Cooking apparatus

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of kitchen electrical equipment, and an embodiment of the application provides a cooking device, which comprises a cooking main body formed with an accommodating space and a smoking and roasting mechanism comprising a feeding assembly and a smoking and roasting module, the feeding assembly is provided with at least one smoking material containing cavity, the feeding assembly can be movably arranged on the cooking main body and is in a first position and a second position relative to the accommodating space, wherein, in the case that the feeding assembly is in the first position, smoking material can be taken out from the smoking material containing cavity; and / or in the case that the feeding assembly is in the second position, at least a part of the feeding assembly is accommodated in the accommodating space, and the smoking material in the smoking material containing cavity can be fed to the smoking and roasting module. Through such a structure, the use performance of the smoking and roasting mechanism can be improved by differentiating the posture of the smoking and roasting module.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Kitchen appliances primarily utilize cooking equipment to process ingredients through specific methods such as steaming, grilling, smoking, frying, and deep-frying. For example, steaming works by continuously supplying high-temperature steam to the inner chamber containing the food, thus cooking it through pure steaming. Grilling uses circulating hot air to cook the food by continuously supplying circulating hot air to the inner chamber containing the food, thus cooking it through hot air grilling. Smoking works by continuously supplying the inner chamber containing the food with a cooking medium based on smoke, thus cooking it through smoke. The flavor of smoked or grilled foods varies depending on the smoking material used.

[0003] Taking the cooking method of smoking and grilling as an example, it is currently mainly achieved through two types of equipment. One type is independent equipment such as smokehouses, which usually require a large volume and are typically used in outdoor environments. The other type is a smoking and grilling mechanism integrated into existing cooking equipment (or the frame of the cooking equipment). However, the smoking and grilling mechanism is usually fixed in a certain part of the cooking equipment. As a result, due to the structural and / or functional constraints of the cooking equipment itself, there is still room for improvement in the performance of the mechanism. This includes, but is not limited to: the feasibility of the mechanism's function in a fixed position is somewhat difficult; the operational flexibility of the mechanism needs to be further improved; and there is room for differentiated design of the mechanism's posture in operating and non-operating states (the differentiated design here should at least have a certain technical effect). Utility Model Content

[0004] This application is made in order to solve at least some of the above-mentioned technical problems and / or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] In view of this, this application provides a cooking device comprising: a cooking body having a receiving space; and a smoking mechanism including a feeding component and a smoking module, the feeding component having at least one smoking material holding cavity, the feeding component being movably disposed on the cooking body and in a first position and a second position relative to the receiving space, wherein, when the feeding component is in the first position, smoking material is allowed to be taken out from the smoking material holding cavity; and / or when the feeding component is in the second position, at least a portion of the feeding component is received in the receiving space, and the smoking material in the smoking material holding cavity can be fed into the smoking module.

[0006] This configuration allows for differentiated settings of the posture for retrieving the smoking material from the smoking material container (corresponding to the first position) and the posture for feeding the smoking material (which may include, but is not limited to, block-shaped, strip-shaped, or powdered structures) into the smoking module (corresponding to the second position), thereby improving the performance of the smoking mechanism. For example, adjusting the retrieval posture corresponding to the first position is expected to improve the user experience of the smoking mechanism, while adjusting the feeding posture corresponding to the second position is expected to ensure the cooking quality of the food.

[0007] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the specific orientation of the first and second positions relative to the cooking equipment, the switching method of the feeding component between the first and second positions, the method by which the feeding component feeds the smoking material to the smoking module, and the structural form / smoke generation method of the smoking module, etc., according to actual needs.

[0008] Regarding the specific orientation of the first and second positions relative to the cooking device, when the feeding component is in the first / second position, it can be wholly or partially located outside or inside the outline dimension of the cooking device. For example, when the feeding component is in the second position, a portion of it is located outside the outline dimension of the cooking device, and a portion is located inside the outline dimension of the cooking device. Furthermore, the first / second positions of the feeding component can be located in any orientation relative to the cooking device; for example, it can be located at the top, side, back, or the area where the top and side meet (the area near the edge or the corner).

[0009] Regarding the switching method of the feeding component between the first and second positions, those skilled in the art can determine, based on actual needs, which type (one or more) of motion switching should be used, and which mechanism should be employed to achieve the corresponding motion. For example, it can be achieved through one or more of the following methods: rotation, lifting, sliding, etc. Taking sliding as an example, it can be implemented using any reasonable method such as a slide rail, a lead screw and nut mechanism, or a gear and rack mechanism. Sliding can be achieved manually or automatically using a drive unit, etc.

[0010] Regarding the method by which the feeding component delivers the smoking material to the smoking module, it can be achieved by allowing the material to fall directly through a structure with a height difference (such as a ramp or pipe), by making the material move in a spiral / horizontal manner, or by any other feasible conveying path. For example, it can be achieved through a combination of a first path and a second path. For conveying paths requiring a transmission mechanism, those skilled in the art can select any reasonable transmission mechanism according to actual needs.

[0011] Regarding the structure and smoke generation method of the smoking module, as long as it can release smoke as a cooking medium into the cooking chamber, those skilled in the art can use any reasonable smoking module. For example, the structure for generating smoke from the smoking material, the temperature / speed of smoke generation, and the direction of smoke generation can all be selected according to actual needs, and are not limited here.

[0012] In one possible implementation of the above-mentioned cooking device, the cooking body includes a housing and an inner liner, with the housing and the inner liner forming the accommodating space near the top.

[0013] This structure provides a possible way to configure the accommodating space.

[0014] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the structural form of the accommodating space and its relationship with the feeding component under the condition of satisfying the accommodating state, according to actual needs. For example, the accommodating space can be used only to accommodate the feeding component or to accommodate other structures / components at the same time. In the case of accommodating the feeding component, it can be an accommodating method that is just (basically) compatible or an accommodating method that leaves room for maneuver.

[0015] It should be noted that the containment space typically includes walls, which can be the box / inner liner or additional structures. For example, an intermediate structure such as a cover, panel, or frame is provided between the box and the inner liner, and the intermediate structure itself forms the containment space or the intermediate structure and the box / inner liner form the containment space.

[0016] In one possible implementation of the above-mentioned cooking device, the cooking body has a second mounting position. When the feeding component is in the second position, the feeding component is disposed in the second mounting position, and when the feeding component is disposed in the second mounting position, the feeding component is completely accommodated in the accommodating space.

[0017] With this configuration, in the feeding state, the feeding component is completely contained within the feeding space relative to the cooking equipment. When completely contained within the preset feeding space, the feeding component is in a relatively stable position (with fewer interference factors), thus ensuring the reliability of the feeding operation.

[0018] In one possible implementation of the above-described cooking device, at least a portion of the feeding component is movably disposed in the second mounting position so that, based on this movement, the feeding component can be adjusted to be in different positions and / or postures in the second mounting position.

[0019] This configuration allows for further assurance of the reliability of the feeding operation. For example, the position and / or posture of the feeding component can be adjusted based on the type, remaining amount, and quantity of smoking material to be added. This may include, but is not limited to: tilting the feeding component at a certain angle relative to the horizontal plane when the amount of smoking material is small; having multiple feeding ports at the location corresponding to the second mounting position on the cooking body, allowing the feeding component to move to different feeding ports for feeding (e.g., different types of smoking materials correspond to different feeding ports); and having multiple positions relative to the second mounting position when the feeding component switches from the first position to the second position, adjusting the relative positions to a preset state to achieve the feeding operation of the smoking material.

[0020] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the specific form and number of the second mounting positions, the number of positions and / or postures that the feeding components can be in on the second mounting positions, and the specific positions and / or postures they can be in, based on actual needs.

[0021] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can determine the movement mode of the feeding component when switching between different positions and / or postures, and the mechanism used to achieve the corresponding movement, based on actual needs. For example, this can be achieved through sliding, rotation, or other methods. Taking rotation as an example, it can be achieved using mechanisms such as gear pairs, direct motor drive, or any suitable rotation module.

[0022] In one possible implementation of the above-mentioned cooking device, the cooking body has a first mounting position, wherein the feeding component is disposed at the first mounting position when the feeding component is in the first position.

[0023] This configuration ensures that the feeding component remains connected to the cooking equipment even when it is being removed, thus guaranteeing the stability of the grilling mechanism, including the feeding component, within the cooking equipment.

[0024] Similar to the aforementioned second mounting position, those skilled in the art can determine the specific form and number of the first mounting position, the number of positions and / or postures that the feeding component can be in on the first mounting position, and the specific positions and / or postures, etc., according to actual needs.

[0025] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, when the feeding component is in the first position, at least a portion of the feeding component is not in the receiving space.

[0026] This configuration facilitates user handling. Specifically, in the dispensing state, at least a portion of the dispensing component is exposed outside the receiving space (from a physical perspective, at least a portion of the dispensing component extends out of the receiving space). The way in which at least a portion of the dispensing component is not within the receiving space can include partial non-receiving, complete non-receiving, etc. For example, the dispensing component can be pulled out of the receiving space (but not detached).

[0027] In one possible implementation of the above-described cooking device, the feeding component is detachable from the cooking body, thereby placing the feeding component in the first position.

[0028] This configuration allows for more flexible retrieval operations.

[0029] Taking the aforementioned feeding component as an example of being able to be pulled out of the housing space, if the feeding component is completely pulled out and detached from the cooking body, feeding can be performed outside the cooking device. In this case, since the feeding component is detached from the cooking body, the range of the first position is relatively wide, and the feeding operation can be completed from any reasonable external position.

[0030] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the cooking device is configured with a plurality of feeding components, any one of which can be located at a second position of the cooking body.

[0031] This configuration allows for more convenient ingredient feeding. For example, the pre-filled feeding assembly can be directly attached to the cooking unit to improve efficiency. Different feeding assemblies can also be used for different types of smoking spices, allowing for more diverse cooking methods through the smoking mechanism. For instance, different feeding assemblies can be used for strip-shaped and powdered smoking spices.

[0032] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the cooking body has an obstacle avoidance space or is capable of forming an obstacle avoidance space, wherein the obstacle avoidance space allows the feeding component to switch between the first position and the second position.

[0033] This configuration ensures the feasibility of switching operations. Specifically, the clearance space allows the feeding component to switch between the first and second positions.

[0034] The phrase "the cooking body has clearance space" should be understood as follows: clearance space is a static structure that the cooking body continuously possesses, such as a continuously open area. The phrase "the cooking body can form clearance space" should be understood as follows: clearance space is a dynamic structure generated by the cooking equipment through the movement of existing or added structures; that is, clearance space is not formed in some postures, but can be formed in others. For example, clearance space can be formed through the rotation of corresponding structures (such as rotation along the axis, rotation along the circumference, etc.) and telescopic movements (such as telescopic movements along the horizontal, vertical, or other arbitrary directions, etc.). Clearance space can be holes, channels, etc. The formation of clearance space can be achieved automatically with the help of driving components or manually.

[0035] In one possible implementation of the cooking device described above, the cooking body includes a control panel that is movably disposed on the cooking body so as to create the clearance space by means of the movement of the control panel.

[0036] This configuration demonstrates a possible way to integrate the ingredient feeding components into the cooking unit.

[0037] For example, the control panel can move relative to the cooking body in ways including but not limited to horizontal / vertical flipping, horizontal pulling, and lifting, so that the feeding component can smoothly switch between the first position and the second position. Attached Figure Description

[0038] The cooking apparatus of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with an oven. In the drawings:

[0039] Figure 1 The diagram shows a front view of an oven according to an embodiment of this application. The door assembly, cabinet, etc. are removed from the diagram, and the feeding assembly, baking module, return air vent / air vent, etc. are shown.

[0040] Figure 2 The diagram shows a top view of an oven according to an embodiment of this application. The top plate and other components of the oven body have been removed, thus showing the feeding assembly, the air venting assembly, the heat dissipation assembly, etc.

[0041] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the feeding assembly and the infeed assembly in an oven according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 4 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a smoking module in an oven according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0043] Figure 5 This application illustrates the state of an oven according to one embodiment of the present application. Figure 1In this state, the feeding component is in the first position relative to the cooking body; and

[0044] Figure 6 This application illustrates the state of an oven according to one embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 In this state, the feeding component is in the second position relative to the cooking body.

[0045] List of reference numerals

[0046] 100. Oven;

[0047] 1. Main cooking ingredients;

[0048] 11. Box body;

[0049] 12. Inner liner;

[0050] 121. Cooking chamber; 122. Stand; 123. Shelf mounting position; 124. Return air vent; 125. Supply air vent;

[0051] 13. Accommodation space;

[0052] 14. Control Panel;

[0053] 2. Smoking / grilling equipment;

[0054] 21. Feeding assembly;

[0055] 211. First feeding section;

[0056] 212. Second feeding section;

[0057] 213. Smoking material holding chamber; 2131. Sub-chamber;

[0058] 214. Feed inlet;

[0059] 22. Feeding assembly;

[0060] 221. Feed inlet; 222. Feed port; 223. Connecting structure; 224. Connecting structure;

[0061] 23. Smoking / Grilling Module;

[0062] 230. Smoking / Grilling Unit;

[0063] 231. Shell; 232. First connecting structure; 233. Second connecting structure; 234. Collection structure;

[0064] 24. Exhaust assembly;

[0065] 25. Intake assembly;

[0066] 31. First position; 32. Second position;

[0067] 42. Second mounting position;

[0068] 5. Heat dissipation components;

[0069] 51. Heat dissipation duct; 52. Heat dissipation fan. Detailed Implementation

[0070] The preferred embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely for explaining the technical principles of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. For example, although this embodiment is described in conjunction with an oven, this is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Those skilled in the art can apply this application to other application scenarios without departing from the principles of this application, such as a steam oven. Furthermore, although this embodiment is described in conjunction with a specific smoking module (two stacked units), it is obvious that those skilled in the art can flexibly select its structure according to actual needs. For example, this structure can be changed to include only one unit or more units, and the air intake and smoke exhaust structures of each unit can be flexibly adjusted. In addition, this structure can also be changed to a module of any structural form capable of realizing the smoke generation function, such as a module of any structural form with basic functions such as holding smoking materials, heating smoking materials, and releasing smoke.

[0071] It should be noted that in the description of this application, 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 used 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The singular forms of the terms "a" and "this" may also include plural forms.

[0072] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can still be implemented without certain specific details. In some examples, principles well-known to those skilled in the art, such as hot air baking and smoking, are not described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0074] For example, the oven is installed in the kitchen using a built-in installation method. In a specific example, the oven is installed in a kitchen cabinet below the stove. This application aims to add a smoking and roasting function to an existing oven. Alternatively, a smoking and roasting function could be added to other types of cooking equipment, or only one type of cooking equipment with a smoking and roasting function could be proposed. Of course, the oven can also be placed in any location.

[0075] Main reference Figures 1 to 6 In one possible implementation, the oven 100 includes a cooking body 1 and a smoking mechanism 2 disposed in the cooking body 1. The cooking body 1 includes a housing 11 and an inner liner 12 disposed in the housing 11. The inner liner 12 forms a cooking chamber 121. The smoking mechanism 2 is capable of cooking the food placed in the cooking chamber 121.

[0076] For example, a shelf can be provided inside the inner pot 12, allowing food to be placed directly on the shelf or in containers (such as plates) placed on the shelf. In this example, a stand 122 is provided inside the inner pot 12, with multiple shelf mounting positions 123 on the stand 122, allowing the shelves to be placed at different heights within the inner pot 12. Obviously, those skilled in the art can determine the specific form of the shelf mounting position 123 according to actual needs; it can be a support frame, support column, etc. Obviously, a single-layer shelf mounting position 123 structure can also be used.

[0077] In one possible implementation, the smoking and grilling mechanism 2 mainly includes a feeding component 21, a smoking and grilling module 23, an exhaust component 24, and an intake component 25. The feeding component 21 has a feeding chamber 213 for holding the smoking material, and the smoking and grilling module 23 is housed within the cooking chamber 121. Thus, after the smoking material from the feeding component 21 is fed into the smoking and grilling module 23, the module generates smoke as a cooking medium. Based on this, the food placed in the cooking chamber 121 can be cooked by smoking or a method involving smoking. The intake component 25 is mainly used to supply the cooking chamber 121 with the air (oxygen) needed to generate the smoke, and the exhaust component 24 is mainly used to exhaust the gas from the cooking chamber 121 to ensure the sustainability of the cooking process.

[0078] In one possible implementation, the air intake module is connected to both the external environment and the cooking chamber 121. In this example, the air intake module includes an air intake channel, with its upstream side connected to the feeding position of the feeding component 21 and its downstream side connected to the feeding position of the smoking module 23. In this way, the air intake module provides gas to the cooking chamber 121 while simultaneously connecting the feeding component 21 and the smoking module 23. Obviously, those skilled in the art can determine the specific structural form and location of the air intake module according to actual needs. For example, it can be located on the side, back, or other positions of the cooking body 1, and its structural form can be a channel, hole, valve, etc. Furthermore, the air intake function and the connection function between the feeding component 21 and the smoking component can be partially integrated or independent of each other, such as through two independent structures. Exemplarily, the smoking mechanism 2 includes a feeding component 22, through which the feeding component 21 can connect to the smoking module 23.

[0079] In this example, the feeding assembly 22 is generally a pipe structure. Since the smoke material from the feeding assembly 21 arrives at the upstream side of the feeding assembly 22, gas will also enter the smoking module 23 through the feeding assembly 22. Therefore, the feeding assembly 22 also serves as the air intake assembly 25. Obviously, those skilled in the art can also set an air intake assembly that is relatively independent of the feeding assembly 22.

[0080] In one possible implementation, a receiving space 13 is formed between the top plate of the housing 11 and the outer top of the inner liner 12. The feeding component 21 can be positioned in a first position 31 and a second position 32 relative to the receiving space 13. When the feeding component 21 is in the first position 31, smoking materials can be retrieved from the smoking material holding cavity 213. When the feeding component 21 is in the second position 32, at least a portion of the feeding component 21 is contained within the receiving space 13, and the smoking materials in the smoking material holding cavity 213 can be fed into the smoking module 23. In other words, when the feeding component 21 is in the first position 31, the placement position of the smoking material holding cavity 213 is relatively user-friendly, thus facilitating the user to retrieve the smoking materials from the smoking material holding cavity 213. When the feeding component 21 is in the second position 32, the feeding component 21 is in a position where materials can be fed.

[0081] In one possible implementation, the cooking body 1 includes a control panel 14. In this example, the control panel 14 is positioned in front of the receiving space 13. The control panel 14 is capable of flipping to open or close the opening side of the receiving space 13. A switching mechanism, such as a slide rail, is provided in the receiving space 13, thus allowing the feeding component 21 to be pushed and pulled along the cooking body 1 at a position corresponding to the receiving space 13. If the opening side of the receiving space 13 is open, creating clearance space, the feeding component 21 can be pulled out partially or completely from the receiving space 13 to perform feeding operations.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the slide rail is provided with limiting structures near both ends to limit the pushing and pulling range of the feeding component 21. When the feeding component 21 is pulled out to the bottom, it is in a first mounting position corresponding to the first position 31 relative to the slide rail. It can be considered that the slide rail and the outer limiting structure constitute the first mounting position, at which point the feeding component can be fixedly mounted. At this time, a portion of the feeding component 21 is exposed outside the receiving space 13. When the feeding component 21 is pushed in to the bottom, it is in a second mounting position 42 corresponding to the second position 32 relative to the slide rail, at which point the feeding component 21 is completely within the receiving space 13.

[0083] Obviously, the push-pull motion achieved by the slide rail and the reliable arrival of the first / second mounting position achieved by the limiting structure are only exemplary descriptions. Those skilled in the art can determine the specific movement mode of the feeding component 21 when switching positions, the mechanism used for the movement, the specific form of the first / second mounting position and its implementation method, etc., according to actual needs.

[0084] In one possible implementation, the feeding component 21 can be detached from the cooking body 1. Thus, when the feeding component 21 is in the first position 31, since there are no related constraints, the first mounting position can be considered as a space or, in this case, not existing.

[0085] In one possible implementation, the smoking material holding chamber 213 of the feeding assembly 21 includes multiple holding sub-chambers 2131. For example, the smoking material can be placed in multiple holding sub-chambers 2131, thereby avoiding the impact of concentrated stacking on the reliability of the smoking material feeding. In addition, different types of smoking materials can be placed in different holding sub-chambers 2131, thereby achieving a smoking mode with richer flavor.

[0086] In this example, the fumigation material assembly is roughly disc-shaped, and the holding chamber 2131 is roughly fan-shaped. Clearly, those skilled in the art can determine the structural form of the fumigation material holding chamber 213, the structural form / number of the holding chambers 2131, and the specific manner in which they constitute the fumigation material holding chamber 213, according to actual needs. For example, different holding chambers 2131 can be the same or different, different holding chambers 2131 can be independent of each other or interconnected, and multiple holding chambers 2131 can be evenly or unevenly distributed, etc.

[0087] In one possible implementation, the feeding assembly 21 includes a first feeding portion 211 and a second feeding portion 212 connected in a rotatable manner, forming a sub-chamber 2131. In this example, the first feeding portion 211 is a fixed portion, and the second feeding portion 212 is a movable portion rotatably disposed on the fixed portion. The bottom of the fixed portion (excluding the open area) can form a fuel holding chamber with the movable portion. A feeding port 214 is provided on the fixed portion. In this example, the feeding port 214 is an open area located at the bottom of the fixed portion, corresponding to the position of the inlet 221. The bottom of the fixed portion (excluding the open area) can form a fuel holding chamber with the movable portion, and the open area can dock with the upstream side of the feeding assembly 22. The bottom outer edge of the fixed portion extends upward with a flange, which can play a certain role in blocking material and guiding rotation.

[0088] In one possible implementation, an inlet 221 is provided on the upstream side of the feeding assembly 22, which can dock with the feeding port 214 of the feeding assembly 21. In this example, the inlet 221 is approximately a funnel structure. The outer contour of the top of the funnel is approximately the same as that of the feeding port 214, such as also approximately a fan-shaped structure. To ensure accurate docking, the feeding port 214 can be completely enclosed within the outer edge of the funnel structure. Obviously, those skilled in the art can determine the structural form of the inlet 221 and its docking method with the feeding port 214 according to actual needs. For example, the docking method can be alignment or connection. Taking connection as an example, the upstream side of the feeding assembly 22 can be directly connected to the feeding port 214 or indirectly connected via an intermediate component such as a pipe. For example, a connecting pipe extends below the feeding port 214, and the upstream side of the feeding assembly 22 is directly fitted onto the outer wall of the connecting pipe.

[0089] In one possible implementation, a feeding port 222 is provided downstream of the feeding assembly 22. The feeding port 222 can connect with the smoking module 23 to deliver the smoking material to the smoke-generating position (smoke collection chamber) of the smoking module 23. In this example, the feeding assembly 22 is provided with a connecting structure 223 corresponding to or near the feeding port 222. The feeding assembly 22 is fixed to the cooking body 1 through the connecting structure 223. For example, it can be directly set on the outer / inner wall of the inner pot 12 or fixedly set on the relevant structure of the outer / inner wall. For example, it can be fixed to the cooking body 1 by bonding or by means of fasteners such as screws. The connecting structure 223 can also be any other reasonable structural form such as a connecting seat or connecting bracket. The feeding port 222 can be located on the inner wall of the cooking chamber 121 or can extend into the cooking chamber 121. In this example, the connecting structure 223 is generally a sheet-like structure extending outward from the outer wall of the pipe. The sheet-like structure is mounted on the stand 122 fixedly mounted on the inner liner 12 (the feeding port 222 can extend into the cooking chamber 121).

[0090] In one possible implementation, the feed port 222 is connected via a connecting structure 224 to the smoke collection chamber of the smoking module 23 located inside the cooking chamber 121. As in this example, the connecting structure 224 can be a sloping groove structure; obviously, it can also be a sloping pipe, a structure equipped with a transmission mechanism, etc.

[0091] It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the structural form of the fixed / moving part, the number of its components, the method of rotation, etc., according to actual needs, such as achieving rotation through a transmission mechanism such as a rotating shaft or gear pair.

[0092] In this example, the active part includes a base that forms an annular region. Within this annular region, multiple circumferentially distributed partitions divide it into multiple holding chambers 2131. (In the non-dispensing state, each holding chamber 2131 is enclosed by the annular region, two adjacent partitions, and a fixed portion. In the dispensing state, the holding chamber 2131 is not blocked by the fixed structure below but enters the dispensing assembly 21 through the dispensing port 214.) These multiple holding chambers 2131, together with the bottom of the fixed portion below, form multiple roughly fan-shaped holding chambers 2131. It is understood that those skilled in the art can determine the structural form, number, and distribution of the holding chambers 2131 according to actual needs. For example, the structures of the multiple holding chambers 2131 can be the same or different, and they can be evenly or unevenly distributed along the circumference of the annular region. In addition, those skilled in the art can determine the structural form of the movable part and the specific way in which it cooperates with the fixed part to form multiple holding chambers 2131 according to actual needs, such as the fixed part being a cylindrical structure and the movable part being rotatably housed within it.

[0093] In this way, when the feeding component 21 is in the second mounting position 42, the movable part is rotatably (e.g., rotating about its axis) relative to the fixed part in the second mounting position 42. Specifically, by rotating any of the holding chambers 2131 to the open area position, the feeding operation of the corresponding holding chamber 2131 can be achieved. It can be considered that the rotating mechanism, such as the shaft, constructs the second mounting position. At this time, due to the constraint of the rotating mechanism, the movable part is still in the second position of the cooking body, but not in one posture; rather, it will be in different postures through rotation.

[0094] As an alternative to the feeding assembly 21, the second feeding part 212 can be a fixed part, and the first feeding part 211 can be rotatably disposed on the fixed part. In this way, it is possible to achieve feeding at different positions by rotating the first feeding part 211. In this case, multiple feeding ports 221 can be provided on the upstream side of the feeding assembly 22. Alternatively, both can be made into movable parts, which allows for a more flexible combination of the current feeding chamber 2131.

[0095] In one possible implementation, the smoking module 23 includes two smoking units 230 stacked vertically. These two units can be fixedly connected or detachably integrated into a single unit located on the bottom inner side of the inner liner 12. They can be fixedly positioned at a predetermined location on the bottom inner side of the inner liner 12 (e.g., approximately near the center) or movable (e.g., rotatable) on the bottom inner side of the inner liner 12. In this example, the smoking unit 230 mainly includes a housing 231 with a first connecting structure 232 and a second connecting structure 233. A smoke collection chamber is formed within the housing 231, and smoking material heating components, such as heating tubes, are arranged at the bottom or circumferential positions of the smoke collection chamber. Thus, after the smoking material contained in the feeding component 21 is delivered to the smoke collection chamber, the heat provided by the smoking material heating components and the air supplied to the smoke collection chamber via the air intake component 25 can generate smoke, thus producing smoke as a cooking medium. Subsequently, the flue gas is delivered to the cooking chamber 121 via the first / second connecting structure 233, thereby cooking the food in the cooking chamber 121 by means of smoking or including smoking.

[0096] In this example, the housing 231 is generally frustum-shaped, and a first connecting structure 232 is provided on the side wall of the housing 231 at a position corresponding to the smoke collection chamber. In this example, the first connecting structure 232 includes multiple groups of connecting holes, which are evenly distributed circumferentially along the smoke collection chamber. For example, in the upper smoking unit 230, each group of connecting holes includes three connecting holes, and in the lower smoking unit 230, each group of connecting holes includes one connecting hole. Obviously, those skilled in the art can flexibly choose the structural form, number, location, and distribution of the first connecting structure 232.

[0097] In one possible implementation, a collection structure 234 is provided above the housing 231 of the grilling unit 230. The collection structure 234 is mainly used to collect cooking oil stains and the like. Exemplarily, the collection structure 234 is an annular sheet-like structure extending outwards and surrounding the top outer edge of the housing 231. For example, the radially outer side of the annular sheet-like structure is higher than the radially inner side to better collect oil stains. In this example, the second connecting structure 233 includes multiple large connecting holes on the collection structure 234, with diameters relatively larger than the small connecting holes. Similar to the aforementioned first connecting structure 232, those skilled in the art can flexibly select the structural form, number, location, and distribution of the second connecting structure 233. For example, the large connecting holes can be changed to an annular seam structure, small connecting holes, etc., or the second connecting structure 233 can be placed at other locations, such as the top of the housing 231, instead of on the collection structure 234.

[0098] In this way, the first / second connecting structure 233 together constitute the smoke exhaust component of the smoking module 23. Specifically, the smoke generated by the smoking material in the smoke collection chamber can be distributed to the food to be cooked through the first / second connecting structure 233. For example, the smoke from the smoke collection chamber is distributed to the inner liner 12 through the first connecting structure 232 and then divided into two parts. One part of the smoke (e.g., the smoke emission direction is close to horizontal or diagonally downward) does not pass through the position corresponding to the collection structure 234, so it can freely diffuse and spread to the inner liner 12 and finally reach the food to be cooked. The other part (e.g., the smoke emission direction is diagonally upward and close to vertical) will pass through the position corresponding to the collection structure 234. At this time, at least a part of this smoke can reach the food to be cooked after passing through the second connecting structure 233.

[0099] Obviously, the above-described smoke exhaust assembly is only an exemplary description. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust it according to the actual situation, such as including only the first connecting structure 232, the first / second connecting structure 233 both being disposed on the side wall of the housing 231, and the second connecting structure 233 being disposed on the top of the housing 231 of the upper smoking unit 230, etc.

[0100] In one possible implementation, the venting assembly 24 includes a vent, which may be equipped with an opening and closing mechanism such as a valve or a wax motor to vent gas from the cooking chamber 121 as needed. Exemplarily, the venting assembly 24 may include a purification assembly, which may purify the vented gas before venting it outside the oven 100.

[0101] In one possible implementation, the oven 100 includes a fan shroud assembly capable of distributing hot airflow, the cooking medium, to the cooking chamber 121. The fan shroud assembly primarily includes a fan shroud, a temperature-regulating fan (typically a centrifugal fan), and a heating coil, among other hot airflow heating components. The temperature-regulating fan is mainly used to maintain the temperature of the hot airflow within the cooking chamber 121 as uniformly as possible. The fan shroud forms the hot air chamber, the temperature-regulating fan is disposed within the hot air chamber, and the hot airflow heating components can be disposed within or near the hot air chamber to heat the airflow. For example, the fan shroud may have a return air vent 124 and an air inlet 125. Under the action of the temperature-regulating fan, air from the inner liner 12 is drawn into the hot air chamber through the return air vent 124, heated by the heating coil, and converted into hot airflow carrying heat as the cooking medium. Similarly, under the action of the temperature-regulating fan, the hot airflow is thrown towards the air inlet 125 and thus reintroduced into the inner liner 12. This cycle allows hot air to be continuously delivered to the surface of the food to be cooked, and the food is then cooked using a hot air roasting method through a corresponding control program.

[0102] In one possible implementation, the oven 100 further includes a heat dissipation assembly 5, which mainly includes a heat dissipation duct 51 and a heat dissipation fan 52. The heat dissipation fan 52 is mainly used to draw air into the heat dissipation duct 51 and then exhaust it to the outside of the oven 100, thereby dissipating heat from components such as the power board and electrical components to ensure the reliable operation of the oven 100. For example, the heat dissipation fan 52 can be located at the top or side of the inner liner 12. Exemplarily, the heat dissipation fan 52 is a cross-flow fan, which is located at the top of the inner liner 12 and between the top plate of the cabinet 11 and the outer top of the inner liner 12.

[0103] As can be seen, in the preferred embodiment of this application, the cooking equipment can be equipped with a smoking function through the establishment of the smoking mechanism. By separating the feeding component from the smoking module, optimization can be achieved for each functional module of the smoking mechanism. By having the feeding component in two positions relative to the accommodating space, corresponding to the first position and the second position, the convenience of feeding (reducing) operation can be improved, and the reliability of the feeding operation in the working state can be ensured. The mobility of the feeding component in its second installation position further ensures the reliability of the feeding operation.

[0104] The technical solutions of this application have been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of this application is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of this application, 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 scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking device, characterized in that, The cooking equipment includes: The cooking body (1) has a accommodating space (13); and The smoking mechanism (2) includes a feeding component (21) and a smoking module (23), wherein the feeding component (21) has at least one smoking material holding cavity (213). The feeding component (21) can be movably disposed on the cooking body (1) and is located in a first position (31) and a second position (32) relative to the accommodating space (13). When the feeding assembly (21) is in the first position (31), it is permissible to remove the smoking material from the smoking material holding chamber (213); and / or When the feeding component (21) is in the second position (32), at least a portion of the feeding component (21) is contained in the containing space (13), and the smoking material in the smoking material holding cavity (213) can be fed into the smoking module (23).

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking body (1) includes a box (11) and an inner pot (12), and the accommodating space (13) is formed between the box (11) and the inner pot (12) near the top.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cooking body (1) has a second mounting position (42). When the feeding component (21) is in the second position (32), the feeding component (21) is positioned at the second mounting position (42), and When the feeding component (21) is located at the second mounting position (42), the feeding component (21) is completely contained within the receiving space (13).

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the feeding assembly (21) is movably disposed at the second mounting position (42) so that: Based on this activity, the feeding assembly (21) can be adjusted to be in different positions and / or postures on the second mounting position (42).

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The cooking body (1) has a first mounting position. When the feeding component (21) is in the first position (31), the feeding component (21) is disposed in the first mounting position.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the feeding component (21) is in the first position (31), at least a portion of the feeding component (21) is not in the receiving space (13).

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The feeding component (21) is detachable from the cooking body (1), and thus the feeding component (21) is positioned in the first position (31).

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cooking device is equipped with a plurality of feeding components (21), any one of which can be set in a second position (32) of the cooking body (1).

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking body (1) has a clearance space or is capable of forming a clearance space. The clearance space allows the feeding component (21) to switch between the first position (31) and the second position (32).

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The cooking body (1) includes a control panel (14), which is movably disposed on the cooking body (1) so as to: The avoidance space is created by means of the activity of the control panel (14).

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