Cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of kitchen electric equipment, and particularly provides cooking equipment, which comprises a cooking main body and a heating device, the panel part is arranged on the cooking main body, the panel part comprises a first panel assembly and a second panel assembly, the first panel assembly comprises a first panel, the second panel assembly comprises a second panel, the first panel at least can move in a posture convenient for a user to operate, and the second panel at least can move in a posture convenient for the user to operate. And at least one part of the moving modes of the first panel and the second panel are different. By means of the structure, it is expected that the panel part can better meet the interaction requirement of a user through differentiated movement modes, and the user experience is improved on the basis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] To meet user needs, kitchen appliances such as steam ovens and ovens have emerged that require no user intervention during the cooking process. For example, a steam oven works by continuously supplying high-temperature steam to the inner cavity containing the food, thus cooking it through pure steaming. A steam-oven oven works by continuously supplying circulating hot air to the inner cavity containing the food, thus cooking it through hot air baking. Accordingly, the most basic form of kitchen appliances is: using a steam oven to cook food by steaming, and using an oven to cook food by baking. Meanwhile, with the increasing sophistication of kitchen appliances, combined steaming and baking methods (such as a tender baking mode) have emerged. This necessitates the addition of steam-generating components in the oven, such as an evaporator plate, to provide steam (corresponding to the cooking medium of steaming), and these components need to be equipped with corresponding steam delivery pipes and control logic. Because both cooking methods overlap to some extent (both include steam usage), integrated cooking appliances such as steam-grill combos, which combine steaming and baking functions (including baking and steam-grilling), have emerged on the market. It should be noted that a steam-grill combo is just one specific form of integrated cooking appliance; any type of cooking appliance containing multiple cooking units (such as a steam-grill-fry combo, a dual-cavity steam / oven, etc.) can be considered applicable to this invention. Furthermore, single-function cooking appliances installed in a low position can also be considered applicable to this invention.

[0003] Meanwhile, due to limitations in apartment layouts and other factors, kitchen space available for cooking equipment is limited. Therefore, integrated cooking appliances, with their advantages of multiple functions and compact size, are increasingly favored by users. Taking a steam oven as an example, and considering the currently common built-in installation, one installation method involves mounting the gas stove on the kitchen countertop and installing the steam oven below it. The steam oven can be integrated with the gas stove (e.g., overlapping functions such as heat dissipation and ventilation) or installed in a compact manner (a combination of independent functions).

[0004] In this scenario, the steam oven is positioned low, and it has a control panel on the user-facing side (referred to as the front). This panel may only display functions or combine interactive and display functions. In situations where the user selects a mode before cooking or obtains / adjusts relevant parameters during cooking, the panel's position significantly impacts the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least part of the above-mentioned technical problems and / or solve at least part of the above-mentioned technical problems, specifically, how to improve the user experience of cooking equipment installed at a low position.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a cooking device, which includes: a cooking body; and a panel portion disposed on the cooking body. The panel portion includes a first panel assembly and a second panel assembly. The first panel assembly includes a first panel, and the second panel assembly includes a second panel. The first panel is at least capable of moving in a posture that is convenient for user operation, and at least a portion of the movement modes of the first panel and the second panel are different.

[0007] This design aims to better meet user interaction needs through differentiated movement patterns, thereby enhancing the user experience. For example, the first panel includes at least an interactive area (which may also include a display area). The second panel typically includes a display area (and may also include an interactive area with low / very low operation frequency).

[0008] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the cooking device includes a receiving base having a receiving area disposed above the cooking body, the receiving area having an open side facing the operator, wherein the second panel assembly is capable of covering at least a portion of the open side.

[0009] With this configuration, the second panel assembly can simultaneously serve as both a cover for the receiving area and a display panel.

[0010] In one possible implementation of the above-described cooking device, the receiving area includes multiple chambers capable of accommodating components of the cooking device, and the second panel includes multiple portions corresponding to the multiple chambers, wherein at least one of the multiple portions is integrally formed, independently disposed, or connected to each other; or at least two of the multiple portions are capable of changing their relative positions.

[0011] This configuration allows for a better user experience by optimizing the internal structure of the second panel. Components that are present can be understood as those related to the basic functions of the cooking equipment (such as a water tank in the case of a steam oven or a steam-grill combo), while other components can be understood as other parts such as storage boxes, or simply components whose presence or absence does not substantially affect the basic functions of the cooking equipment.

[0012] In one possible implementation of the above-mentioned cooking device, the second panel assembly includes a panel base, at least a portion of a plurality of portions of the second panel is disposed on the panel base, and at least one of the plurality of portions is capable of moving along the panel base or changing its relative position with the panel base through deformation.

[0013] With this configuration, only a portion of the second panel can be used as the display area. The panel base can be a frame, a mounting base, etc., and a slide rail can be provided on the mounting base.

[0014] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the second panel is disposed in the receiving area in a downward-flipping manner.

[0015] This configuration provides a specific mode of movement for the second panel.

[0016] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the first panel assembly includes a drive mechanism capable of at least moving the first panel in an upward-flipping manner to a position that facilitates user operation.

[0017] This configuration provides a way to switch the posture of the first panel, such as allowing the first panel or its components to move in other ways besides flipping upwards.

[0018] In one possible implementation of the above-mentioned cooking device, the first panel assembly includes a mounting portion comprising: a base disposed on the cooking body; and a panel mounting portion on which the first panel is disposed, and the arrangement allows the drive mechanism to move the first panel.

[0019] This configuration provides a possible structural form for the first panel assembly.

[0020] In one possible implementation of the above-mentioned cooking equipment, the mounting portion includes a panel mounting portion comprising: a mounting plate, wherein the first panel is disposed on the mounting plate; and a mounting frame disposed on the side of the mounting plate opposite to the first panel; wherein the mounting frame and the base form the mounting space for the drive mechanism.

[0021] This configuration provides a possible structural form for the panel mounting section.

[0022] In one possible implementation of the above-described cooking device, the first panel or the first panel assembly is capable of flipping forward relative to the second panel assembly; and / or the first panel assembly is capable of moving forward or upward in a straight line relative to the second panel assembly.

[0023] This configuration allows for a better user experience. For example, if there is some obstruction above when only flipping upwards, a combination of forward and upward flipping can be used to ensure a good user experience. Other movements of the first panel or its components can be achieved through the aforementioned drive mechanism or through an additionally configured drive mechanism.

[0024] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the panel portion includes a middle section, wherein the first panel assembly and / or the second panel assembly are movably disposed in the middle section.

[0025] With this configuration, it is possible to more flexibly switch the pose (position and attitude) of the first panel assembly and / or the second panel assembly in working and non-working states through the movement of the first panel assembly / second panel assembly relative to the intermediate part. For example, the intermediate part can be any structural form with reserved space capable of accommodating the first and / or second panel assemblies. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with an integrated cooking appliance, specifically a steam-oven combination unit (including a steam cooking unit and an oven cooking unit), which is combined with a cooktop unit during installation (e.g., it can be called a cooktop-steam-oven combination unit). In the accompanying drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This diagram illustrates the state of an integrated cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 In the figure, both the first and second panels are in an unflipped state (the surfaces of the first and second panels are roughly flush).

[0028] Figure 2 This diagram illustrates the state of an integrated cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 In the diagram, both the first and second panels are in a flipped state (the first panel is flipped up and the second panel is flipped down);

[0029] Figure 3 This diagram illustrates the state of the panel portion in an integrated cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 In the diagram, both the first and second panels are in an unflipped state;

[0030] Figure 4 This diagram illustrates the state of the panel portion in an integrated cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 In the diagram, both the first and second panels are in a flipped state; and

[0031] Figure 5An exploded view of the panel portion of an integrated cooking device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0032] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0033] 100. Steam oven / grill combo;

[0034] 1. Main cooking ingredients;

[0035] 2. Panel section;

[0036] 21. First panel component;

[0037] 211. First panel;

[0038] 212. Installation section;

[0039] 2121. Base;

[0040] 2122. Panel mounting section;

[0041] 21221. Mounting plate; 21222. Mounting frame;

[0042] 213. Drive mechanism;

[0043] 22. Second panel assembly;

[0044] 221. Second panel;

[0045] 222. Pusher; 223. Magnetic structure;

[0046] 3. Door components;

[0047] 4. Chamber;

[0048] 5. Accommodating the substrate;

[0049] 61. First water box; 62. Second water box. Detailed Implementation

[0050] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. For example, although this embodiment describes a cooking appliance in conjunction with a steam oven that includes steaming and baking functions (including hot air baking and steam baking) and a steam oven positioned below the cooktop unit, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can apply the present invention to other application scenarios, such as a steam oven / fryer combo, a dual-cavity steam / oven, or a single-function cooking appliance. Furthermore, the integrated cooking appliance can also be placed in other locations (such as between the sink and the cooktop unit).

[0051] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0052] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" 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 direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0053] Furthermore, to better illustrate this utility model, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model can still be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, the principles of steaming / baking functions, which are well-known to those skilled in the art, are not described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this utility model.

[0054] The following will refer to the appendix. Figures 1 to 5 The present invention is described in at least a portion thereof.

[0055] Main reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In one possible implementation, the integrated cooking appliance is a steam oven 100, which is installed in the kitchen using a recessed installation method. For example, the steam oven may be installed in a lower kitchen cabinet below the cooktop unit, with a heat dissipation area on the cooktop surface of the cooktop unit, and the heat dissipation outlet of the steam oven communicating with this area. The steam oven mainly includes a cooking body 1 and a control panel 2, such as the control panel being located on the side of the cooking body facing the operator (e.g., the front side) and positioned near the top of the cooking body. In this example, the cooking body includes a first cooking unit corresponding to the steaming function (e.g., a steam function cooking unit), a second cooking unit corresponding to the baking function (including pure baking and baking with steam participation) (e.g., a baking function cooking unit), and a steam unit capable of simultaneously distributing steam as the cooking medium to both the first and second cooking units. The cooking unit includes a cooking chamber (such as an inner pot) that can serve as both a first and second cooking unit for holding ingredients to be cooked. A shelf can be installed inside the inner pot, allowing ingredients to be placed directly on it or in containers (such as plates) placed on the shelf. Since the steaming and baking functions are closely related to the temperature of the cooking medium, heating elements such as heating tubes can be installed on the inner top, inner sides, and inner bottom of the inner pot to provide primary or auxiliary / supplementary heating of the cooking medium (hot airflow and / or steam) within the cooking chamber when needed.

[0056] In one possible implementation, an openable door assembly 3 is also provided on the front side of the cooking body 1, with the panel 2 and the door assembly 3 disposed on the cooking body, and the panel 2 located above the door assembly 3.

[0057] In one possible implementation, the steam unit mainly includes a steam generating device and a steam pipeline that can communicate with the cooking chamber. The steam generating device can be a steam plate, a steam generator, etc., and can be mounted on the top or back of the cooking unit via a bracket or other mounting structure. The steam generating device mainly includes a steam generating device body, a clean water box, and a water collection box. The steam generating device body forms a steam generating chamber and is equipped with steam generating heating components such as heating pipes. The clean water box is mainly used to supply water (steam generating agent) to the steam generating chamber to generate steam. For example, after water from the clean water box is pumped into the steam generating chamber by a water pump, the water in the steam generating chamber can be heated by the heating pipes to generate steam as the cooking medium. The water collection box is mainly used to collect water accumulated during the cooking process, high-humidity water vapor / high-temperature, high-humidity gas in the cooking chamber, condensate, etc. A drain pump can be provided for the collection box, and the wastewater collected in the collection box can be drained into a wastewater box provided with the entire unit (the wastewater box is cleaned and the accumulated water is emptied periodically). The steam pipes are mainly used to distribute the generated steam to the cooking chamber, so that the cooking chamber where the food to be cooked is located is filled with steam. Based on this, the food to be cooked can be cooked by pure steaming / steam baking (tender baking) or other methods through the corresponding control program.

[0058] In one possible implementation, the baking function cooking unit typically includes a fan hood assembly, which is primarily used to provide circulating hot airflow into the cooking chamber. The fan hood assembly mainly includes a centrifugal fan (such as a temperature equalizer) and a heating coil, etc., to ensure that the temperature of the hot airflow within the cooking chamber is as uniform and consistent as possible. Exemplarily, the fan hood assembly includes a fan hood, and the cooking body 1 includes a back plate. In this example, a hot air chamber is formed between the cooking body back plate and the fan hood. A centrifugal fan is disposed within the hot air chamber, and heating components such as the heating coil can be disposed within the hot air chamber or at other locations near the hot air chamber. Taking a heating coil as an example, the heating coil can be disposed within the hot air chamber, and the centrifugal fan can be disposed within the area enclosed by the heating coil. The fan hood has a return air vent near the centrifugal fan, and also has an air supply vent, such as the air supply vent positioned approximately circumferentially around the return air vent or at a partial circumferential location. For example, a centrifugal fan includes a motor and a fan. The motor drives the fan to rotate facing the return air vent. The fan's rotation draws air from inside the inner chamber through the return air vent into the hot air chamber. Exemplarily, a heating coil is positioned within the hot air chamber corresponding to the return air vent, and the fan is positioned within the area enclosed by the heating coil. Thus, under the action of the centrifugal fan, air from inside the inner chamber is drawn into the hot air chamber through the return air vent, heated by the heating coil, and converted into hot airflow carrying heat as a cooking medium. The fan then propels this hot airflow towards the outer air outlet and back into the inner chamber. This cycle continuously delivers hot airflow to the surface of the food to be cooked, allowing the food to be cooked using a hot air roasting method according to a corresponding control program.

[0059] It should be noted that the hot air chamber mentioned here is not necessarily a complete chamber, but rather should be understood as an installation location for accommodating the centrifugal fan and heating coil. Therefore, those skilled in the art can determine the structural form and communication configuration of the hot air chamber according to actual needs. For example, the centrifugal fan and heating coil can be placed in the same chamber or in two separate connected chambers. The hot air chamber can communicate with the cooking chamber through multiple connecting holes, or it can communicate with the cooking chamber by making a certain part of it an open structure.

[0060] In one possible implementation, the steam oven also includes a heat dissipation component, which may include a heat dissipation duct and a heat dissipation fan. The heat dissipation fan is mainly used to draw air out through the heat dissipation duct, thereby dissipating heat from components such as the power board, electrical components, the aforementioned door assembly, and the panel to ensure the operational reliability of the integrated cooking equipment.

[0061] The cooktop unit is located above the steam oven. The cooling fan's exhaust vent can be positioned above the cooling box, connecting to the exhaust area on the cooktop (e.g., with ventilation grilles) to allow heat to escape upwards. A range hood is typically installed above the cooktop unit (top or side), effectively removing the hot air and preventing the kitchen from overheating. The connection between the exhaust vent and the exhaust area on the cooktop can be achieved through connecting pipes (rigid pipes, corrugated pipes, etc.) and alignment.

[0062] Continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 And further refer to Figures 3 to 5 In one possible implementation, the panel 2 includes a first panel assembly 21 and a second panel assembly 22. The panel of the first panel assembly 21 (first panel 211) includes at least an interactive area, and may also include a display area. For example, before each cooking session, the user needs to set the mode in the interactive area of ​​the first panel. During cooking, operations such as allowing the user to adjust parameters also need to be performed in the interactive area of ​​the first panel. In this embodiment, the panel of the second panel assembly 22 (second panel 221) includes at least a display area, and may also include an interactive area with low (or even very low) operating frequency (such as periodic self-cleaning). Both the first and second panels are movably mounted on the cooking body. The first panel is at least movable in a posture conducive to user operation, and at least a portion of the movement of the first and second panels differs. When both the first and second panels are in a reference position (an inactive initial position or a default state in a non-use state), the surfaces of the first and second panels are approximately flush, such as the two panels being approximately flush with the surface of the door assembly 3 mounted on the cooking body. The structure of the first / second panel typically includes, from the outside in, the panel glass, the panel support, and the panel back cover. The front surface of the first / second panel is the outer surface of the panel glass, and the rear surface of the first / second panel is the inner surface of the panel back cover.

[0063] It is understandable that the first panel can move towards a posture that is convenient for user operation through one or more combinations of movements. Such a posture could be an upward-sloping posture, an extension forward followed by an upward movement to an upward / horizontal posture, or a vertical rise followed by maintaining a vertical posture / moving to an inclined / horizontal posture. If the movements involved include linear motion in the horizontal and vertical directions, rotation, etc., it is clear that those skilled in the art can determine the specific structure used to achieve the corresponding movements based on actual needs. Taking linear motion as an example, it can be achieved through any reasonable linear module (such as a combination of a power cylinder, a motor, and a gear and rack mechanism).

[0064] Understandably, in addition to moving in a posture that facilitates user operation, the first panel can also have other purposes of movement, such as retracting into a certain space when not in use, or generating a certain relative movement with the second panel to ensure the compactness of the whole machine.

[0065] It is understandable that the second panel can also move relative to the cooking body through a combination of one or more movements. The phrase "at least some of the movement methods of the first and second panels are different" should be understood as: the structural forms of the mechanisms are different, the specific combination methods between the mechanisms are different, and the movement results achieved by the combination of the mechanisms are different.

[0066] Because users need to crouch down to perform interactive operations, the process can be somewhat inconvenient. Therefore, this invention first divides the panel into functional zones, specifically placing display functions that require user operation and are needed for each cooking cycle on the first panel. This allows for improved user experience through the movement of the first panel relative to the cooking body. In this example, the first panel can rotate upwards relative to the cooking body (the aforementioned upward rotation). It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the angle at which the first panel rotates upwards and how to achieve that angle based on actual needs. For example, it can stop at positions corresponding to one or more angles.

[0067] In this example, the first panel assembly 21 mainly includes the aforementioned first panel 211, mounting portion 212, and drive mechanism 213. The mounting portion is disposed on the cooking body, and the first panel is disposed on the mounting portion. In this example, the mounting portion 212 generally includes a base 2121 and a panel mounting portion 2122. The base is disposed on the cooking body, and the panel mounting portion has a mounting plate 21221 on the side facing the first panel. The first panel is disposed on the mounting plate and allows a certain amount of rotation relative to the inclined surface upwards. The drive mechanism can be a drive motor or any reasonable rotation module (such as a combination of a motor and a gear pair). Those skilled in the art can determine, based on actual needs, the specific structural form of a pair of mating features that ensures the pivotal movement of the first panel can be realized. This can include, but is not limited to, an arc-shaped hole and a spherical protrusion, a larger hole and a smaller protrusion, a mounting shaft disposed within a hole and a sleeve freely passing through the shaft, a rotating shaft and a hole on the mounting bracket, etc.

[0068] In this example, the panel mounting portion 2122 has a mounting frame 21222 on the side facing away from the first panel, forming a mounting space for the pivoting mechanism between the mounting frame and the base. The inner surface of the mounting plate (the surface facing away from the first panel) slopes outward from top to bottom, thus providing ample mounting space for the drive mechanism. The side of the frame is connected to the second panel by means of fasteners such as screws and bolts.

[0069] Obviously, the specific structure of the installation part described above is only an exemplary description. Those skilled in the art can determine the specific structural form of the installation part and the specific way in which it constitutes an integrated cooking device (such as its relative position and connection method with the cooking body, the second panel assembly, etc.) according to actual needs. For example, it may include, but is not limited to: the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly being independently disposed on the cooking body; one of the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly being disposed on the cooking body, and the other being connected to the other panel assembly to form an integrated cooking device; the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly being fixedly connected or movably connected (such as telescopic along the panel surface, rotating along a vertical axis, etc.); the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly being directly connected as described above, or an intermediate part being added, with the first panel assembly and the second panel assembly respectively disposed on the intermediate part in a fixed or movably connected manner. Taking the second panel assembly as an example, it may be a mounting frame connected to the intermediate part, or other structures of the second panel assembly connected to the intermediate part.

[0070] In one alternative embodiment, the middle portion (not shown) is provided with a drive transmission mechanism that enables the first panel (assembly) and / or the second panel (assembly) to move linearly (e.g., to move the first panel assembly forward / upward as a whole) and rotate (e.g., to rotate the first panel assembly forward in the working state and backward in the non-working state and be housed within the middle portion). Obviously, the drive transmission mechanism can be flexibly selected according to the actual form of movement. For example, linear movement can be achieved by a power cylinder or any reasonable linear module, and rotation can be achieved by a drive motor or any reasonable rotating module.

[0071] In one possible implementation, the top of the cooking body 1 is provided with a receiving base 5 having a receiving area, which is open on the side facing the operator. In this example, the receiving area includes two chambers (referred to as the first chamber and the second chamber, respectively), with a first water box 61 and a second water box 62 (e.g., both water boxes can be clean water boxes, or one can be a clean water box and the other a wastewater box) respectively disposed in the two chambers. If the chambers are located at the bottom of the cooking body or in other positions, it is inconvenient for the user to remove the water boxes. Especially when it is necessary to put a full clean water box into the chamber or take a full wastewater box out of the chamber, not only is the operation inconvenient, but leakage may also occur, thus affecting the cleanliness of the usage environment. In this utility model, by moving the chambers upward, the operational stability is significantly improved.

[0072] Unlike the first panel, the second panel can be configured to handle functions that require minimal user interaction, periodic notifications, or displays that don't require user awareness. In this example, the second panel can be flipped downwards relative to the cooking unit. This allows the second panel to function as both an interactive element and a cover for the storage area.

[0073] Obviously, the location of the containment area, the number of its chambers, and the specific form of the components inside can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. For example, it may include, but is not limited to: the containment area comprising only one chamber, such as placing one of the two water tanks in the top chamber (e.g., a chamber can also be provided at the bottom of the cooking body, with the other of the two water tanks placed in the bottom chamber); the cooking body is equipped with a storage box or other storage device, which is placed in one of the top chambers; etc.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the second panel 221 is disposed on the cooking body 1 at a position corresponding to the chamber 4, and the second panel is capable of covering at least a portion of the open side of the chamber. As in this example, the second panel comprises one unit, and the second panel is capable of completely covering the open side of the chamber 4.

[0075] Obviously, the structure / material of the second panel, its number, and the range of open sides it can cover can all be flexibly selected according to actual needs. For example, it may include, but is not limited to: multiple second panels (taking two corresponding to the first and second chambers as an example); two second panels can be relatively independently set, rigidly connected, pivotally connected (allowing relative rotation in any reasonable direction between them), or telescopically connected (e.g., the two panels can unfold / overlap along the direction of the panel surface); the second panel only covers a part of the chamber; the second panel can cover different parts of the chamber through sliding or other movable means; one (including multiple) or a part (including one, and a portion thereof) of the second panel is a flexible panel; etc.

[0076] In a specific example, a water container and a storage box are placed in the first chamber and the second chamber, respectively. The second panel can then have a display area only at the location corresponding to the storage box. This divides the second panel into two parts (referred to as the first part and the second part). The first part, with its display area, contains electronic components, while the second part, without a display area, primarily serves as a cover. In this case, the second part can be set relatively independently from the first part, or a base part can be added, with both the first and second parts mounted on it. The second part can move relative to the first part along the direction of the panel surface.

[0077] In this example, the second panel assembly 22 mainly includes the aforementioned second panel 211 and a docking assembly that enables the opening / closing of the open side of the receiving area of ​​the second panel. The receiving area includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The second panel can be pivotally mounted on the receiving base 5 of the receiving area via a hinge, etc. To ensure smooth opening, a damping function can be added to the pivoting structure. Alternatively, a stop, a stop bar, or other limiting structure can be set to limit the flipping limit position. In this example, the docking assembly includes a pusher 222 as the first docking structure and a magnetic structure 223 such as an iron sheet as the second docking structure. The pusher is located between the two chambers (with another magnetic structure (such as a magnetic attractor) at its end), and the magnetic structure is located on the inner side of the second panel. In this way, the user only needs to gently flip the panel upwards to seal the open sides of the two chambers through magnetic attraction. When the user needs to open the chamber, it can be pushed open by pressing the second panel. Obviously, the pusher and magnetic structure are only one exemplary description of the docking assembly. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the structure, number, and placement of the docking assembly according to actual needs, such as a combination of magnetic attraction and a handle. For example, to prevent pressing from affecting the display / interaction area of ​​the second panel, the display / interaction area can be arranged to surround the pressing area or be placed on both sides of the pressing area.

[0078] As can be seen, in the preferred embodiment of this utility model, based on the division of interactive functions (including display-only, interaction-only, display and interaction, etc.), by configuring them on the first panel component and the second panel component, it is expected that the user experience of the integrated cooking device can be improved through the differentiated movement of the first panel component and the second panel component. For example, the first panel of the first panel component may include display and operation functions, while the second panel may only include display functions (preferably content that the user has a low probability of wanting to know).

[0079] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, The cooking apparatus comprises: a cooking body; and a panel portion provided on the cooking body, the panel portion comprising a first panel assembly and a second panel assembly, the first panel assembly comprising a first panel, the second panel assembly comprising a second panel, wherein the first panel is movable at least in a posture facing a user for facilitating operation, and at least a part of the first panel and the second panel is different in activity.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking apparatus comprises a containing base formed with a containing area, the containing area being provided above the cooking body, the containing area having an open side facing an operator, wherein the second panel assembly is capable of covering at least a part of the open side.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The containing area comprises a plurality of cavities capable of containing components possessed by or configured to the cooking apparatus, the second panel comprises a plurality of portions corresponding to the plurality of cavities, wherein at least one of the plurality of portions is integrally formed, independently provided or connected to each other; or a relative position between at least two of the plurality of portions is changeable.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second panel assembly comprises a panel base, at least one of the plurality of portions of the second panel is provided on the panel base, at least one of the plurality of portions is movable along the panel base or is deformed to change a relative position between the panel base.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The second panel is provided in a downwardly flipped manner on the containing area.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The first panel assembly comprises a driving mechanism capable of driving the first panel to move in an upwardly flipped manner to a posture facing a user for facilitating operation.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first panel assembly comprises a mounting portion, the mounting portion comprising: a base provided on the cooking body; and a panel mounting portion, the first panel is provided on the panel mounting portion, and the provision allows the driving mechanism to drive the first panel to move.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting portion comprises a panel mounting portion comprising: a mounting plate, the first panel is provided on the mounting plate; and a mounting frame provided on a side of the mounting plate away from the first panel; wherein the mounting frame and the base form a mounting space of the driving mechanism.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The first panel or the first panel assembly is capable of being flipped forward relative to the second panel assembly; and / or the first panel assembly is capable of being moved linearly forward or upward relative to the second panel assembly.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The panel portion comprises an intermediate portion, the first panel assembly and / or the second panel assembly is movably provided on the intermediate portion.

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