A cooking device

By setting up multiple independent cooking units in the cooking device, each equipped with a heating element and a temperature probe, multiple dishes can be cooked simultaneously without interference, solving the problem that existing equipment cannot meet the cooking needs of various foods, and improving cooking efficiency and food quality.

CN224268961UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-26NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO FOTILE KITCHEN WARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2026-05-26

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Technical Problem

Existing cooking equipment cannot meet users' cooking needs for multiple foods at the same time, and its operation is complicated and it is difficult to accurately control the cooking effect of each dish.

Method used

Design a cooking device comprising multiple independent cooking units, each equipped with an insulated cavity, a heating element, a control unit, and a temperature probe. The temperature probe detects the temperature and transmits a signal to the control unit, which adjusts the heating element to precisely control the temperature, enabling multiple dishes to be cooked simultaneously without interference.

Benefits of technology

It enables the simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes without interference, improving cooking efficiency, and enhances the taste and safety of food through intelligent algorithms and personalized adjustments.

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Abstract

This application discloses a cooking device. The cooking device includes multiple independent cooking units, which are detachably connected. Each cooking unit includes a heat-insulating cavity, a heating element, a control unit, and a temperature probe. The heating element, control unit, and temperature probe are located at the bottom of the heat-insulating cavity. The temperature probe detects the cooking temperature of the heat-insulating cavity and transmits the detected cooking temperature signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the heating element to adjust the temperature of the heat-insulating cavity based on the cooking temperature signal. By setting multiple independent cooking units, each with its own heating element, control unit, and temperature probe, this application enables the simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes without interference, thus improving cooking efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Most cooking appliances on the market today, such as rice cookers, steam ovens, and ovens, can only cook one dish or one type of food at a time, and cannot meet users' needs for cooking multiple foods simultaneously. Although some high-end kitchen appliances offer multi-layer steaming and baking functions, it usually requires setting different cooking temperatures and times for different layers, which is complicated to operate and makes it difficult to precisely control the cooking effect of each dish. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the problems of existing technologies, this application discloses a cooking device. The cooking device provided by this application includes multiple independent cooking units, which are detachably connected. Each cooking unit includes a heat-insulating cavity, a heating element, a control unit, and a temperature probe. The heating element, control unit, and temperature probe are disposed at the bottom of the heat-insulating cavity. The temperature probe detects the cooking temperature of the heat-insulating cavity and transmits the detected cooking temperature signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the heating element to adjust the temperature of the heat-insulating cavity based on the cooking temperature signal. By setting multiple independent cooking units, each with an independent heating element, control unit, and temperature probe, this application enables the simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes without interference, thus improving cooking efficiency. The technical solution of this application embodiment is as follows:

[0004] On the one hand, this application provides a cooking device including multiple independent cooking units, which are detachably connected to each other;

[0005] Each cooking unit includes an insulated cavity, a heating element, a control unit, and a temperature probe, wherein the heating element, control unit, and temperature probe are located at the bottom of the insulated cavity;

[0006] The temperature probe is used to detect the cooking temperature of the heat insulation cavity and transmit the detected cooking temperature signal to the control unit;

[0007] The control unit controls the heating element to adjust the temperature of the heat-insulating cavity according to the cooking temperature signal.

[0008] In some specific embodiments, the device further includes a housing disposed at the bottom of the heat insulation cavity and detachably connected to the heat insulation cavity. The housing is used to house the heating element, control unit, and temperature probe of the heating unit.

[0009] In some specific embodiments, the number of housings is one, including a support plate and a receiving cavity, with the support plate disposed above the receiving cavity;

[0010] The support plate is used to place the plurality of independent cooking units;

[0011] The cavity is used to house the heating element, control unit, and temperature probe of the heating unit.

[0012] In some specific embodiments, there are multiple housings, each disposed below a plurality of independent cooking units; wherein the number of housings matches the number of independent cooking units.

[0013] In some specific embodiments, the device further includes a plurality of covers that are configured to cooperate with the heat-insulating cavity, wherein the number of the plurality of covers matches the number of the plurality of independent cooking units.

[0014] In some specific embodiments, the device further includes a touch screen control panel, which has a one-button operation mode and a custom mode. The one-button operation mode is used to start or pause the multiple independent cooking units with one button; the custom mode is used to store the user's frequently used cooking modes.

[0015] In some specific implementations, the plurality of independent cooking units are connected by snap-fit ​​connections.

[0016] In some specific embodiments, the heating element includes a heating plate and a heating tube.

[0017] In some specific embodiments, an anti-slip pad is provided on the bottom of the housing on the side opposite to the heat insulation cavity.

[0018] In some specific embodiments, a fixed bracket is provided at the bottom of the shell on the side opposite to the heat insulation cavity.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooking device provided in this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This application discloses a cooking device. The cooking device includes multiple independent cooking units, which are detachably connected. Each cooking unit includes a heat-insulating cavity, a heating element, a control unit, and a temperature probe. The heating element, control unit, and temperature probe are located at the bottom of the heat-insulating cavity. The temperature probe detects the cooking temperature of the heat-insulating cavity and transmits the detected cooking temperature signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the heating element to adjust the temperature of the heat-insulating cavity based on the cooking temperature signal. By setting multiple independent cooking units, each with its own heating element, control unit, and temperature probe, this application enables the simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes without interference, thus improving cooking efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of another cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of another cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] The following is supplementary explanation of the attached figures:

[0026] 1- Multiple independent cooking units; 11- Insulated cavity; 12- Heating element; 121- Heating plate; 122- Heating tube; 13- Control unit; 14- Temperature probe; 15- Housing; 151- Support plate; 152- Receiving cavity; 153- Anti-slip pad; 154- Fixing bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0028] The term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of this application. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0029] When a numerical range is disclosed herein, the range is considered continuous and includes the minimum and maximum values ​​of the range, as well as every value between the minimum and maximum values. Furthermore, when the range refers to an integer, it includes every integer between the minimum and maximum values ​​of the range. Additionally, when multiple ranges are provided to describe a feature or characteristic, the ranges may be combined. In other words, unless otherwise specified, all ranges disclosed herein should be understood to include any and all subranges to which they are included. For example, a specified range from “1 to 10” should be considered to include any and all subranges between the minimum value 1 and the maximum value 10. Exemplary subranges of the range 1 to 10 include, but are not limited to, 1 to 6.1, 3.5 to 7.8, 5.5 to 10, etc.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 A cooking device according to an embodiment of this application includes multiple independent cooking units 1, which are detachably connected to each other. Preferably, the multiple independent cooking units 1 have the same specifications, or the multiple independent cooking units 1 may have multiple specifications. The number of multiple independent cooking units 1 may be four, and the four cooking units 1 are arranged adjacent to each other. Each cooking unit 1 can work independently without affecting each other, thereby improving cooking efficiency.

[0031] Each cooking unit includes an insulated cavity 11, a heating element 12, a control unit 13, and a temperature probe 14. The heating element 12, control unit 13, and temperature probe 14 are located at the bottom of the insulated cavity 11. Specifically, the insulated cavity 11 is made of a high-temperature resistant and easy-to-clean material, has good heat preservation performance, and reduces heat loss. The shape of the insulated cavity 11 can be cylindrical or rectangular. The temperature probe 14 is a temperature sensor that can accurately measure the cooking temperature of the insulated cavity 11. The control unit 13 has a built-in intelligent cooking algorithm that can automatically adjust the cooking program according to parameters such as the type and weight of ingredients, cooking time, and temperature to improve the taste of the dish and ensure optimal nutrient retention. Furthermore, the control unit 13 continuously optimizes the cooking algorithm based on user usage records and feedback, gradually learns the user's taste preferences, and provides more personalized cooking suggestions, achieving precise control and personalized adjustment of the cooking process. Furthermore, each cooking unit 1 has a built-in microprocessor or intelligent temperature control chip in its control unit, which automatically adjusts the heating power and temperature according to the preset cooking program or the user-set cooking parameters (such as temperature and time), and has overheat protection and anti-dry burning functions to ensure safe use.

[0032] Temperature probe 14 is used to detect the cooking temperature of the heat insulation cavity 11 and transmit the detected cooking temperature signal to control unit 13. Control unit 13 controls heating element 12 to adjust the temperature of heat insulation cavity 11 according to the cooking temperature signal, so that temperature control is more precise, cooking difficulty is reduced, food taste is improved, and cooking efficiency is increased.

[0033] For some specific implementation methods, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cooking device also includes a housing 15, which is located at the bottom of the heat insulation cavity 11 and is detachably connected to the heat insulation cavity 11. The housing 15 is used to house the heating element 12 of the heating unit, the control unit 13, and the temperature probe 14. The detachable connection between the housing 15 and the heat insulation cavity 11 facilitates the disassembly and installation of the housing 15, making it convenient to maintain and replace the heating element 12, the control unit 13, and the temperature probe 14.

[0034] For some specific implementation methods, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The housing 15 consists of a single housing, including a support plate 151 and a receiving cavity 152. The support plate 151 is positioned above the receiving cavity 152. The support plate is used to house multiple independent cooking units 1. The receiving cavity is used to house the heating element 12, control unit 13, and temperature probe 14 of the heating unit. Specifically, the support plate 151 and the receiving cavity 152 are detachably connected, facilitating the disassembly and installation of the housing 15 and making the maintenance and replacement of the heating element 12, control unit 13, and temperature probe 14 of the heating unit convenient. In addition, the support plate 151 is also detachably connected to the heat insulation cavity 11, facilitating the disassembly and installation of the heat insulation cavity 11 and making it easy to remove and clean.

[0035] For some specific implementation methods, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The number of housings 15 is multiple, and the multiple housings 15 are respectively disposed below the multiple independent cooking units 1; wherein, the number of housings 15 matches the number of independent cooking units 1; preferably, the multiple housings 15 are detachably connected, and the multiple housings 15 are detachably connected to the heat insulation cavity 11 respectively; when the independent cooking units 1 are used separately, the housings 15 below the independent cooking units 1 can be disassembled and used with the independent cooking units 1, which is convenient for movement; and the multiple housings 15 are detachably connected to the heat insulation cavity 11 respectively; which facilitates the disassembly and installation of the heat insulation cavity 11, makes the heat insulation cavity 11 easy to take out, and makes the heat insulation cavity 11 easier to clean.

[0036] In some specific embodiments, the cooking device also includes a plurality of covers that are configured to cooperate with the heat insulation cavity 11. The number of the plurality of covers matches the number of the plurality of independent cooking units 1. The covers are used to cover the heat insulation cavity 11 and cooperate with the heat insulation cavity 11.

[0037] In some specific embodiments, the cooking device also includes a touchscreen control panel. The touchscreen control panel features a one-button operation mode and a custom mode. The one-button operation mode is used to start or pause multiple independent cooking units 1 with a single button press. The custom mode stores frequently used cooking modes for quick recall during subsequent use, improving user convenience. Furthermore, the touchscreen control panel has a simple and clear interface with intuitive icons and buttons. Users can select ingredient types, input weights, and set cooking time and temperature parameters through drag-and-drop, clicking, or voice control. The control unit 13 can automatically generate the optimal cooking plan based on user input and display it on the interface for user confirmation.

[0038] In some specific implementations, the cooking device includes a third-party application APP that allows users to remotely view the cooking progress and status information (such as current temperature, remaining time, etc.) of each cooking unit 1 via the mobile APP. When a dish is finished cooking, the APP will automatically send a reminder notification to the user to prevent the food from being overcooked or burnt. Users can also adjust cooking parameters or pause / continue the cooking process in the APP.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, multiple independent cooking units 1 are connected by snap-fit ​​connections. Specifically, between adjacent cooking units 1, one cooking unit 1 is provided with a slot, and the other cooking unit 1 is provided with a locking block. The slot and the locking block are configured to cooperate, facilitating the disassembly and installation of the cooking units 1. This allows multiple independent cooking units 1 to be used in the same spatial environment, or one or more can be removed and used in different spatial environments, making it easy to move and improving the efficiency of the cooking device.

[0040] For some specific implementation methods, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The heating element 12 includes a heating plate 121 and a heating tube 122. Specifically, the heating plate 121 and the heating tube 122 can be used simultaneously or independently. The heating element can be precisely selected according to the ingredients and cooking needs to ensure uniform and efficient heating.

[0041] For some specific implementation methods, please refer to Figure 2 An anti-slip pad 153 is provided on the bottom of the housing 15 away from the heat insulation cavity; preferably, there are multiple anti-slip pads 153, for example, four anti-slip pads 153, which are evenly arranged around the bottom of the housing 15, so that the cooking device is stable and does not shake during cooking, thus improving cooking safety.

[0042] For some specific implementation methods, please refer to Figure 3 A fixed bracket 154 is provided at the bottom of the housing 15 on the side away from the heat insulation cavity; preferably, there are multiple fixed brackets 154, for example, four fixed brackets 154, which are evenly arranged around the bottom of the housing 15, so that the cooking device is stable and does not shake during cooking, thus improving cooking safety.

[0043] This application discloses a cooking device. The cooking device includes multiple independent cooking units, which are detachably connected. Each cooking unit includes a heat-insulating cavity, a heating element, a control unit, and a temperature probe. The heating element, control unit, and temperature probe are located at the bottom of the heat-insulating cavity. The temperature probe detects the cooking temperature of the heat-insulating cavity and transmits the detected cooking temperature signal to the control unit. The control unit controls the heating element to adjust the temperature of the heat-insulating cavity based on the cooking temperature signal. By setting multiple independent cooking units, each with its own heating element, control unit, and temperature probe, this application enables the simultaneous cooking of multiple dishes without interference, thus improving cooking efficiency.

[0044] The above description is only an optional embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, It includes multiple independent cooking units (1), which are detachably connected to each other; Each cooking unit includes an insulated cavity (11), a heating element (12), a control unit (13), and a temperature probe (14), wherein the heating element (12), the control unit (13), and the temperature probe (14) are disposed at the bottom of the insulated cavity (11); The temperature probe (14) is used to detect the cooking temperature of the heat insulation cavity (11) and transmit the detected cooking temperature signal to the control unit (13). The control unit (13) controls the heating element (12) to adjust the temperature of the heat insulation cavity (11) according to the cooking temperature signal.

2. A cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The device also includes a housing (15), which is disposed at the bottom of the heat insulation cavity (11) and is detachably connected to the heat insulation cavity (11). The housing (15) is used to house the heating element (12), the control unit (13), and the temperature probe (14).

3. A cooking apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The number of housings (15) is one, including a support plate (151) and a receiving cavity (152), with the support plate (151) disposed above the receiving cavity (152); The support plate is used to place the plurality of independent cooking units (1); The cavity is used to house the heating element (12), the control unit (13), and the temperature probe (14).

4. The cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein The number of housings (15) is multiple, and the multiple housings (15) are respectively disposed below the multiple independent cooking units (1); wherein the number of the multiple housings (15) matches the number of the multiple independent cooking units (1).

5. The cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein The device also includes a plurality of covers that are configured to cooperate with the heat insulation cavity (11), wherein the number of the plurality of covers matches the number of the plurality of independent cooking units (1).

6. The cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein The device also includes a touch screen control panel, which has a one-button operation mode and a custom mode. The one-button operation mode is used to start or pause the multiple independent cooking units (1) with one button; the custom mode is used to store the user's frequently used cooking modes.

7. The cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein The multiple independent cooking units (1) are connected by snap-fit.

8. The cooking apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The heating element (12) includes a heating plate (121) and a heating tube (122).

9. The cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The bottom of the housing (15) facing away from the heat insulation cavity is provided with an anti-slip pad (153).

10. The cooking apparatus of claim 2, wherein, A fixed bracket (154) is provided at the bottom of the shell (15) on the side opposite to the heat insulation cavity.