 is realized by the cooperation of the driving mechanism 2 and the connecting arm 3. As mentioned above, the transmission interval 10 is defined between the top wall plate 11, the bottom wall plate 12, and the side plate 13 of the shell 1, the driving mechanism 2 in the embodiment is arranged in the shell 1 and has a driving shaft 21 located at least partially in the transmission interval 10, and the driving shaft 21 is arranged to rotate around its axis. In addition, as mentioned above, the shell 1 is arranged on the rear wall plate of the inner container 5, so the driving shaft 21 is vertically extended. Specifically, the driving mechanism 2 further comprises a driver 22 arranged above the shell 1 and having an output shaft extending downward, and the output shaft of the driver 22 is the driving shaft 21. The rotational driving force generated by the rotation of the driving shaft 21 driven by the driver 22 is transmitted to the connecting arm 3, and the module unit 4 is installed on the connecting arm 3, so as to realize the movement of the module unit 4.

[0045] With the premise that the module unit 4 realizes its functions, its moving state is distinguished by results, which can be divided into a first position and a second position. The first position refers to the module unit 4 moving to the rear wall plate of the inner container 5 under the rotating action of the connecting arm 3, and in order to meet the interaction with the cooking cavity, after the module unit 4 approaches the rear wall plate of the inner container 5, it will be located at the above-mentioned window 50, and still taking the odor purification module (purification module) mentioned in the foregoing as an example, at this time, the carbon brush 41 on the above-mentioned odor purification module will be located in the cooking cavity, completing the purification of the air in the cooking cavity. The second position of the module unit 4 is relatively easy to understand, that is, the module unit 4 reversely separates from the above-mentioned window 50 and is locked for the next start. Of course, in order to avoid the window 50 being communicated with the outside in other working states, a cover plate is often arranged on the cooking equipment, and when the module unit 4 is in the second position, the cover plate covers the above-mentioned window 50, so as to ensure the mutual isolation of the cooking cavity and the outside. Since the cover plate is not the main improvement point of the embodiment and will not affect the movement of the module unit 4, it will not be described here. It can be understood that the first position and the second position are two special states brought by the movement of the module unit 4, and in the actual development process, the two states can be directly used according to the needs of the module, or there can be more rich position combination changes.

[0046] The rotating driving force generated by the driver 22 driving the driving shaft 21 to rotate is transmitted to the connecting arm 3 in the embodiment, which is realized in the following way: the first side of the connecting arm 3 is located in the transmission interval 10 and connected to the driving shaft 21, the second side of the connecting arm 3 is a free side and located outside the transmission interval 10, and the connecting arm 3 can rotate relative to the housing 1 with the axis of the driving shaft 21 as the axis under the rotating action of the driving shaft 21. More specifically, in the embodiment, the first side of the connecting arm 3 has a shaft sleeve 33 sleeved on the output shaft of the driver 22, and the connecting arm 3 rotates synchronously with the output shaft through the shaft sleeve 33. In order to avoid interference with the movement of the connecting arm 3, the side of the housing 1 has an opening 1a for the movement of the connecting arm 3, which is opened in the second side of the side plate 13 adjacent to the mounting port and penetrates the movement path of the connecting arm 3.

[0047] The connecting arm 3 in the embodiment comprises a first connecting sheet 31 and a second connecting sheet 32 arranged in the transmission interval 10 from inside to outside in sequence, and the first connecting sheet 31 and the second connecting sheet 32 are arranged at an angle. As mentioned above, the module unit 4 interacts with the cooking cavity through the window 50, and the connecting arm 3 is rotationally limited in a certain angle and stroke. The straight arm design of the connecting arm 3 cannot guarantee the interaction effect of the module unit 4 with the inside of the cooking cavity. Therefore, the first connecting sheet 31 and the second connecting sheet 32 are designed at an angle. As long as the included angle between the first connecting sheet 31 and the second connecting sheet 32 is designed in advance according to the path of the swing of the module unit 4, the module unit 4 can be switched between the first position and the second position. The module unit 4 is arranged on the second connecting sheet 32, and a reinforcing rib 34 is arranged at the back of the connecting arm 3. Of course, in order to realize the movement of the module unit 4, the module unit 4 is installed on the connecting arm 3.

[0048] In order to further describe the interaction process of the module unit 4 and the cooking cavity, the module unit 4 is taken as a pure taste module as an example for description.

[0049] The function realization of the pure taste module usually depends on the negative ion module. After the input direct current or alternating current passes through the processing circuit, it is raised to alternating high voltage through the pulse circuit, and then the pure direct current negative high voltage is obtained after the special grade electronic material rectification filtering. The direct current negative high voltage is connected to the release tip made of metal or carbon element. High corona is generated by the direct current high voltage of the release tip, and a large number of electrons are discharged at high speed. These electrons cannot exist in the air for a long time and will be immediately captured by oxygen molecules in the air to generate air negative ions. In the embodiment, the release tip of the direct current negative high voltage is the carbon brush 41, which has a plurality of densely arranged carbon fibers. A large number of electrons are generated between the carbon fibers, and no intense sound, light and electric reaction occurs in the generation process. Therefore, the negative ions generated by the carbon brush 41 can quickly combine with small particles such as oil smoke to achieve the effect of pure taste. However, the negative ion module cannot be used in a high-temperature and steam environment. If it is fixed at the window 50, it cannot adapt to all use scenarios and will be damaged. Therefore, the rotation of the driver 22 and the connecting arm 3 is matched to make the negative ion module in the second position during the cooking process and in the first position after the cooking is completed, so that its function can be fully played. Taking the negative ion module as an example, the realization of the pure taste function is to directly use the two special states of the first position and the second position brought by the movement of the module unit 4. Of course, when the entire negative ion module is in the second position, a cover plate is arranged at the window 50, which is described above and will not be described again.

[0050] It should be understood that the application is not limited to the precise construction hereinafter described and as shown in the attached drawings, and that changes can be made to the application embodiments disclosed without departing from the scope of the application. The application is not limited to the exact details shown and described herein. The application is defined by the claims.

[0051] It is to be understood that the application is not limited to the precise construction hereinafter described and as shown in the attached drawings, and that changes can be made to the application embodiments disclosed without departing from the scope of the application. The application is not limited to the exact details shown and described herein. The application is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A modular adjustment mechanism for a cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a cooking device, comprising a housing (1) for being assembled on the outer side of the cavity wall of the inner container (5) of a cooking device, the housing (1) having a transmission interval (10) inside; a driving mechanism (2) provided in the housing (1) and having a driving shaft (21) located at least partially in the transmission interval (10), the driving shaft (21) being arranged to be rotatable about its axis; a connecting arm (3) having a first side located in the transmission interval (10) and connected to the driving shaft (21), the second side of the connecting arm (3) being a free side and located outside the transmission interval (10), the connecting arm (3) being rotatable about the axis of the driving shaft (21) relative to the housing (1) under the rotation of the driving shaft (21); and a module unit (4) having an interaction end, the module unit (4) being provided on the second side of the connecting arm (3) and being movable relative to the housing (1) on the periphery of the housing (1) under the rotation of the connecting arm (3) to approach or move away from the cavity wall of the inner container (5) of the cooking device.

2. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The driving shaft (21) extends vertically, and the housing (1) has an opening (1a) on the side for the movement of the connecting arm (3).

3. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 2, wherein, The driving mechanism (2) further comprises a driver (22) provided above the housing (1) and having an output shaft extending downward, the output shaft of the driver (22) being the driving shaft (21).

4. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 3, wherein, The first side of the connecting arm (3) has a shaft sleeve (33) sleeved on the output shaft of the driver (22), and the connecting arm (3) is rotatable synchronously with the output shaft through the shaft sleeve (33).

5. The modular adjustment mechanism of any of claims 2-4, wherein, The housing (1) comprises a top wall plate (11), a bottom wall plate (12), and a side plate (13) surrounding the periphery of the top wall plate (11) and the bottom wall plate (12), the transmission interval (10) being defined between the top wall plate (11), the bottom wall plate (12), and the side plate (13), and the first side of the housing (1) having a mounting opening for being connected to the cavity wall of the inner container (5) of the cooking device.

6. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 5, wherein, The opening (1a) is provided on the second side of the side plate (13) adjacent to the mounting opening and penetrates through the movement path of the connecting arm (3).

7. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 1, wherein, The connecting arm (3) comprises a first connecting piece (31) and a second connecting piece (32) arranged in sequence from inside to outside of the transmission interval (10), the first connecting piece (31) and the second connecting piece (32) being arranged at an angle, and the module unit (4) being provided on the second connecting piece (32).

8. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 7, wherein, The module unit (4) is a deodorization module, and the deodorization module has at least one carbon brush (41) penetrating through the second connecting piece (32).

9. The modular adjustment mechanism of claim 8, wherein, The back of the connecting arm (3) is further provided with a reinforcing rib (34).

10. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, The cooking apparatus comprises a liner (5) having a cooking cavity, a window (50) is formed on the liner (5) and communicates with the cooking cavity, the shell (1) is located beside the liner (5), and in the state that the module unit (4) is moved close to the cavity wall of the liner (5), the module unit (4) can cover the window (50) so that the interaction end of the module unit (4) is located in the cooking cavity of the liner (5).

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