Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment which is characterized in that a reflecting cover and a cooking barrel are both installed in a shell, the reflecting cover and the cooking barrel jointly define a barrel inner cavity, and a cooking fan and an airflow heating structure are arranged in the barrel inner cavity; the cooking basket is installed in the barrel inner cavity, a cooking cavity is formed in the cooking basket, and the cooking basket is provided with a first air inlet and a second air inlet; wherein the cooking barrel can ascend and descend relative to the cooking basket or the cooking basket can ascend and descend relative to the cooking barrel, when the cooking barrel and the cooking basket are located at the first relative position, the cooking fan drives airflow to enter the cooking cavity from the first air inlet, and when the cooking barrel and the cooking basket are located at the second relative position, the cooking fan drives airflow to enter the cooking cavity from the second air inlet. According to the cooking equipment provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the air flow can flow into the inner cavity of the cooking basket from different directions, so that the consistency of temperatures of all parts in the inner cavity of the cooking basket is ensured, the uniformity of food heating is further ensured, the use convenience is improved, and the use experience of a user is ensured.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202423323546.9, filed on December 31, 2024, entitled “Cooking Equipment”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This utility model relates to the field of household appliances technology, and in particular to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0004] As people's living standards improve, their demands for product quality also increase. Air fryers, as kitchen appliances labeled as low-fat and healthy, have become popular with many consumers. However, air fryers can experience uneven temperature or airflow during cooking. The cooking process relies heavily on hot air transfer; higher airflow results in stronger heat transfer, causing the areas where hot air first contacts the food to cook faster than those that come into contact later. This leads to uneven cooking, requiring users to periodically turn the food to ensure even cooking, reducing ease of use and impacting the user experience. Therefore, there is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a cooking device that can ensure the uniformity of temperature throughout the cooking cavity, thereby ensuring the evenness of food heating, improving ease of use, and guaranteeing the user experience.

[0006] A cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a housing; a reflector and a cooking pot, both of which are installed inside the housing, the reflector and the cooking pot jointly defining an inner cavity of the pot, the inner cavity of which is provided with a cooking fan and an airflow heating structure; and a cooking basket installed inside the inner cavity of the pot, the cooking basket forming a cooking chamber, the cooking basket being provided with a first air inlet and a second air inlet; wherein the cooking pot is height-adjustable relative to the cooking basket or the cooking basket is height-adjustable relative to the cooking pot, when the cooking pot and the cooking basket are in a first relative position, the cooking fan drives airflow into the cooking chamber from the first air inlet, and when the cooking pot and the cooking basket are in a second relative position, the cooking fan drives airflow into the cooking chamber from the second air inlet.

[0007] According to the cooking device of this utility model embodiment, by setting a first relative position and a second relative position between the cooking pot and the cooking basket, airflow can flow into the inner cavity of the cooking basket from different directions to ensure the uniformity of temperature in all parts of the inner cavity of the cooking basket, thereby ensuring the uniformity of heating of food, improving ease of use, ensuring user experience, better performance, and wider applicability.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking basket has a return air vent at the top; a first air inlet is provided at the top and / or the side of the cooking basket; and a second air inlet is provided at the bottom of the cooking basket.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cooking device is provided in which a connecting air duct is formed between the cooking pot and the cooking basket. The connecting air duct is closed when the cooking pot and the cooking basket are in a first relative position, and is open when the cooking pot and the cooking basket are in a second relative position. The airflow at the cooking fan is adapted to flow to the second air inlet after passing through the connecting air duct. The cooking pot and / or the cooking basket selectively close or open the connecting air duct when the cooking pot and / or the cooking basket are raised or lowered.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cooking device is provided between the cooking pot and the cooking basket, the constant ventilation duct is connected between the return air inlet and the first air inlet, and the connecting duct is connected to the return air inlet through the constant ventilation duct when it is open.

[0011] The cooking device according to some embodiments of the present invention further includes a first driving structure located below the cooking pot, the first driving structure being used to drive the cooking pot to rise and fall.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the airflow heating structure of the cooking device includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is used to heat the airflow entering the first air inlet, and the second heating element is used to heat the bottom of the cooking pot.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a cooking device, the second heating element is installed on the first driving structure and moves up and down with the cooking bucket; when the connecting air duct is open, the second heating element is used to heat the airflow at the connecting air duct; when the connecting air duct is closed, the second heating element is used to heat the bottom of the cooking basket.

[0014] The cooking device according to some embodiments of the present invention further includes a second driving structure, which is located above the cooking basket and is used to drive the cooking basket to rise and fall.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the cooking device, the first driving structure is configured as a lifting device, which is used to drive the second heating element and the cooking bucket to move together relative to the cooking basket in the vertical direction.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the cooking device further includes a guide fluid, which is disposed above the cooking basket and arranged directly opposite the cooking basket in a vertical direction, and the first air inlet is located on the side and / or bottom of the cooking basket.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the airflow direction when the cooking bucket and cooking basket are in the first relative position according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the airflow direction when the cooking bucket and cooking basket are in the second relative position according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a cooking device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure label:

[0024] Cooking equipment 100,

[0025] 1. Outer shell, 11. Mounting bracket, 12. Drive component, 121. Drive shaft, 2. Reflector, 3. Cooking fan, 4. Cooking bucket, 41. Inner cavity of the bucket, 42. Normal ventilation duct, 5. Cooking basket, 51. Guide fluid, 512. First air inlet, 513. Return air inlet, 52. Second air inlet, 53. Cooking cavity, 6. Connecting air duct, 7. First heating element, 8. Second heating element, 9. First drive structure, 10. Cooling fan. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] The following is for reference. Figures 1-4 The cooking device 100 according to the present invention can ensure the consistency of temperature throughout the cooking cavity 53, thereby ensuring the uniformity of food heating, improving ease of use, and ensuring the user experience.

[0030] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a cooking device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a shell 1, a reflector 2, a cooking pot 4, and a cooking basket 5.

[0031] The reflector 2 and the cooking pot 4 are both installed inside the outer shell 1. The reflector 2 and the cooking pot 4 together define the inner cavity 41 of the pot. The inner cavity 41 is provided with a cooking fan 3 and an airflow heating structure. The cooking basket 5 is installed inside the inner cavity 41 of the pot. The cooking basket 5 forms a cooking chamber 53. The cooking basket 5 is provided with a first air inlet 512 and a second air inlet 52. The cooking pot 4 can be raised or lowered relative to the cooking basket 5, or the cooking basket 5 can be raised or lowered relative to the cooking pot 4. When the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position, the cooking fan 3 drives the airflow from the first air inlet 512 into the cooking chamber 53. When the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position, the cooking fan 3 drives the airflow from the second air inlet 52 into the cooking chamber 53.

[0032] The cooking equipment 100 can be an air fryer or similar appliance, used for defrosting, frying, cooking, and baking food. It has an internal cavity that can hold food. Users can place food into the cavity and then perform defrosting, frying, cooking, and baking operations to meet different user needs.

[0033] Specifically, the cooking device 100 is provided with a shell 1, which can be cylindrical, rectangular, etc. The shell 1 is located on the outermost side of the cooking device 100, which can protect the internal structure of the cooking device 100 and provide mounting points for the internal components of the cooking device 100. The cooking device 100 is also provided with a reflector 2 and a cooking barrel 4. The reflector 2 and the cooking barrel 4 are both installed inside the shell 1, and the reflector 2 and the cooking barrel 4 can jointly define the inner cavity 41 of the barrel. The inner cavity 41 of the barrel is provided with a cooking fan 3 and an airflow heating structure. The airflow heating structure can be a heating tube or a heating plate, etc. When the cooking fan 3 is running, it can drive the high-temperature gas around the airflow heating structure to flow, so as to heat the food.

[0034] Furthermore, the cooking device 100 is also provided with a cooking basket 5, which is installed inside the inner cavity 41 of the bucket, that is, the cooking basket 5 is installed between the reflector 2 and the cooking bucket 4. A cooking cavity 53 is formed inside the cooking basket 5, and the user can place food or the like into the cooking cavity 53 to cook the food. The cooking bucket 4 is configured as a bucket-shaped structure with an opening at one end, through which the cooking basket 5 can be placed inside the cooking bucket 4. The reflector 2 is located at the opening of the cooking bucket 4, thereby allowing the cooking basket 5 to be installed between the cooking bucket 4 and the reflector 2.

[0035] The reflector 2 can be set as a heat insulation material, which can prevent the high temperature generated by the cooking equipment 100 during operation from being conducted to the outer shell 1 through the reflector 2, thereby preventing the user from being burned when using the cooking equipment 100, ensuring the safety of the cooking equipment 100, and preventing the high temperature from affecting other components, extending the service life of the outer shell 1, and ensuring the reliability of the operation of each component.

[0036] Furthermore, the cooking basket 5 is provided with a first air inlet 512 and a second air inlet 52. The first air inlet 512 and the second air inlet 52 are spaced apart on the cooking basket 5, so that the cooking cavity 53 can be connected to the inner cavity 41 of the bucket through the first air inlet 512 and the second air inlet 52, so that the high-temperature airflow in the inner cavity 41 of the bucket can enter the cooking cavity 53 through the first air inlet 512 and the second air inlet 52 respectively, thereby improving the uniformity of cooking.

[0037] In addition, the cooking bucket 4 can be raised or lowered relative to the cooking basket 5, or the cooking basket 5 can be raised or lowered relative to the cooking bucket 4. This means that the cooking bucket 4 can be moved vertically, and the cooking basket 5 can be moved vertically, so that the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5 have a first relative position and a second relative position. When the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position, the cooking fan 3 can drive the airflow around the airflow heating structure to enter the cooking chamber 53 through the first air inlet 512 to heat the food in the cooking chamber 53. When the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position, the cooking fan 3 can drive the airflow around the airflow heating structure to enter the cooking chamber 53 through the second air inlet 52 to heat the food in the cooking chamber 53.

[0038] In this way, by adjusting the relative position between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5, the high-temperature airflow around the airflow heating structure can flow from different positions into the cooking cavity 53, so as to heat the food in the cooking cavity 53 from multiple directions, improve the uniformity of cooking, and thus improve the cooking effect. Moreover, it eliminates the need for users to manually flip the food, which can improve the convenience of use and ensure the user experience.

[0039] According to the cooking device 100 of this utility model embodiment, by setting a first relative position and a second relative position between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5, airflow can flow into the inner cavity of the cooking basket 5 from different directions to ensure the uniformity of temperature in all parts of the inner cavity of the cooking basket 5, thereby ensuring the uniformity of food heating, improving ease of use, ensuring user experience, better performance, and wider applicability.

[0040] In some embodiments, the top of the cooking basket 5 is provided with a return air vent 513, the top and / or the side of the cooking basket 5 are provided with a first air inlet 512, and the bottom of the cooking basket 5 is provided with a second air inlet 52.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figures 2-3As shown, the top and / or side of the cooking basket 5 are provided with a first air inlet 512. The first air inlet 512 can be provided only at the top of the cooking basket 5, or only at the side of the cooking basket 5, or both the top and side of the cooking basket 5 can be provided with a first air inlet 512. When the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position, the cooking fan 3 can drive the airflow around the airflow heating structure to enter the cooking chamber 53 through the first air inlet 512. That is, the cooking fan 3 can drive the airflow around the airflow heating structure to enter the cooking chamber 53 from the top and / or side of the cooking basket 5 to heat the upper and middle parts of the food in the cooking chamber 53.

[0042] Furthermore, the bottom of the cooking basket 5 is provided with a second air inlet 52. When the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position, the cooking fan 3 can drive the airflow around the airflow heating structure to enter the cooking cavity 53 through the second air inlet 52. That is, the cooking fan 3 can drive the airflow around the airflow heating structure to enter the cooking cavity 53 from the bottom of the cooking basket 5 to heat the lower part of the food in the cooking cavity 53. In this way, by adjusting the relative position of the cooking basket 5 and the cooking pot 4, the position of the high-temperature airflow entering the cooking cavity 53 can be adjusted to heat the food in all directions and improve the cooking uniformity.

[0043] Furthermore, the top of the cooking basket 5 is provided with a return air vent 513, which requires the high-temperature airflow from the second air inlet 52 to flow from the bottom up through the entire cooking cavity 53 before flowing out of the cooking cavity 53 through the return air vent 513. This results in a longer airflow path in the cooking cavity 53, which improves the penetration effect of cooking food and ensures the consistency of the cooking degree inside and outside the food.

[0044] In some embodiments, a connecting air duct 6 is formed between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5. The connecting air duct 6 is closed when the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in a first relative position, and is open when the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in a second relative position. The airflow at the cooking fan 3 is adapted to flow to the second air inlet 52 after passing through the connecting air duct 6. The cooking pot 4 and / or the cooking basket 5 selectively close or open the connecting air duct 6 when it is raised or lowered.

[0045] Specifically, the cooking basket 5 is positioned between the cooking bucket 4 and the reflector 2, and as... Figure 1 and 3 As shown, a gap is provided between the cooking basket 5 and the cooking pot 4, so that a connecting air duct 6 is formed between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5, and airflow can flow along the connecting air duct 6, and as... Figure 2As shown, the connecting air duct 6 is closed when the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position. That is, when the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position, the airflow cannot flow through the connecting air duct 6. This allows the airflow heated by the airflow heating structure to flow out of the cooking basket 5 through the return air port 513 and then flow into the cooking cavity 53 through the first air inlet 512, thereby heating the food in the cooking cavity 53.

[0046] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting air duct 6 is opened when the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position. That is, when the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position, the airflow heated by the airflow heating structure flows out of the cooking basket 5 through the return air port 513 and can flow through the connecting air duct 6, so that the airflow can flow through the connecting air duct 6 to the second air inlet 52, and then enter the inner cavity of the cooking basket 5 through the second air inlet 52 to heat the food.

[0047] Furthermore, the cooking pot 4 and / or cooking basket 5 can selectively close or open the connecting air duct 6 when rising and falling. This can be configured such that only the cooking pot 4 selectively closes or opens the connecting air duct 6 when rising and falling, or only the cooking basket 5 selectively closes or opens the connecting air duct 6 when rising and falling, or both the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 selectively close or open the connecting air duct 6 when rising and falling. This allows high-temperature airflow to selectively flow into the cooking cavity 53 from different positions, improving the uniformity of cooking.

[0048] In some embodiments, a normal ventilation duct 42 is provided between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5. The normal ventilation duct 42 is connected between the return air vent 513 and the first air inlet 512, and when the connecting duct 6 is open, it is connected to the return air vent 513 through the normal ventilation duct 42.

[0049] Specifically, a connecting air duct 6 is formed between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5, allowing airflow to follow the connecting air duct 6, and such as Figures 1-3 As shown, a normal ventilation duct 42 is also formed between the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5. The normal ventilation duct 42 is connected between the return air port 513 and the first air inlet 512. That is, when the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position, the airflow heated by the airflow heating structure can flow out of the cooking basket 5 through the return air port 513 and flow into the normal ventilation duct 42. The high-temperature airflow in the normal ventilation duct 42 can flow into the cooking cavity 53 through the first air inlet 512, thereby heating the food in the cooking cavity 53.

[0050] When the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position, the connecting air duct 6 can be opened. At this time, the connecting air duct 6 can be connected to the normal ventilation duct 42, so that the connecting air duct 6 can be connected to the return air vent 513 through the normal ventilation duct 42. The airflow heated by the airflow heating structure can flow out of the cooking basket 5 through the return air vent 513 and flow into the normal ventilation duct 42. The high-temperature airflow in the normal ventilation duct 42 can flow through the connecting air duct 6 to the second air inlet 52, and then flow into the cooking cavity 53 through the second air inlet 52, so as to heat the food in the cooking cavity 53.

[0051] In this way, the high-temperature airflow at the airflow heating structure can be circulated to different air inlets through different air ducts, thereby heating the food in the cooking cavity 53 from different directions and improving the uniformity of cooking.

[0052] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a first drive structure 9 located below the cooking pot 4, the first drive structure 9 being used to drive the cooking pot 4 to rise and fall.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the cooking device 100 is provided with a first drive structure 9, which is located below the cooking pot 4. The first drive structure 9 can drive the cooking pot 4 to rise and fall, so that the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 can move relative to each other. This results in a first relative position and a second relative position between the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5. The first drive structure 9 is connected to the cooking pot 4, so the position of the cooking basket 5 can be set to be fixed. The first drive structure 9 can drive the cooking pot 4 to move relative to the cooking basket 5, so that the cooking pot 4 can move closer to or further away from the cooking basket 5.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the first drive structure 9 drives the cooking barrel 4 to move close to the cooking basket 5 to the first relative position, the cooking barrel 4 contacts the cooking basket 5, thereby closing the connecting air duct 6, so that airflow can only enter the cooking chamber 53 through the first air inlet 512, and as... Figure 3 As shown, when the first drive structure 9 drives the cooking barrel 4 to move away from the cooking basket 5 to the second relative position, there is a gap between the cooking barrel 4 and the cooking basket 5, which makes the connecting air duct 6 and the normal ventilation duct 42 connected, so that the airflow can flow through the normal ventilation duct 42 to the connecting air duct 6, and then to the second air inlet 52, so that the high temperature airflow can enter the cooking cavity 53 through the second air inlet 52, so that the airflow can flow into the cooking cavity 53 of the cooking basket 5 from different directions, thereby ensuring the uniformity of heating of the food.

[0055] In actual use, the first drive structure 9 can be adjusted so that the first drive structure 9 can drive the cooking pot 4 and the cooking basket 5 to move to multiple relative positions, thereby adjusting the airflow through the first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8 to adjust the heating speed at different positions inside the cooking basket 5 and meet different usage needs.

[0056] In some embodiments, the airflow heating structure includes a first heating element 7 and a second heating element 8. The first heating element 7 is used to heat the airflow entering the first air inlet 512, and the second heating element 8 is used to heat the bottom of the cooking pot 4.

[0057] Specifically, the airflow heating structure is located inside the barrel cavity 41, which can heat the gas surrounding the airflow heating structure, and as... Figures 1-3 As shown, the airflow heating structure includes a first heating element 7 and a second heating element 8. Both the first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8 can be configured as heating tubes or heating plates, etc. In this embodiment, the first heating element 7 is configured as a heating tube and the second heating element 8 is configured as a heating plate. The first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8 can heat the airflow around them, thereby heating the food through the high-temperature airflow.

[0058] Furthermore, the first heating element 7 is used to heat the airflow entering the first air inlet 512. The first heating element 7 can be disposed inside or outside the cooking basket 5, and the first heating element 7 is disposed close to the first air inlet 512, so that after the airflow is heated at the first heating element 7, it can flow to the first air inlet 512 and then enter the cooking cavity 53 through the first air inlet 512.

[0059] Furthermore, the second heating element 8 is used to heat the bottom of the cooking pot 4. That is, the second heating element 8 is set close to the bottom of the cooking pot 4, and the second air inlet 52 is set at the bottom of the cooking basket 5. When the connecting air duct 6 and the normal ventilation duct 42 are connected, the high-temperature airflow can flow through the normal ventilation duct 42 to the connecting air duct 6, and then flow between the bottom of the cooking pot 4 and the bottom of the cooking basket 5. The airflow can be heated by the second heating element 8 and then flow through the second air inlet 52 into the cooking cavity 53 to heat the lower part of the food in the cooking cavity 53.

[0060] In addition, when the connecting air duct 6 and the normal ventilation duct 42 are not connected, that is, there is no gap between the bottom of the cooking pot 4 and the bottom of the cooking basket 5, the second heating element 8 heats the bottom of the cooking pot 4. The heat can be conducted through the bottom of the cooking pot 4 to the bottom of the cooking basket 5, and can also heat the bottom of the food in the cooking cavity 53, ensuring uniform cooking of the food and improving the user experience.

[0061] In some embodiments, the second heating element 8 is installed on the first drive structure 9 and moves up and down with the cooking pot 4. When the connecting air duct 6 is open, the second heating element 8 is used to heat the airflow at the connecting air duct 6. When the connecting air duct 6 is closed, the second heating element 8 is used to heat the bottom of the cooking basket 5.

[0062] Specifically, the second heating element 8 is used to heat the bottom of the cooking pot 4, and the second heating element 8 can be installed on the first driving structure 9. The first driving structure 9 is located below the cooking pot 4 and can drive the cooking pot 4 to rise and fall. By installing the second heating element 8 on the first driving structure 9, the second heating element 8 can rise and fall with the cooking pot 4, thereby adjusting the distance between the second heating element 8 and the bottom of the cooking basket 5.

[0063] When the first drive structure 9 drives the cooking pot 4 to move relative to the cooking basket 5 to the first relative position, that is, when the connecting air duct 6 is closed, the airflow can only enter the cooking chamber 53 through the first air inlet 512. The airflow heated by the first heating element 7 can directly enter the inner cavity through the first air inlet 512, or the airflow entering the inner cavity through the first air inlet 512 can be directly heated by the first heating element 7 to ensure the heating effect of the airflow. At this time, the second heating element 8 can heat the bottom of the cooking basket 5, so that the first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8 can heat all parts of the cooking basket 5 at the same time to ensure the uniformity of heating.

[0064] When the first drive structure 9 drives the cooking pot 4 to move relative to the cooking basket 5 to the second relative position, that is, when the connecting air duct 6 is open, the airflow can flow through the connecting air duct 6 to the second air inlet 52, and then enter the cooking chamber 53 through the second air inlet 52. The airflow heated by the second heating element 8 can directly enter the cooking chamber 53 through the second air inlet 52, ensuring the heating effect of the airflow. At this time, the first heating element 7 can heat the top of the cooking basket 5, so that the first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8 can heat all parts of the cooking basket 5 at the same time, ensuring the uniformity of heating.

[0065] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a second drive structure located above the cooking basket 5 for driving the cooking basket 5 to rise and fall.

[0066] Specifically, the cooking device 100 is also provided with a second driving structure, which can be disposed above the cooking basket 5 and can drive the cooking basket 5 to rise and fall, so that the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5 can move relative to each other, thereby creating a first relative position and a second relative position between the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5. The second driving structure is connected to the cooking basket 5, that is, the position of the cooking bucket 4 can be set to be fixed, and the second driving structure can drive the cooking basket 5 to move relative to the cooking bucket 4, thereby allowing the cooking basket 5 to move closer to or further away from the cooking bucket 4.

[0067] Furthermore, when the second drive structure drives the cooking basket 5 to move closer to the cooking pot 4 to the first relative position, the cooking basket 5 contacts the cooking pot 4, thereby closing the connecting air duct 6, so that airflow can only enter the cooking chamber 53 through the first air inlet 512, and as... Figure 3 As shown, when the second drive structure drives the cooking basket 5 away from the cooking barrel 4 to the second relative position, there is a gap between the cooking basket 5 and the cooking barrel 4, which makes the connecting air duct 6 and the normal ventilation duct 42 connected, so that the airflow can flow through the normal ventilation duct 42 to the connecting air duct 6, and then to the second air inlet 52, so that the high temperature airflow can enter the cooking cavity 53 through the second air inlet 52, so that the airflow can flow into the cooking cavity 53 of the cooking barrel 4 from different directions, thereby ensuring the uniformity of heating of the food.

[0068] Furthermore, in actual use, the second drive structure can be adjusted so that the cooking basket 5 and the cooking pot 4 can move relative to each other to multiple relative positions. This allows for adjustment of the airflow through the first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8, thereby adjusting the heating speed at different positions within the inner cavity of the cooking basket 5 to meet different usage needs.

[0069] In some embodiments, the first drive structure 9 is configured as a lifting device, which drives the second heating element 8 and the cooking bucket 4 to move together relative to the cooking basket 5 in the vertical direction.

[0070] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the cooking device 100 is provided with a first drive structure 9, which is connected to the cooking bucket 4 and can drive the cooking bucket 4 to move closer to or away from the cooking basket 5. The first drive structure 9 can be configured as a lifting device, which can drive the cooking bucket 4 to move in the vertical direction relative to the cooking basket 5. The second heating element 8 can be provided at the bottom of the cooking bucket 4, so that the second heating element 8 and the cooking bucket 4 can move together in the vertical direction relative to the cooking basket 5 through the lifting device.

[0071] In actual use, rice and other grains can be placed in the cooking basket 5 and water can be added to the cooking bucket 4. The cooking bucket 4 is then lifted by the lifting device, so that the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the first relative position. The second heating element 8 then heats the rice. After heating for a period of time, the lifting device drives the cooking bucket 4 to fall, so that the cooking bucket 4 and the cooking basket 5 are in the second relative position, so that the rice grains are separated from the rice water. The rice can then be heated by the second heating element 8 to steam the rice through the evaporation of the rice water, thus completing the preparation of low-sugar rice. At the same time, when the first heating element 7 and the second heating element 8 stop working, the cooking fan 3 is driven to move, which can quickly cool the rice down to an edible state.

[0072] In some embodiments, the cooking basket 5 can be removed, and the ingredients can be steamed or boiled using only the cooking bucket 4, increasing the usage scenarios of the cooking equipment 100 and improving the flexibility of its use.

[0073] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a fluid guide 51 disposed above the cooking basket 5 and arranged directly opposite the cooking basket 5 in a vertical direction, and a first air inlet 512 located on the side and / or bottom of the cooking basket 5.

[0074] Specifically, the cooking basket 5 is positioned between the cooking pot 4 and the reflector 2. The cooking device 100 also includes a guide fluid 51, which is positioned above the cooking basket 5. The top of the cooking basket 5 is open, allowing the user to place food into the cooking cavity 53 through the open opening. The guide fluid 51, positioned at the open opening of the cooking basket 5, guides the airflow within the cooking cavity 53. The guide fluid 51 and the cooking basket 5 are arranged vertically opposite each other, allowing the guide fluid 51 and the cooking basket 5 to jointly define the cooking cavity 53. When the airflow flows within the cooking cavity 53, some of the upward-flowing airflow can flow downwards along the inner wall of the guide fluid 51, thus creating a circulation of airflow within the cooking cavity 53 and improving the cooking effect.

[0075] Furthermore, the first air inlet 512 is located on the side and / or bottom of the cooking basket 5. That is, the first air inlet 512 may be located only on the side of the cooking basket 5, or it may be located only on the bottom of the cooking basket 5. The first air inlet 512 may be located on both the side and bottom of the cooking basket 5. In this embodiment, the first air inlet 512 is located on the side of the cooking basket 5, and the second air inlet 52 is located on the bottom of the cooking basket 5, so that the airflow can enter the middle of the cooking cavity 53 through the first air inlet 512 and enter the bottom of the cooking cavity 53 through the second air inlet 52, thereby improving the uniformity of cooking.

[0076] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a drive unit 12 and a cooling fan 10. The cooling fan 10 is coaxially distributed with the cooking fan 3 and located on both sides of the reflector 2. The drive unit 12 is used to drive the cooling fan 10 and the cooking fan 3 to rotate.

[0077] Specifically, such as Figures 1-3As shown, the cooking device 100 is also equipped with a cooling fan 10 and a drive unit 12. The outer casing 1 is equipped with a mounting bracket 11, which is located on the top of the outer casing 1. The drive unit 12 is mounted on the mounting bracket 11 and is located on the side of the mounting bracket 11 away from the inner cavity, that is, the drive unit 12 is located outside the cooking device 100. This can prevent food and other substances from soiling the drive motor and can also prevent the drive unit 12 from being affected when cleaning the cooking device 100, thus extending the service life of the drive unit 12. The drive unit 12 can be a drive motor, etc. The drive unit 12 is equipped with a drive shaft 121, which passes through the mounting bracket 11 and extends toward the inner cavity. The cooling fan 10 and the cooking fan 3 can both be rotatably mounted on the drive shaft 121, so that when the drive unit 12 is running, the drive shaft 121 can drive the cooling fan 10 and the cooking fan 3 to rotate. The cooling fan 10 and the cooking fan 3 are located on both sides of the reflector 2, with the cooling fan 10 located on the side of the reflector 2 closer to the drive motor and the cooking fan 3 located on the side of the reflector 2 away from the drive motor.

[0078] Furthermore, the cooling fan 10 is positioned towards the drive unit 12, and the cooking fan 3 is positioned towards the cooking basket 5. That is, when the drive unit 12 is running, the cooling fan 10 rotates and can drive airflow towards the drive unit 12, thereby dissipating heat from the drive unit 12 and ensuring the reliability of the drive unit 12's operation. When the drive unit 12 is running, the cooking fan 3 can also run simultaneously. The cooking fan 3 can drive airflow through the first air inlet 512 to the first heating element 7, and then to the inner cavity of the cooking basket 5, or to the second heating element 8 and then through the second air inlet 52 to the inner cavity of the cooking basket 5, so as to heat the food in the cooking basket 5 from all directions, making it convenient to use and heating the food evenly.

[0079] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0080] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, include: shell; A reflector and a cooking pot are both installed inside the outer shell. The reflector and the cooking pot together define an inner cavity of the pot. A cooking fan and an airflow heating structure are provided inside the inner cavity of the pot. A cooking basket is installed inside the inner cavity of the bucket, and a cooking cavity is formed inside the cooking basket. The cooking basket is provided with a first air inlet and a second air inlet. The cooking bucket is height-adjustable relative to the cooking basket, or the cooking basket is height-adjustable relative to the cooking bucket. When the cooking bucket and the cooking basket are in a first relative position, the cooking fan drives the airflow into the cooking chamber from the first air inlet, and when the cooking bucket and the cooking basket are in a second relative position, the cooking fan drives the airflow into the cooking chamber from the second air inlet.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the cooking basket is equipped with a return air vent; The cooking basket has a first air inlet at the top and / or the side; and a second air inlet at the bottom.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, A connecting air duct is formed between the cooking pot and the cooking basket. The connecting air duct is closed when the cooking pot and the cooking basket are in a first relative position, and is open when the cooking pot and the cooking basket are in a second relative position. The airflow at the cooking fan is adapted to flow to the second air inlet after passing through the connecting air duct. The cooking pot and / or the cooking basket selectively close or open the connecting air duct when it is raised or lowered.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, A normal ventilation duct is provided between the cooking pot and the cooking basket. The normal ventilation duct connects the return air inlet and the first air inlet, and when the connecting duct is open, it connects to the return air inlet through the normal ventilation duct.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a first drive structure located below the cooking pot, which is used to drive the cooking pot to rise and fall.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The airflow heating structure includes a first heating element and a second heating element. The first heating element is used to heat the airflow entering the first air inlet, and the second heating element is used to heat the bottom of the cooking pot.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second heating element is installed on the first drive structure and moves up and down with the cooking bucket; when the connecting air duct is open, the second heating element is used to heat the airflow at the connecting air duct; when the connecting air duct is closed, the second heating element is used to heat the bottom of the cooking basket.

8. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, It also includes a second drive structure, which is located above the cooking basket and is used to drive the cooking basket to rise and fall.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first drive structure is configured as a lifting device, which is used to drive the second heating element and the cooking bucket to move together relative to the cooking basket in the vertical direction.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking device also includes a guide fluid, which is disposed above the cooking basket and arranged vertically opposite to the cooking basket. The first air inlet is located on the side and / or bottom of the cooking basket.

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