Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses cooking equipment, and relates to the technical field of kitchen devices, the cooking equipment comprises a main machine, a partition plate and a steam system, and a cooking space is formed in the main machine; the partition plate is arranged in the cooking space and divides the cooking space into at least two cooking cavities; the steam system comprises a steam device, a regulating valve and at least two air supply pipes, the input end of the regulating valve is connected with the output end of the steam device through a pipeline, the regulating valve is provided with at least two output ends, one end of one air supply pipe is connected to one output end, and the other end of one air supply pipe is communicated with one cooking cavity. According to the technical scheme, the taste of cooking food materials of the cooking equipment is improved, and the cooking effect and practicability of the cooking equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, cooking equipment such as air fryers and ovens mostly use high-temperature hot air generated inside the main unit to blow onto the food, so that the food can be cooked thoroughly by the heat, thus achieving stable cooking operation of the cooking equipment.

[0003] However, using hot air to heat food can cause the moisture in the food to evaporate quickly, and the hot air will carry away the evaporated moisture, resulting in a poor taste after cooking. This makes it difficult to meet various cooking needs and reduces the cooking effect and practicality of the cooking equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a cooking device that improves the taste of food cooked by the device, and enhances the cooking effect and practicality of the device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the cooking device proposed in this utility model includes a main unit, a partition, and a steam system. The main unit has a cooking space. The partition is disposed within the cooking space and divides the cooking space into at least two cooking chambers. The steam system includes a steam device, a regulating valve, and at least two steam supply pipes. The input end of the regulating valve is connected to the output end of the steam device. The regulating valve has at least two output ends. One end of one steam supply pipe is connected to one of the output ends, and the other end of one steam supply pipe is connected to one of the cooking chambers.

[0006] In one embodiment, the regulating valve includes a valve body and a valve core. The valve body has a steam inlet communicating with the inner cavity of the valve body and at least two steam outlets. The steam inlet is connected to the output end pipe of the steam device, and one of the steam outlets is connected to a gas supply pipe. The valve core is movably disposed in the valve body and communicates the steam inlet with at least one of the steam outlets, or isolates the steam inlet from any one of the steam outlets.

[0007] In one embodiment, the valve body includes an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell being disposed within the outer shell and surrounding the valve core.

[0008] In one embodiment, the regulating valve further includes a drive device that drives the valve core to move within the valve body.

[0009] In one embodiment, at least two steam outlets are arranged around the outer periphery of the valve body, the valve core is rotatably disposed in the valve body, the valve core is provided with a steam flow channel, the steam inlet is connected to the steam flow channel, and the outer periphery of the valve core is provided with an outlet connected to the steam flow channel.

[0010] In one embodiment, the angle between the lines connecting two adjacent steam outlets and the rotation center axis of the valve core is defined as α, where α < 180°.

[0011] In one embodiment, the steam device includes a water storage tank, a pumping mechanism, and a steam generator. The water storage tank is connected to the main unit. The input end of the pumping mechanism is connected to the water storage tank via a pipe. The input end of the steam generator is connected to the output end of the pumping mechanism via a pipe. The output end of the steam generator is connected to the input end of the regulating valve via a pipe.

[0012] In one embodiment, the pumping mechanism and the steam generator are housed within the main unit. The surface of the main unit is provided with a flow channel. The input end of the pumping mechanism is connected to the flow channel pipe. A trigger post is provided on the bottom wall of the flow channel. A water injection hole is provided on one side of the water storage tank. A drain valve is provided inside the water injection hole. The water injection hole is correspondingly connected to the flow channel, allowing the trigger post to extend into the water injection hole and open the drain valve.

[0013] In one embodiment, a mounting boss is provided on one side of the water storage tank, the mounting boss is provided with the water injection hole, a first sealing member is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting boss, the mounting boss is inserted into the flow groove, and the first sealing member abuts and seals against the inner wall of the flow groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the partition is detachably disposed within the cooking space.

[0015] In one embodiment, the cooking equipment further includes a positioning detection device located on the main unit and used to detect the partition.

[0016] In one embodiment, a second seal is connected to the periphery of the partition, and the second seal abuts against and seals the inner wall of the cooking space.

[0017] In one embodiment, the cooking device is an air fryer or an oven.

[0018] This invention utilizes a steam system to generate steam and supply it to the cooking space of the main unit. This allows the cooking equipment to replenish the moisture in the food during heating and cooking, reducing moisture loss and effectively preventing the food from becoming dry and tough after cooking, thus improving the cooking effect. By using a regulating valve to control the steam flow direction generated by the steam device, the cooking equipment can perform different cooking methods in different cooking chambers. Furthermore, the regulating valve can also control the amount of steam delivered to the cooking chambers, allowing the cooking equipment to better meet the cooking needs of the ingredients, effectively enriching the functionality of the cooking equipment and further improving its practicality and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the cooking device provided by this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cooking apparatus;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of an embodiment at point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A partially enlarged view of another embodiment at point A;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the steam system of a cooking device;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a regulating valve for a steam system;

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of a cooking device;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of a cooking device;

[0029] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A partial structural cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a cooking device;

[0030] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0031] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0032] 100. Cooking equipment; 10. Main unit; 11. Cooking space; 111. Cooking cavity; 13. Flow channel; 131. Trigger column; 15. Limiting groove; 30. Partition plate; 31. Limiting protrusion; 33. Second seal; 40. Position detection device; 50. Steam system; 51. Steam device; 511. Water tank; 5111. Mounting boss; 5113. Water inlet; 5115. Drain valve; 5117. First seal; 513. Pumping mechanism; 515. Steam generator; 53. Regulating valve; 531. Valve body; 5311. Outer shell; 5313. Inner shell; 5315. Steam inlet; 5317. Steam outlet; 533. Valve core; 5331. Steam flow channel; 5333. Air outlet; 535. Drive device; 55. Air supply pipe; 70. Bearing structure; 90. Heating device.

[0033] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0036] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0037] In related technologies, cooking equipment such as air fryers and ovens mostly use high-temperature hot air generated inside the main unit to blow onto the food, allowing the food to be cooked thoroughly by the heat, thus achieving stable cooking operation. However, using hot air flow to heat the food easily leads to the rapid evaporation of moisture from the food, which is then carried away by the hot air flow, resulting in a generally poor taste after cooking. This fails to meet various cooking needs and reduces the cooking effect and practicality of the equipment. To address the above problems, this utility model proposes a cooking device 100.

[0038] Understandably, cooking equipment, such as ovens and air fryers, utilizes hot air convection for heating. By channeling hot air into the cooking space within the main unit, the hot air is directed at the food placed within, cooking it thoroughly at a specific temperature. However, the high temperature of the hot air causes moisture in the food to evaporate, forming water vapor that diffuses within the cooking space. When the hot air exits the cooking space, it carries away this evaporated moisture, resulting in a lower moisture content in the cooked food and hindering the effective retention of moisture during cooking.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 11 In one embodiment of the present invention, the cooking device 100 includes a main unit 10, a partition 30, and a steam system 50. A cooking space 11 is formed inside the main unit 10. The partition 30 is disposed in the cooking space 11 and divides the cooking space 11 into at least two cooking chambers 111. The steam system 50 includes a steam device 51, a regulating valve 53, and at least two steam supply pipes 55. The input end of the regulating valve 53 is connected to the output end of the steam device 51. The regulating valve 53 has at least two output ends. One end of a steam supply pipe 55 is connected to one output end, and the other end of a steam supply pipe 55 is connected to a cooking chamber 111.

[0040] In this application, by installing a steam system 50 on the cooking equipment 100, the steam system 50 can generate a certain amount of steam during the cooking process and supply it to the cooking space 11, creating a humidified environment within the cooking space 11. This allows the food to receive sufficient moisture during cooking, preventing a decrease in moisture content and improving the cooking effect. The steam device 51 of the steam system 50 can generate steam, including but not limited to a steam generator 515, a steam boiler, etc. The amount of steam generated by the steam system 50 can be controlled according to the water replenishment needs of the food in the cooking space 11, ensuring the food achieves the desired texture and improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0041] By installing a partition 30 within the cooking space 11, the cooking space 11 can be divided into at least two relatively independent cooking chambers 111. This facilitates the separate cooking of different ingredients within each cooking chamber 111, enhancing the functionality of the cooking equipment 100. Furthermore, by connecting the input end of the regulating valve 53 to the output end of the steam device 51, and connecting at least two output ends of the regulating valve 53 to at least two corresponding steam supply pipes 55, and connecting the other ends of the at least two steam supply pipes 55 to at least two cooking chambers 111, the steam generated by the steam device 51 can be first input to the regulating valve 53. After being regulated by the regulating valve 53, the steam flow can be controlled to any of the steam supply pipes 55. This allows the steam system 50 to adjust the regulating valve 53 according to the cooking and humidification requirements of each cooking chamber 111. Steam is supplied to the cooking chamber 111 that requires additional steam, so that the cooking equipment 100 can better perform different cooking methods in different cooking chambers 111. For example, the steam can be controlled to be delivered to a certain cooking chamber 111 by the regulating valve 53, and the connection of the steam supply pipe 55 to the other cooking chamber 111 can be cut off. This allows water-filled cooking to be performed in one cooking chamber 111, while dry-roasting cooking can be performed in another cooking chamber 111. This effectively enriches the cooking functions of the cooking equipment 100 and further improves the practicality and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0042] The technical solution of this utility model utilizes a steam system 50 to generate steam and supply it to the cooking space 11 of the main unit 10. This allows the cooking equipment 100 to replenish the moisture of the food during heating and cooking, reducing moisture loss and effectively preventing the food from becoming dry and tough after cooking, thus improving the cooking effect of the cooking equipment 100. By using a regulating valve 53 to control the steam flow direction generated by the steam device 51, the cooking equipment 100 can perform different cooking methods in different cooking chambers 111. At the same time, the regulating valve 53 can also be used to regulate the amount of steam delivered to the cooking chambers 111, so that the cooking equipment 100 can better meet the cooking needs of the food, effectively enriching the functionality of the cooking equipment 100 and further improving its practicality and reliability.

[0043] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the regulating valve 53 includes a valve body 531 and a valve core 533. The valve body 531 is provided with a steam inlet 5315 communicating with the inner cavity of the valve body 531 and at least two steam outlets 5317. The steam inlet 5315 is connected to the output end pipe of the steam device 51, and one steam outlet 5317 is connected to a gas supply pipe 55. The valve core 533 is movably disposed in the valve body 531 and communicates the steam inlet 5315 with at least one steam outlet 5317, or isolates the steam inlet 5315 from any one of the steam outlets 5317.

[0044] In this embodiment, by providing a movable valve core 533 within the valve body 531, the movement of the valve core 533 can control the opening and closing of the steam inlet 5315 and the steam outlet 5317 on the valve body 531. The valve core 533 can move in various ways. For example, it can be translatably positioned within the valve body 531, in which case at least two steam outlets 5317 can be located on the movement path of the valve core 533, allowing the valve core 533 to open or close any steam outlet 5317 during movement. Alternatively, the valve core 533 can be rotatably positioned within the valve body 531, opening or closing the steam outlet 5317 during rotation. This application does not limit the movement of the valve core 533 within the valve body 531.

[0045] Furthermore, the regulating valve 53 can adjust the movement of the valve core 533 within the valve body 531 to allow the valve core 533 to avoid opening at least one steam outlet 5317, so that the steam inlet 5315 and at least one steam outlet 5317 are connected within the valve body 531. This allows the steam output from the steam device 51 to be stably delivered to the cooking chamber 111 where steam is required through the regulating valve 53. Alternatively, the valve core 533 can close any one of the steam outlets 5317, which helps to prevent water vapor in the cooking space 11 from flowing back into the steam system 50 when steam is not required, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0046] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the valve body 531 includes an outer shell 5311 and an inner shell 5313. The inner shell 5313 is disposed inside the outer shell 5311 and surrounds the valve core 533.

[0047] It is understandable that the outer shell 5311 can be a shell structure with a certain rigidity to achieve overall structural support for the regulating valve 53, while the inner shell 5313 can be made of materials such as silicone or rubber. By using the inner shell 5313 to surround the valve core 533 inside the outer shell 5311, the inner wall of the outer shell 5311 and the outer wall of the inner shell 5313 can abut against each other to achieve a certain sealing effect. This is beneficial for the valve core 533 to move to cover a certain steam outlet 5317, so that it can better seal the gap between the valve core 533 and the valve body 531 at the steam outlet 5317, effectively preventing steam from overflowing, ensuring stable and reliable control of the steam flow direction by the regulating valve 53, so that the cooking equipment 100 can stably achieve different cooking methods in multiple cooking chambers 111, further improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0048] See Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the regulating valve 53 further includes a driving device 535, which drives the valve core 533 to move within the valve body 531.

[0049] It is understood that the drive device 535 can be a drive motor, a stepper motor, or even a telescopic push rod. This application does not limit the type of drive device 535. By using the drive device 535 to drive the valve core 533 to move within the valve body 531, the movement of the valve core 533 can be adjusted by regulating the drive device 535. This allows for convenient control of the connection and disconnection of the steam inlet 5315 and the steam outlet 5317 by the valve core 533, further improving the ease of operation and practicality of the cooking equipment 100.

[0050] See Figure 3 and Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, at least two steam outlets 5317 are arranged around the outer periphery of the valve body 531, the valve core 533 is rotatably disposed inside the valve body 531, the valve core 533 is provided with a steam flow channel 5331, the steam inlet 5315 is connected to the steam flow channel 5331, and the outer periphery of the valve core 533 is provided with an outlet 5333 connected to the steam flow channel 5331.

[0051] Understandably, the inner cavity of the valve body 531 can be arranged in a cylindrical spatial structure, and the valve core 533 can be arranged in a cylindrical structure, so that the valve core 533 can rotate within the inner cavity of the valve body 531 to open or close the steam outlet 5317 on the periphery of the valve body 531. In this case, by providing a steam flow channel 5331 within the valve core 533, an air inlet can be provided on one side of the valve core 533 along the rotation axis of the valve core 533, communicating with the steam inlet 5315 of the valve body 531, so that the steam inlet 5315 and the steam flow channel 5331 can be stably connected when the valve core 533 rotates. By providing an outlet 5333 connecting the steam flow channel 5331 on the outer periphery of the valve core 533, the outlet 5333 can be made to communicate with at least one steam outlet 5317 on the periphery of the valve body 531 during the rotation of the valve core 533. This allows steam to flow from the steam flow channel 5331 through the outlet 5333 and the steam outlet 5317 to the corresponding steam supply pipe 55 for supply. Alternatively, the outlet 5333 can be made to face the inner wall of the valve body 531 as the valve core 533 rotates, so that the valve core 533 can isolate the steam inlet 5315 from any one of the steam outlets 5317, thereby closing the regulating valve 53 and ensuring the stable and reliable regulation of the steam system 50.

[0052] The opening or closing of the steam outlet 5317 is achieved by rotating the valve core 533 within the valve body 531. This allows for a smaller structural design of the regulating valve 53, reducing the space occupied by the regulating valve 53 and further improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0053] See Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the angle between the line connecting two adjacent steam outlets 5317 and the rotation center axis of valve core 533 is defined as α, where α < 180°.

[0054] In this embodiment, the line connecting the steam outlet 5317 and the rotation center axis of the valve core 533 can be as follows: Figure 3As shown by the dotted line, by setting the angle α between the line connecting two adjacent steam outlets 5317 and the rotation center axis of the valve core 533 to be less than 180°, for example, α can be 30°, 50°, 60°, 70°, 90°, 120°, 150°, etc., the distance between adjacent steam outlets 5317 can be smaller, so that the valve core 533 can rotate and adjust the steam outlet 5317 to be connected more quickly, reducing the movement wear of the valve core 533, which is conducive to improving the service life of the regulating valve 53, and further improving the operation convenience and reliability of the regulating valve 53.

[0055] See Figure 2 and Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present invention, the steam device 51 includes a water storage tank 511, a pumping mechanism 513, and a steam generator 515. The water storage tank 511 is connected to the main unit 10. The input end of the pumping mechanism 513 is connected to the water storage tank 511 via a pipe. The input end of the steam generator 515 is connected to the output end of the pumping mechanism 513 via a pipe. The output end of the steam generator 515 is connected to the input end of the regulating valve 53 via a pipe.

[0056] In this embodiment, the steam device 51 may include a water storage tank 511, a water pumping mechanism 513, and a steam generator 515. By connecting and installing the water storage tank 511 with a certain water storage capacity on the main unit 10, the input end of the water pumping mechanism 513 and the output end of the water storage tank 511 can be connected by a pipe, and the output end of the water pumping mechanism 513 and the input end of the steam generator 515 can be connected by a pipe. This allows the water pumping mechanism 513 to stably pump water from the water storage tank 511 and supply it to the steam generator 515. The steam generator 515 heats the water to generate steam, which is then supplied to the regulating valve 53 and distributed to the corresponding cooking chambers 111. At the same time, the amount of steam generated can be controlled by controlling the operating power of the water pumping mechanism 513, so that the cooking equipment 100 can better meet the water replenishment needs of the food and achieve better cooking results.

[0057] The water storage tank 511 and the pumping mechanism 513 can both be connected and installed outside the main unit 10, so that the steam device 51 can more conveniently replenish the water storage tank 511 and more conveniently maintain and repair the pumping mechanism 513.

[0058] Or, see Figure 2In one embodiment of this utility model, the pumping mechanism 513 and the steam generator 515 are disposed inside the main unit 10. The surface of the main unit 10 is provided with a flow channel 13. The input end of the pumping mechanism 513 is connected to the flow channel 13. The bottom wall of the flow channel 13 is provided with a trigger column 131. A water injection hole 5113 is provided on one side of the water storage tank 511. A drain valve 5115 is provided in the water injection hole 5113. The water injection hole 5113 is correspondingly connected to the flow channel 13 so that the trigger column 131 extends into the water injection hole 5113 and opens the drain valve 5115.

[0059] The steam device 51 can install the water pumping mechanism 513 and the steam generator 515 inside the main unit 10, so that the water storage tank 511 can be installed and connected to the main unit 10. At this time, the water storage tank 511 and the main unit 10 can be set up with a detachable mating structure, so that the cooking equipment 100 can more easily remove and install the water storage tank 511 on the main unit 10 for water replenishment, further improving the operation convenience and practicality of the cooking equipment 100. The main unit 10 can be provided with a flow channel 13 on its top or side wall, so that when the water storage tank 511 is installed on the main unit 10, the water inlet 5113 of the water storage tank 511 can be correspondingly set at the flow channel 13. At this time, by setting a discharge valve 5115 in the water inlet 5113 and setting a trigger column 131 on the bottom wall of the flow channel 13, the discharge valve 5115 can be opened by the trigger column 131 when the water storage tank 511 is stably installed on the main unit 10, so that the water stored in the water storage tank 511 can be stably discharged into the flow channel 13, and through the pipe connecting the flow channel 13 and the pumping mechanism 513, the water flow can be stably transported to the steam generator 515 by the suction action of the pumping mechanism 513, ensuring the stable operation of the steam device 51. By utilizing the assembly structure between the water storage tank 511 and the main unit 10, the connection between the water storage tank 511 and the water pumping mechanism 513 inside the main unit 10 can be achieved more conveniently, further improving the ease of assembly and disassembly and the reliability of the cooking equipment 100. The discharge valve 5115 can be equipped with an elastic structure such as a spring to achieve elastic reset. This allows the elastic structure to be compressed when the trigger column 131 opens the discharge valve 5115, and to recover its elastic deformation when the water storage tank 511 is removed from the main unit 10. This causes the elastic structure to move and reset the discharge valve 5115, closing the water inlet 5113 and preventing water leakage when the water storage tank 511 is removed, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0060] Furthermore, the main unit 10 can be equipped with a sealing gasket or other structure around the opening of the overflow channel 13 to abut against the water storage tank 511, so as to prevent water from overflowing from the overflow channel 13 and ensure the stable and reliable assembly of the water storage tank 511 and the main unit 10.

[0061] Or, see Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting boss 5111 is provided on one side of the water storage tank 511. The mounting boss 5111 is provided with a water injection hole 5113. A first sealing member 5117 is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting boss 5111. The mounting boss 5111 is inserted into the flow groove 13. The first sealing member 5117 abuts against and seals the inner sidewall of the flow groove 13.

[0062] In this embodiment, the water storage tank 511 can be provided with a mounting boss 5111 on one side that is installed in conjunction with the main unit 10, and the mounting boss 5111 is hollow to form a water injection hole 5113. The outer diameter of the mounting boss 5111 can be set to correspond to the inner diameter of the flow channel 13, so that when the water storage tank 511 is assembled with the main unit 10, the mounting boss 5111 is inserted into the flow channel 13, so that the trigger column 131 in the flow channel 13 can stably push open the discharge valve 5115 in the water injection hole 5113. By setting a sealing ring or sealing ring, etc., around the outer periphery of the mounting boss 5111, the first sealing element 5117 can abut against the inner side wall of the flow channel 13, so that the first sealing element 5117 can stably seal the gap between the mounting boss 5111 and the flow channel 13. This helps to better prevent water from overflowing from the flow channel 13, achieve a better water leakage prevention effect for the cooking equipment 100, and further improve the structural stability and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0063] See Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In one embodiment of this utility model, the partition 30 is detachably disposed within the cooking space 11.

[0064] In this embodiment, the partition 30 can be detached from the main unit 10, so that the cooking device 100 can partition and utilize the space within the cooking space 11 by removing and installing the partition 30. This allows the cooking device 100 to be better adjusted according to the size of the ingredients to be cooked, enabling the cooking device 100 to better perform cooking operations for a variety of ingredients, and further improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking device 100.

[0065] For example, the main unit 10 can have a limiting groove 15 on the inner wall of the cooking space 11 and a corresponding limiting protrusion 31 on the periphery of the partition 30. The limiting protrusion 31 can be a boss structure smaller than the thickness of the partition 30 or a part of the outer periphery of the partition 30. Alternatively, the main unit 10 can have a limiting protrusion 31 protruding from the inner wall of the cooking space 11 and a corresponding limiting groove 15 on the outer periphery of the partition 30. The limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 15 can be engaged to achieve a stable installation of the partition 30 in the cooking space 11, so that the partition 30 can stably divide the cooking space 11 into two cooking chambers 111. The main unit 10 can also have a loading and unloading port communicating with the cooking space 11 and a hatch opening and closing loading and unloading port, so that the cooking equipment 100 can maintain a relatively closed environment for cooking operations. By utilizing the limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 15 to snap the partition 30 into the cooking space 11, the partition 30 can be more easily removed and disassembled when the door is opened, thus enabling more convenient assembly and disassembly of the cooking equipment 100. Of course, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the partition 30 can also be assembled and disassembled with the main unit 10 using snap-fit ​​installation or other methods, as long as the partition 30 can be assembled and disassembled within the cooking space 11. This application does not limit this.

[0066] Therefore, when cooking larger ingredients, the partition 30 can be removed from the cooking space 11, allowing the cooking device 100 to utilize the entire cooking space 11 for cooking. In this case, the control valve of the gas supply pipe 55 can be adjusted according to the required water volume for cooking the ingredients, achieving better cooking results. Alternatively, by installing the partition 30 within the cooking space 11, it can be divided into multiple cooking chambers 111, enabling the cooking device 100 to better cook multiple ingredients simultaneously, further improving its practicality and reliability.

[0067] See Figure 2 and Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, the cooking device 100 further includes a positioning detection device 40, which is located on the main unit 10 and is used to detect the partition 30.

[0068] In this embodiment, a positioning detection device 40 is provided on the host 10. This positioning detection device 40 can be a microswitch installed within the cooking space 11, which is triggered when the partition 30 is installed in place. Alternatively, the positioning detection device 40 can also be an infrared detector installed within the cooking space 11, which is triggered when the partition 30 is installed in place and blocks the infrared emitter. Of course, the positioning detection device 40 can also be a Hall sensor, etc. This application does not limit the type of positioning detection device 40, as long as it can detect whether the partition 30 is installed or removed within the cooking space 11.

[0069] Therefore, by setting up a positioning detection device 40 to detect whether the partition 30 is installed in the cooking space 11, the partition 30 can better ensure the separation function of each cooking cavity 111 in the cooking space 11, prevent steam escape between cooking cavities 111, and realize independent heating and cooking operations in each cooking cavity 111. This allows the cooking equipment 100 to more stably realize different cooking methods in different cooking cavities 111, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0070] See Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, a second sealing member 33 is connected to the periphery of the partition 30, and the second sealing member 33 abuts and seals against the inner wall of the cooking space 11.

[0071] In this embodiment, a second sealing element 33, such as a sealing gasket or sealing ring, can be connected and installed on the periphery of the partition 30. This allows the second sealing element 33 to abut against the inner wall of the cooking space 11 when the partition 30 is installed inside the cooking space 11, thus better ensuring the sealing effect between the cooking cavities 111. The second sealing element 33 can be made of a material with good temperature resistance to prevent damage from high temperatures during operation of the cooking equipment 100, ensuring a stable seal between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking space 11, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the cooking equipment 100. Furthermore, by using the second sealing element 33 to seal the gap between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking space 11, a better relative sealing effect between the cooking cavities 111 can be achieved. This helps to prevent water vapor supplied by the steam device 51 to one cooking cavity 111 from flowing into other cooking cavities 111, ensuring stable cooking of ingredients in each cooking cavity 111 of the cooking equipment 100. At the same time, the relative sealing between the multiple cooking chambers 111 helps to prevent the flavors of the food being cooked in each cooking chamber 111 from mixing, ensuring that the food can achieve the desired cooking effect, and further improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0072] See Figure 8 and Figure 9 In one embodiment of the present invention, the cooking device 100 further includes a support structure 70, which is detachably disposed in the cooking space 11 and used to support the ingredients to be cooked.

[0073] In this embodiment, the cooking device 100 can be equipped with a support structure 70 such as a grill or tray in the cooking space 11. The support structure 70 can be set at a certain distance from the top and bottom walls of the cooking space 11 so that the cooking device 100 can place the food on the support structure 70, so that the heat can be better applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the food, and the food can be heated and cooked more evenly.

[0074] The cooking device 100 can be provided with slots or protrusions on the inner wall of the cooking space 11 to securely fasten the support structure 70, so that the support structure 70 can be stably installed in the cooking space 11; or, the partition 30 can be provided with the inner wall of the cooking space 11 to securely fasten the support structure 70, so as to ensure the stable installation of the support structure 70 in the cooking space 11.

[0075] Or, see Figure 8 In one embodiment of the present invention, the number of supporting structures 70 is at least two, and the at least two supporting structures 70 are respectively disposed in at least two cooking cavities 111.

[0076] In this embodiment, the cooking device 100 can have corresponding snap-fit ​​structures on the two opposite inner walls of the cooking space 11 and the two opposite outer walls of the partition 30 to snap-fit ​​the support structure 70. This allows each cooking cavity 111 to be equipped with a support structure 70, ensuring uniform heating and cooking of the food in each cooking cavity 111, and improving the cooking effect of the cooking device 100. Furthermore, the cooking device 100 can be configured with support structures 70 of various sizes according to the overall dimensions of the various cooking cavities 111 and the cooking space 11. When the partition 30 can be detached and installed in the cooking space 11, the partition 30 can be removed, and a larger support structure 70 can be securely snap-fitted onto the inner wall of the cooking space 11. This ensures that the cooking device 100 can utilize the support structure 70 to support and heat the food when cooking various ingredients, effectively ensuring uniform heating and further improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking device 100.

[0077] See Figure 2 and Figure 10 In one embodiment of the present invention, the cooking device 100 further includes a heating system installed on the main unit 10 and used to deliver heat to the cooking space 11.

[0078] In this embodiment, the heating system can heat the air using heating sources such as heating tubes and heating wires, and use a fan to blow the heated air into the cooking space 11, so that the high-temperature airflow circulates in the cooking space 11 and acts on the food to heat the food, ensuring the stable operation of the cooking equipment 100.

[0079] The cooking device 100 can use hot air ducts to supply heated airflow to at least two cooking chambers 111, ensuring stable heating of food in multiple cooking chambers 111 and further improving the practicality and reliability of the cooking device 100.

[0080] Or, see Figure 2 and Figure 10 In one embodiment of the present invention, the heating system includes at least two heating devices 90, one of which is installed in a cooking cavity 111.

[0081] In this embodiment, the heating system can install an independently operating heating device 90 in each cooking cavity 111. This allows for stable heating of the food in each cooking cavity 111 using an independent heating device 90, ensuring a better heat supply to each cavity and enabling more stable and reliable cooking operations. This further improves the structural stability and reliability of the cooking equipment 100. Furthermore, by controlling the operating power of the multiple heating devices 90, the cooking equipment 100 can better adjust the temperature according to the required heating temperature of the food in each cooking cavity 111, achieving a more stable cooking effect and further enhancing its practicality and reliability.

[0082] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, The cooking device comprises: a main body, a cooking space being formed in the main body; a partition plate, the partition plate being arranged in the cooking space and separating the cooking space into at least two cooking cavities; and a steam system, the steam system comprising a steam device, a regulating valve and at least two steam supply pipes, an input end of the regulating valve being connected to an output end of the steam device, the regulating valve having at least two output ends, one end of one of the steam supply pipes being connected to one of the output ends, and the other end of the steam supply pipe being connected to one of the cooking cavities.

2. The cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The regulating valve comprises: a valve body, the valve body being provided with a steam inlet and at least two steam outlets, the steam inlet being connected to the output end of the steam device, and one of the steam outlets being connected to one of the steam supply pipes; and a valve core, the valve core being movably arranged in the valve body and being connected to the steam inlet and at least one of the steam outlets, or being separated from the steam inlet and any one of the steam outlets.

3. The cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The valve body comprises an outer shell and an inner shell, the inner shell being arranged in the outer shell and surrounding the valve core.

4. The cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The regulating valve further comprises a driving device, the driving device driving the valve core to move in the valve body.

5. The cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, At least two of the steam outlets are arranged around the outer periphery of the valve body, the valve core is rotatably arranged in the valve body, the valve core is provided with a steam flow channel, the steam inlet is connected to the steam flow channel, and the outer periphery of the valve core is provided with an outlet connected to the steam flow channel.

6. The cooking apparatus of claim 5, wherein, An angle between a line connecting two adjacent steam outlets and a central axis of the valve core is defined as α, and α < 180°.

7. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The steam device comprises: a water storage tank, the water storage tank being connected to the main body; a water pumping mechanism, an input end of the water pumping mechanism being connected to the water storage tank; a steam generator, an input end of the steam generator being connected to an output end of the water pumping mechanism, and an output end of the steam generator being connected to an input end of the regulating valve.

8. The cooking apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The water pumping mechanism and the steam generator are arranged in the main body, a surface of the main body is provided with an overflow groove, the input end of the water pumping mechanism is connected to the overflow groove, a bottom wall of the overflow groove is provided with a trigger column; one side of the water storage tank is provided with a water filling hole, the water filling hole is provided with a relief valve, and the water filling hole is connected to the overflow groove in correspondence, so that the trigger column extends into the water filling hole to open the relief valve.

9. The cooking apparatus of claim 8, wherein, One side of the water storage tank is provided with a mounting boss, the mounting boss is provided with the water filling hole, an outer periphery of the mounting boss is provided with a first sealing member, the mounting boss is inserted into the overflow groove, and the first sealing member is in abutting sealing with an inner side wall of the overflow groove.

10. The cooking apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The partition plate is detachably arranged in the cooking space.

11. The cooking apparatus of claim 10, wherein, The cooking device further comprises a position detection device, the position detection device being arranged in the main body and being used to detect the partition plate.

12. The cooking apparatus of claim 10, wherein, A second sealing member is connected to the periphery of the partition plate, and the second sealing member is in abutting sealing with an inner wall of the cooking space.

13. The cooking apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The cooking device is an air fryer or an oven.

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