A cooking appliance and integrated stove

Abstract

This application discloses a cooking device and an integrated stove, relating to the technical field of cookware. The cooking device includes: a housing having a first cooking cavity; a partition slidably connected within the first cooking cavity of the housing, dividing the first cooking cavity into multiple second cooking cavities; and a locking component installed on the housing and / or the partition, the locking component having a locked position and an unlocked position, and being switchable between the locked and unlocked positions; when the locking component is in the locked position, the partition and the housing are fixed by the locking component; when the locking component is in the unlocked position, the partition can be detached from the housing. When the partition slides into the first cooking cavity and the locking component locks, the first cooking cavity is divided into multiple small second cooking cavities by the partition; when the locking component unlocks, the partition can slide out of the first cooking cavity, and the first cooking cavity is not divided, facilitating user use and providing a better user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of cookware, and more particularly to a cooking device and an integrated stove. Background Technology

[0002] Integrated cooktops combine a range hood, cooktop, and cooking equipment into one unit, offering comprehensive functionality and strong product competitiveness. The cooking equipment can be a separate appliance such as an oven, steamer, microwave, or air fryer, or it can be an appliance that combines at least two functions, including steaming, baking, microwaving, frying, stewing, pan-frying, and braising.

[0003] The cooking equipment consists of a housing and a door. The housing has a cooking cavity for storing food. The door is attached to the housing and is used to open or close the cooking cavity.

[0004] In related technologies, cooking equipment is difficult to meet the diverse cooking needs of users. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, this application provides a cooking device and an integrated stove to solve the problem that cooking devices in related technologies are unable to meet the diverse cooking needs of users.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a cooking apparatus, including:

[0007] The chassis has a first cooking cavity;

[0008] A partition is slidably connected to the first cooking cavity of the chassis, dividing the first cooking cavity into multiple second cooking cavities;

[0009] A locking assembly is installed on the chassis and / or the partition, the locking assembly having a locked position and an unlocked position, and being switchable between the locked position and the unlocked position; when the locking assembly is in the locked position, the partition and the chassis are secured by the locking assembly; when the locking assembly is in the unlocked position, the partition can be detached from the chassis.

[0010] In some embodiments, the spacer has a retaining groove; the locking assembly includes:

[0011] The second drive unit is installed in the chassis;

[0012] An output component is installed at the output end of the second driving component. Under the drive of the second driving component, the output component has a locked position and an unlocked position, and can switch between the locked position and the unlocked position. When the output component is in the locked position, the output component is located in the fixing slot, and the middle partition and the chassis are fixed by the output component. When the output component is in the unlocked position, the output component is located outside the fixing slot.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second driving member drives the output member to rotate; the chassis has a clearance groove, which is opposite to the fixing groove along the height direction of the cooking device; when the output member is in the unlocked position, the output member is located in the clearance groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clearance groove is formed on the front end face of the chassis, and the fixing groove is formed on the front end face of the partition.

[0015] In some embodiments, the output component, the fixing groove, and the clearance groove are all fan-shaped.

[0016] In some embodiments, the cooking apparatus further includes:

[0017] A first detector is installed on the partition or the chassis to detect whether the partition is installed inside the first cooking cavity;

[0018] The controller, electrically connected to both the second drive and the first detector, is configured to: control the second drive to move so that the output is in the locked position when the first detector detects that the partition is installed in the first cooking cavity; and / or, the controller is configured to: control the second drive to move so that the output is in the unlocked position in response to a disassembly signal of the partition.

[0019] In some embodiments, one of the chassis and the partition is provided with a slide groove arranged along the width direction of the cooking device, and the other is provided with a slide rail arranged along the width direction of the cooking device, the slide rail being slidably disposed within the slide groove.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cooking apparatus further includes:

[0021] Multiple doors, the same number as the second cooking chamber, are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The doors are rotatably connected to the housing around an axis perpendicular to the height direction of the cooking equipment.

[0022] In some embodiments, the locking components are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the partition.

[0023] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an integrated stove, including the cooking equipment described in the first aspect.

[0024] This application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0025] The cooking device features a locking mechanism that allows the partition to be detachably connected to the first cooking chamber of the chassis. When the partition slides into the first cooking chamber and the locking mechanism is in the locked position, the first cooking chamber is divided into multiple smaller second cooking chambers by the partition, accommodating the cooking needs of small-sized ingredients. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position, the partition slides out of the first cooking chamber, leaving it undivided. Larger ingredients can then be placed in the first cooking chamber, accommodating the cooking needs of larger items, thus improving user convenience and providing a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated stove in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure behind the hidden partition and door of the integrated stove in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure behind the hidden door of the integrated stove in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the integrated stove with the partition hidden and the door open in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the door of the cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 1 .

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C.

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application when the latch is in the disengaged position.

[0034] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the door of the cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the locking component of the cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0036] Figure 10 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0037] Figure 11 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kickboard assembly in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 1 .

[0039] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kickboard assembly in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0040] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kickboard assembly after the base plate is hidden in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0041] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box of the kickboard assembly in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0042] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kickboard assembly in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 3 .

[0043] Figure 17 for Figure 16 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0044] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the kickboard assembly concealing the storage door in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0045] Figure 19 for Figure 18 Enlarged view of point E in the middle.

[0046] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the bouncer of the kick plate assembly in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 1 .

[0047] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the bouncer of the kick plate assembly in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0048] Figure 22This is a flowchart of a control method for a cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0049] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0050] 100 - Cooking equipment, 110 - Chassis, 110a - First cooking cavity, 110b - Second cooking cavity, 110c - Clearance groove, 111 - Outer shell assembly, 1111 - Outer shell, 1112 - Inner liner, 112 - Kick plate assembly, 1121 - Base plate, 1121a - Oil drain hole, 1121b - Oil collection groove, 1122 - Guide rail, 1123 - Kick plate, 1123a - First mounting hole, 1123b - Second mounting hole, 1123c - Third mounting hole, 1124 - Slide rail, 1125 - Support leg, 1126 - Angle iron, 120 - Divider, 120a - Fixing groove, 120b - Slide groove, 130 - Door body, 131 - First door body, 131a - Limiting groove, 132 - Second Door body, 132a-avoidance through hole, 132b-mounting cavity, 135-heating assembly, 140-door body connecting assembly, 141-first drive component, 142-bolt, 145-second detector, 150-first detector, 155-third detector, 160-locking assembly, 161-second drive component, 162-output component, 170-storage box, 170a-storage slot, 171-box body, 172-storage door, 180-oil receiving box, 180a-oil receiving groove, 190-rebound device, 191-support, 192-slider, 192a-guide groove, 192b-first recess, 192c-second recess, 1921-slider, 1922-top rod, 193-reset component, 194-moving rod. Detailed Implementation

[0051] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of this application. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application. 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. The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0052] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, 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, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between two components or the interaction 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.

[0053] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the accompanying drawings, and 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.

[0054] The terms “first,” “second,” and “third” (if any) in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or display that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or display.

[0056] In related technologies, some cooking devices are equipped with only one cooking cavity, and the volume of this cavity is fixed. When the volume of this cooking cavity is large enough, although it can meet the cooking needs of large-volume ingredients, it suffers from the problem of not being able to separate and cook different ingredients separately. Other cooking devices have multiple independent cooking cavities, each with a fixed volume. While this design allows for the simultaneous processing of different ingredients, the volume of each cooking cavity is small due to the overall size limitation of the cooking device, making it unable to meet the cooking needs of large-volume ingredients. Therefore, in these related technologies, cooking devices struggle to meet the diverse cooking needs of users.

[0057] In view of this, the inventors designed a cooking device 100 and an integrated stove. The cooking device 100 has a detachable partition 120 in the first cooking cavity 110a. When the partition 120 is connected to the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a can be divided into multiple small second cooking cavities 110b to meet the cooking needs of small-volume ingredients. When the partition 120 is removed from the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is not divided, and larger-volume ingredients can be placed in the first cooking cavity 110a to meet the cooking needs of large-volume ingredients, which is convenient for users and brings them a better user experience.

[0058] The cooking equipment 100 and integrated stove provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0059] In the attached figure, X represents the length direction of the cooking device 100, Y represents the width direction of the cooking device 100, and Z represents the height direction of the cooking device 100. The length, width, and height directions are perpendicular to each other.

[0060] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 includes a housing 110, a partition 120, and a locking assembly 160. The housing 110 has a first cooking cavity 110a. The partition 120 is slidably connected within the first cooking cavity 110a of the housing 110, dividing the first cooking cavity 110a into a plurality of second cooking cavities 110b. The locking assembly 160 is mounted on the housing 110 and / or the partition 120, and has a locked position and an unlocked position, and can switch between the locked position and the unlocked position; when the locking assembly 160 is in the locked position, the partition 120 and the housing 110 are fixed by the locking assembly 160; when the locking assembly 160 is in the unlocked position, the partition 120 can be detached from the housing 110.

[0061] The casing 110 may include an outer shell 1111 and an inner liner 1112 disposed within the outer shell 1111, the inner liner 1112 having a first cooking cavity 110a. A cavity may be formed between the outer shell 1111 and the inner liner 1112, and a heat insulation component may be disposed in the cavity to reduce heat loss in the first cooking cavity 110a; components such as air ducts may also be disposed in the cavity, which is not limited in this application. The first cooking cavity 110a is used to store food ingredients.

[0062] One or more spacers 120 may be provided, and this application does not limit the number. For example... Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a partition 120 is provided. When the partition 120 is slidably positioned within the housing 110, the partition 120 divides the first cooking cavity 110a into a plurality of second cooking cavities 110b.

[0063] When the partition 120 slides into the housing 110, the locking component 160 is activated, locking the partition 120 in the locked position. This prevents the partition 120 from sliding further along the housing 110, thus securing it to the housing 110. This prevents the partition 120 from sliding uncontrollably during use and affecting cooking. To remove the partition 120 from the housing 110, first activate the locking component 160, releasing it from the locked position. Then, slide the partition 120 out of the housing 110, completing the removal of the partition 120.

[0064] With this design, the partition 120 is connected to the chassis 110 by sliding. When the partition 120 slides into the first cooking cavity 110a, the partition 120 can be fixed by the locking component 160. When the partition 120 needs to be removed, the locking component 160 does not fix the partition 120, thus realizing a detachable connection between the partition 120 and the chassis 110. The connection and removal of the partition 120 and the chassis 110 are relatively convenient.

[0065] The locking component 160 has various structures, and can be controlled manually or automatically via pneumatic, electric, or other means. This application does not limit its design. It can be a pin structure, where a pin can be slidably connected to the housing 110, and a pin hole is provided on the partition 120. When the pin is inserted into the pin hole, the housing 110 and the partition 120 are fixedly connected together, and the partition 120 cannot slide. When the pin is outside the pin hole, the housing 110 and the partition 120 are separated, and the partition 120 can slide. This pin can be controlled manually or automatically via a linear motor, cylinder, or other means. Alternatively, it can be a bolt structure, where a rod can be rotatably connected to the housing 110, and a slot with an opening is provided on the partition 120. When the rod rotates into the slot, the housing 110 and the partition 120 are connected together, and the partition 120 has no... The mechanism can be slidable. When the pin is outside the slot, the housing 110 and the partition 120 separate, allowing the partition 120 to slide. The rod can be manually controlled or automatically controlled by a motor, cylinder, or other means. Alternatively, it can be a magnetic structure, where the locking assembly 160 can include a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. A permanent magnet is fixedly mounted on the housing 110, and an electromagnet is fixedly mounted on the partition 120. When the electromagnet is energized, it becomes magnetic and attracts the permanent magnet, connecting the housing 110 and the partition 120 together, preventing the partition 120 from sliding. When the electromagnet is de-energized, its magnetism disappears, and it no longer attracts the permanent magnet, separating the housing 110 and the partition 120, allowing the partition 120 to slide.

[0066] The cooking device 100, through the setting of the locking component 160, allows the partition 120 to be detachably connected to the first cooking cavity 110a of the housing 110. When the partition 120 slides into the first cooking cavity 110a and the locking component 160 is in the locked position, the first cooking cavity 110a is divided into multiple small second cooking cavities 110b by the partition 120 to meet the cooking needs of small-volume ingredients; when the locking component 160 is in the unlocked position, the partition 120 can slide out of the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is not divided, and larger-volume ingredients can be placed in the first cooking cavity 110a to meet the cooking needs of large-volume ingredients, making it more convenient for users and providing them with a better user experience.

[0067] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, the partition 120 has a fixing groove 120a; the locking assembly 160 includes a second drive member 161 and an output member 162. The second drive member 161 is mounted on the chassis 110; the output member 162 is mounted on the output end of the second drive member 161. Under the drive of the second drive member 161, the output member 162 has a locked position and an unlocked position, and can switch between the locked position and the unlocked position; when the output member 162 is in the locked position, the output member 162 is located inside the fixing groove 120a, and the partition 120 and the chassis 110 are fixed by the output member 162; when the output member 162 is in the unlocked position, the output member 162 is located outside the fixing groove 120a.

[0068] The second driving component 161 is fixedly connected to the housing 110. The second driving component 161 can be a motor, cylinder, hydraulic cylinder, electronic telescopic rod, etc., and is not limited in this application. The second driving component 161 can drive the output component 162 to rotate or drive the output component 162 to move linearly, and is also not limited in this application. The shape and size of the fixing groove 120a must be adapted to the shape and size of the output component 162 so that the output component 162 can be successfully positioned within the fixing groove 120a.

[0069] The second driving member 161 drives the output member 162 to move, causing the output member 162 to switch between a locked position and an unlocked position. When the output member 162 is located within the fixing slot 120a, the output member 162 locks the partition 120, preventing the partition 120 from sliding along the chassis 110, and the partition 120 is fixed within the first cooking cavity 110a of the chassis 110. When the output member 162 is located outside the fixing slot 120a, the output member 162 unlocks the partition 120, allowing the partition 120 to slide out of the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0070] These embodiments drive the output component 162 to move via the second drive component 161, so that the output component 162 is located inside or outside the fixed groove 120a, thereby locking or unlocking the partition 120. This helps to reliably lock and quickly disassemble the partition 120 within the first cooking cavity 110a, ensuring the stability of the partition 120 during cooking. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for operators to manually move the output component 162, reducing the difficulty for users to disassemble the partition 120 and improving the convenience and user experience of using the cooking device 100.

[0071] In some embodiments, the second drive member 161 drives the output member 162 to rotate; the housing 110 has a clearance groove 110c, which is opposite to the fixing groove 120a along the height direction of the cooking device 100; when the output member 162 is in the unlocked position, the output member 162 is located in the clearance groove 110c.

[0072] The second driving member 161 drives the output member 162 to rotate. The second driving member 161 can be a motor or the like. The clearance slot 110c is used to allow the output member 162 to pass. Driven by the second driving member 161, the output member 162 can rotate into either the fixed slot 120a or the clearance slot 110c. When the output member 162 rotates into the fixed slot 120a, the partition 120 locks. When the output member 162 rotates out of the clearance slot 110c, the partition 120 unlocks. The output member 162 is positioned inside or outside the fixed slot 120a by rotation. The movement trajectory of the output member 162 is arc-shaped, which, compared to linear motion, makes more efficient use of the vertical space of the cooking device 100, contributing to a more compact structure for the cooking device 100.

[0073] In some embodiments, the second drive member 161 is a motor, and the output shaft of the motor is arranged along the width direction of the cooking device 100.

[0074] In some embodiments, the clearance groove 110c is formed on the front end face of the chassis 110, and the fixing groove 120a is formed on the front end face of the partition 120.

[0075] With this design, the partition 120 is locked in place by the combined action of the chassis 110 and the output component 162. Specifically, the rear sidewall of the first cooking cavity 110a of the chassis 110 is located behind the partition 120 and contacts the partition 120, preventing the partition 120 from moving backward along the width direction of the cooking device 100; the output component 162 is located in front of the partition 120, preventing the partition 120 from moving forward along the width direction of the cooking device 100.

[0076] Furthermore, with this design, both the fixing groove 120a and the clearance groove 110c are exposed. Users can see the positions of the fixing groove 120a, the clearance groove 110c, and the output component 162 after opening the door 130. This design allows users to visually see whether the partition 120 is locked, facilitating its installation and removal. On the other hand, if the second drive component 161 malfunctions and cannot drive the output component 162 to rotate, the user can still manually adjust its position by rotating the output component 162, reducing the impact of equipment malfunctions on the use of the cooking equipment 100 and improving its ease of operation and reliability.

[0077] In some embodiments, the output member 162, the fixing groove 120a, and the clearance groove 110c are all fan-shaped.

[0078] When the output component 162 rotates, the area of ​​rotation of the output component 162 is fan-shaped. The fixing groove 120a and the clearance groove 110c are designed in a fan shape to match the path of the output component 162 during rotation, avoiding interference of the inner peripheral walls of the fixing groove 120a and the clearance groove 110c with the rotation of the output component 162, and ensuring the smooth movement of the output component 162. The fan-shaped structure of the output component 162, while ensuring the rotation function, helps to make the output component 162 larger in size. When the output component 162 locks the partition 120, the output component 162 can provide a larger contact area to limit the partition 120, enhance the limiting effect on the partition 120, and improve the stability of the partition 120 in the locked position.

[0079] In some embodiments, the second drive element 161 is disposed within the chassis 110.

[0080] The second drive component 161 is located inside the housing 110 and is not exposed to the outside, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the cooking equipment 100. In addition, being located inside the housing 110 also utilizes the cavity in the housing 110, which helps to improve the compactness of the structure of the cooking equipment 100.

[0081] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a first detector 150 and a controller. The first detector 150 is mounted on the partition 120 or the housing 110 and is used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. Both the second drive 161 and the first detector 150 are electrically connected to the controller, which is configured to, when the first detector 150 detects that the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, control the second drive 161 to actuate, so that the output 162 is in a locked position.

[0082] The first detector 150 is used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. When the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, and the first cooking cavity 110a is divided into multiple second cooking cavities 110b, the first detector 150 sends an electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller controls the second drive 161 to move, so that the output 162 is in the locked position, so that the partition 120 and the housing 110 are fixed, and the partition 120 is prevented from sliding uncontrollably relative to the housing 110 during the cooking process, which would affect the cooking.

[0083] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to control the second drive 161 to actuate in response to a disassembly signal of the spacer 120, so that the output 162 is in the unlocked position.

[0084] When the controller receives a signal indicating that the partition 120 needs to be removed, the controller controls the output device 162 to be in the unlocked position. The output device 162 no longer locks the partition 120, allowing the partition 120 to slide out of the housing 110. The removal signal can be sent by the operator to the controller through the control panel of the cooking equipment 100, and is not limited in this application.

[0085] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, one of the housing 110 and the partition 120 is provided with a slide groove 120c arranged along the width direction of the cooking device 100, and the other is provided with a slide rail 1124 arranged along the width direction of the cooking device 100, with the slide rail 1124 slidably disposed in the slide groove 120c.

[0086] The slide rail 1124 can be provided on the chassis 110, and the slide groove 120c can be provided on the partition 120; alternatively, the slide groove 120c can be provided on the chassis 110, and the slide rail 1124 can be provided on the partition 120. This application does not limit the specific configuration. The slide rail 1124 slides within the slide groove 120c. The slide rail 1124 and the slide groove 120c limit the sliding direction of the partition 120, allowing the partition 120 to slide along the width of the cooking device 100, which helps improve the stability of the partition 120 during its sliding process.

[0087] In some embodiments, along the height direction of the cooking device 100, two slide grooves 120c are provided on the upper and lower sides of the partition 120, and the slide grooves 120c are spaced apart along the width direction of the cooking device 100. The inner top wall and inner bottom wall of the first cooking cavity 110a are provided with slide rails 1124 that cooperate with the slide grooves 120c at corresponding positions.

[0088] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a plurality of doors 130, the number of doors 130 being the same as the number of second cooking chambers 110b and arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the doors 130 being rotatably connected to the housing 110 about an axis perpendicular to the height direction of the cooking device 100.

[0089] In other words, each second cooking cavity 110b is provided with a door 130, and each door 130 controls the opening or closing of the corresponding second cooking cavity 110b. The axis of the door 130 is perpendicular to the height direction of the cooking device 100, and it can be set along the length direction of the cooking device 100, along the width direction of the cooking device 100, or at an acute angle to the length direction of the cooking device 100, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0090] By using multiple doors 130, the opening and closing of each second cooking cavity 110b can be independently controlled. During cooking, users can open a specific door 130 to check the cooking progress and needs of the ingredients in different second cooking cavities 110b, without affecting the cooking environment in other second cooking cavities 110b, thus improving the flexibility and convenience of cooking. The door 130 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 around an axis perpendicular to the height of the cooking device 100, allowing the door 130 to flip up or down. When the door 130 moves, it occupies space in the height direction of the cooking device 100. With this design, when the cooking device 100 is installed against a wall or cabinet, the flipping door 130 is less likely to interfere with surrounding objects, facilitating the installation and use of the cooking device 100.

[0091] The axes of the multiple doors 130 can be arranged in parallel, collinear, or at an angle (non-parallel), and this application does not impose any limitations on them.

[0092] In some embodiments, the axes of the various door bodies 130 are arranged collinearly.

[0093] With this design, all doors 130 rotate around the same axis. When operating doors 130, users only need to be familiar with one rotation direction and operating method to control the opening and closing of all doors 130, greatly simplifying the operation process and improving convenience and efficiency. Especially when multiple doors 130 need to be opened simultaneously to operate on ingredients in different second cooking chambers 110b, the same axis ensures that the movement of each door 130 is coordinated and consistent, allowing users to more easily complete the simultaneous operation of multiple doors 130, enhancing the flexibility and convenience of the cooking process.

[0094] In some embodiments, the axes of the various doors 130 are collinear and arranged along the length of the cooking device 100.

[0095] With this design, all doors 130 rotate around the same axis. Users only need to be familiar with one rotation direction and operating method to control the opening and closing of all doors 130, greatly simplifying the operation process and improving convenience and efficiency. Especially when multiple doors 130 need to be opened simultaneously to operate on ingredients in different second cooking chambers 110b, the shared axis ensures coordinated movement of all doors 130, allowing users to more easily operate multiple doors simultaneously, enhancing flexibility and convenience during cooking. The axis is set along the length of the cooking device 100, allowing multiple doors 130 to be arranged sequentially along its length. This fully utilizes the space along the length of the cooking device 100, making the distribution of doors 130 more compact and orderly, avoiding space waste caused by haphazard door arrangement, and improving the overall space utilization of the cooking device 100.

[0096] The upper side of the door 130 can be rotatably connected to the chassis 110, or the lower side of the door 130 can be rotatably connected to the chassis 110; this application does not impose any limitation on this. Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower side of the door 130 is rotatably connected to the housing 110.

[0097] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower side of the door 130 is rotatably connected to the housing 110.

[0098] With this design, applying force to the upper side of the door 130 allows it to be rotated and pulled open. Once open, the door 130 is located in the lower area of ​​the cooking appliance 100, and it does not obstruct the second cooking cavity 110b, making it convenient for the user to retrieve food from the second cooking cavity 110b. Furthermore, this design ensures that the door 130 tends to continue opening under gravity, preventing it from closing uncontrollably due to gravity, thus reducing the risk of injury to the user from accidental falling and ensuring user safety during use.

[0099] In some embodiments, locking components 160 are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the partition 120 along the height direction of the cooking device 100.

[0100] With this design, the locking components 160 on the upper and lower sides lock the upper and lower sides of the partition 120 respectively, which helps to improve the stability of the partition 120 and prevent the partition 120 from sliding during cooking and affecting the cooking effect.

[0101] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking appliance 100 includes a housing 110, a partition 120, and doors 130. The housing 110 has a first cooking cavity 110a. At least one partition 120 is provided, which is detachably connected to the first cooking cavity 110a of the housing 110 and divides the first cooking cavity 110a into a plurality of second cooking cavities 110b. The plurality of second cooking cavities 110b are arranged side by side along the length direction of the cooking appliance 100. The number of doors 130 is the same as the number of second cooking cavities 110b, and they are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The doors 130 are rotatably connected to the housing 110 about an axis perpendicular to the height direction of the cooking appliance 100.

[0102] The casing 110 may include an outer shell 1111 and an inner liner 1112 disposed within the outer shell 1111, the inner liner 1112 having a first cooking cavity 110a. A cavity may be formed between the outer shell 1111 and the inner liner 1112, and a heat insulation component may be disposed in the cavity to reduce heat loss in the first cooking cavity 110a; components such as air ducts may also be disposed in the cavity, which is not limited in this application. The first cooking cavity 110a is used to store food ingredients.

[0103] One or more spacers 120 can be provided, such as Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a partition 120 is provided. The partition 120 is detachably connected to the first cooking cavity 110a of the housing 110; that is, the partition 120 can be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a or removed from the first cooking cavity 110a. The detachable connection method is varied, including snap-fit, bolt connection, etc., and is not limited in this application. When the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the partition 120 divides the first cooking cavity 110a into multiple second cooking cavities 110b. When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is not divided.

[0104] With this design, when the partition 120 is not provided, the first cooking cavity 110a can be a complete large chamber, which can be used to cook large ingredients, such as grilled fish, grilled lamb chops, etc.; when the partition 120 is provided, the first cooking cavity 110a is divided into multiple small second cooking cavities 110b, which can be used to cook smaller ingredients, such as baked cakes, steamed eggs, etc.

[0105] It is easy to understand, such as Figure 3As shown, the cooking device 100 may further include heating components 135 for independently heating each of the second cooking chambers 110b. Under the heating of the heating components 135, the food in the second cooking chambers 110b slowly cooks. In some embodiments, each of the second cooking chambers 110b is provided with a heating component 135, and these heating components 135 can operate independently. The structure, specific installation method, and specific position of the heating components 135 are diverse and are known to those skilled in the art, and are not limited in this application. In some embodiments, each second cooking chamber 110b is provided with two heating components 135, which are respectively located at the upper and lower ends of the second cooking chamber 110b, so that the food is heated evenly.

[0106] Each second cooking cavity 110b is provided with a door 130, and each door 130 controls the opening or closing of the corresponding second cooking cavity 110b. The axis of the door 130 is perpendicular to the height direction of the cooking device 100, and it can be arranged along the length direction of the cooking device 100, along the width direction of the cooking device 100, or at an acute angle to the length direction of the cooking device 100, etc., which is not limited in this application. The axes of multiple doors 130 can be arranged in parallel, collinear, or at an angle (non-parallel), which is not limited in this application. In some embodiments, the axes of each door 130 are collinear and arranged along the length direction of the cooking device 100. The upper side of the door 130 can be rotatably connected to the housing 110, or the lower side of the door 130 can be rotatably connected to the housing 110, which is not limited in this application. Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the lower side of the door 130 is rotatably connected to the housing 110.

[0107] The cooking device 100 incorporates a detachable partition 120 within the first cooking cavity 110a. When the partition 120 is connected to the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a can be divided into multiple smaller second cooking cavities 110b to accommodate the cooking of small-volume ingredients. Conversely, when the partition 120 is removed from the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a remains undivided, allowing larger ingredients to be placed within it, thus facilitating the cooking of larger items and providing a better user experience. Furthermore, the inclusion of multiple doors 130 allows for independent control of the opening and closing of each second cooking cavity 110b. During cooking, users can independently open a specific door 130 to check the cooking progress, add seasonings, or remove ingredients based on the cooking needs of the ingredients in different second cooking cavities 110b, without affecting the cooking environment of other second cooking cavities 110b, thus enhancing the flexibility and convenience of cooking. The door 130 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 around an axis perpendicular to the height of the cooking equipment 100, allowing the door 130 to flip up or down. When the door 130 moves, it occupies space in the height direction of the cooking equipment 100. With this design, when the cooking equipment 100 is installed against a wall or cabinet, the flipping door 130 is less likely to interfere with surrounding objects, making it convenient to install and use the cooking equipment 100.

[0108] When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is used as a complete large cavity. However, since the cooking device 100 has multiple doors 130, and the multiple doors 130 are independent of each other, if the first cooking cavity 110a is to be fully opened or fully closed, each door 130 needs to be rotated separately, which is not very convenient for the user.

[0109] When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is used as a complete large cavity. However, since the cooking device 100 has multiple doors 130, and the multiple doors 130 are independent of each other, if the first cooking cavity 110a is to be fully opened or fully closed, each door 130 needs to be rotated separately, which is not very convenient for the user.

[0110] Therefore, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a door connection assembly 140, which is mounted on at least one door 130 and detachably connected to an adjacent door 130 to allow adjacent doors 130 to be connected or separated.

[0111] Understandably, the door connecting assembly 140 is fixedly connected to one of the door bodies 130, and the door connecting assembly 140 is detachably connected to the adjacent door body 130. That is, it can be connected to the adjacent door body 130 or not. When connected, the adjacent door bodies 130 are fixed together through the door connecting assembly 140. Rotating one door body 130 will cause the other door body 130 to rotate as well, thus linking the two door bodies 130 together. When not connected, the adjacent door bodies 130 are not fixed together; the two door bodies 130 are independent, and rotating one door body 130 will not cause the other door body 130 to rotate.

[0112] Multiple door bodies 130 can be set up, allowing all door bodies 130 to be linked together, or only some door bodies 130 to be linked together. Users can configure this according to specific circumstances, and no limitation is made in this application. For example, when three door bodies 130 are set up, two of the door bodies 130 can be linked together while the third door body is not linked; or all three door bodies can be linked together.

[0113] If two adjacent doors 130 need to be linked, the door connecting component 140 can be installed on only one door 130, or on both doors 130; this application does not impose any limitation on this. Installing the door connecting component 140 on both doors 130 helps improve the stability when the two doors 130 are connected.

[0114] For example, when the cooking device 100 has three doors 130, but only two adjacent doors 130 need to be linked, then: a door connecting component 140 can be provided on one of the two adjacent doors 130; or a door connecting component 140 can be provided on both adjacent doors 130, and the door connecting component 140 can be detachably connected to the two doors 130.

[0115] For example, when the cooking device 100 has three doors 130 and the three doors 130 need to be linked together, then: door connecting components 140 can be provided on both sides of the middle door 130, and door connecting components 140 are not provided on the side doors 130. The door connecting components 140 on both sides of the middle door 130 can be detachably connected to the two side doors 130 respectively; door connecting components 140 can be provided on all three doors 130, and the door connecting components 140 can be detachably connected to the adjacent door 130; door connecting components 140 can also be provided on the side doors 130, but not on the middle door 130, and the door connecting components 140 on the side doors 130 can be detachably connected to the middle door 130.

[0116] The structure of the door connecting assembly 140 is diverse. It can be controlled manually or automatically via pneumatic, electric, or other means, and is not limited in this application. It can be a pin structure, where a pin is slidably connected to one door body 130, and a pin hole is provided on the other door body 130. When the pin is inserted into the pin hole, the two door bodies 130 are connected together; when the pin is outside the pin hole, the two door bodies 130 are separated and not connected. This pin can be controlled manually or automatically via a linear motor, cylinder, or other means. Alternatively, it can be a bolt structure, where a rod is rotatably connected to one door body 130, and an open slot is provided on the other door body 130. When the rod rotates into the slot, the two door bodies 130 are connected together; when the pin is outside the slot, the two door bodies 130 are separated. The rod can be controlled manually or automatically via a motor, cylinder, or other means. It can also be a magnetic structure, that is, the door connecting component 140 can be set to include a permanent magnet and an electromagnet. The permanent magnet is fixedly set on one door 130 and the electromagnet is fixedly set on the other door 130. When the electromagnet is energized, the electromagnet has magnetism and attracts the permanent magnet, so that the two door 130s are connected together. When the electromagnet is de-energized, the electromagnet loses its magnetism and no longer attracts the permanent magnet, so the two door 130s are separated.

[0117] By setting the door connection component 140, multiple doors 130 can be connected together. Applying force to one door 130 to drive it to move will simultaneously drive the other doors 130 to move together, realizing the linkage of multiple doors 130. This makes it convenient for users to use the first cooking cavity 110a or to use multiple connected second cooking cavities 110b at the same time. Alternatively, multiple doors 130 can be disconnected and not linked together, with each door 130 controlled separately, making it convenient for users to use each second cooking cavity 110b individually.

[0118] For example, in some embodiments, two partitions 120 are provided, dividing the first cooking cavity 110a into three second cooking cavities 110b. When the user needs to use the first cooking cavity 110a as a whole, all partitions 120 can be removed, and the doors 130 can be connected together. When the user applies force to one door 130 to drive it, all doors 130 can be moved simultaneously, causing the first cooking cavity 110a to open or close completely. When the user only needs to use two of the second cooking cavities 110b together, one partition 120 can be removed, leaving the remaining partition 120 intact, so that the two second cooking cavities 110b are connected, and the corresponding doors 130 of the two second cooking cavities 110b are connected together. When the user applies force to one door 130 to drive it, both doors 130 can be moved simultaneously, causing the two connected second cooking cavities 110b to open or close completely.

[0119] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device 100 is provided with a partition 120 that divides the first cooking chamber 110a into two second cooking chambers 110b, and a door connecting assembly 140 is provided on only one of the doors 130.

[0120] For ease of explanation below, two adjacent gates 130 are defined as the first gate 131 and the second gate 132, respectively.

[0121] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the second door 132 is equipped with a door connecting assembly 140, and the first door 131 has a limiting groove 131a. The door connecting assembly 140 includes a first driving member 141 and a pin 142. The first driving member 141 drives the pin 142 to move. Under the action of the first driving member 141, the pin 142 has a connecting position within the limiting groove 131a and a separating position outside the limiting groove 131a. When the pin 142 is in the connecting position, the first door 131 and the second door 132 are connected. When the pin 142 is in the separating position, the first door 131 and the second door 132 are separated.

[0122] The first driving member 141 drives the pin 142 to move. The first driving member 141 can drive the pin 142 to rotate around a certain axis, or it can drive the pin 142 to move linearly in a certain direction. The first driving member 141 can be a cylinder, a motor, a linear motor, etc., which are not limited in this application.

[0123] Under the action of the first driving member 141, the pin 142 can move toward the limiting groove 131a or away from the limiting groove 131a. Figure 6 As shown, when the pin 142 moves toward the limiting groove 131a, the pin 142 can extend into the limiting groove 131a, so that the two door bodies 130 are connected together. Figure 7 As shown, when the pin 142 moves away from the limiting groove 131a, the pin 142 can extend out of the limiting groove 131a and be located outside the limiting groove 131a, so that the two door bodies 130 are separated and the two door bodies 130 are no longer linked.

[0124] In these embodiments, the two doors 130 are connected by inserting the pin 142 into the limiting groove 131a, and the two doors 130 are separated by extending the pin 142 out of the limiting groove 131a. The operation and structure of the door connecting assembly 140 are relatively simple, which facilitates the connection and separation between the doors 130 and helps to reduce the manufacturing cost of the cooking equipment 100.

[0125] like Figure 5 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the second door body 132 has a mounting cavity 132b and a clearance through hole 132a communicating with the mounting cavity 132b. The first drive member 141 is installed in the mounting cavity 132b, and the pin 142 can extend out of the second door body 132 through the clearance through hole 132a.

[0126] The second door body 132 may include multiple plates, which are connected to form the second door body 132 and enclose an installation cavity 132b. The structure of the second door body 132 is diverse and is not limited in this application.

[0127] The first drive member 141 is installed inside the mounting cavity 132b and is not exposed, which helps to improve the aesthetics of the cooking device 100. The clearance through hole 132a is used to avoid the pin 142, so that the pin 142 can extend out of the second door 132 or retract into the second door 132 through the clearance through hole 132a.

[0128] In some embodiments, the first driving member 141 drives the pin 142 to move along the first direction; the limiting groove 131a and the avoidance through hole 132a are opposite to each other along the first direction and are respectively disposed on the two end faces of the first door body 131 and the second door body 132 that are opposite to each other along the first direction.

[0129] The first driving member 141 drives the pin 142 to move linearly along the first direction, avoiding the through hole 132a which is opposite to the limiting groove 131a along the first direction. Therefore, under the action of the first driving member 141, the pin 142 can extend into the limiting groove 131a to connect the first door body 131 and the second door body 132, or it can extend out of the limiting groove 131a to separate the first door body 131 and the second door body 132.

[0130] The limiting groove 131a and the clearance through hole 132a are respectively provided on two opposite end faces of the first door body 131 and the second door body 132 along the first direction. This means that the limiting groove 131a is provided on the end face of the first door body 131 near the second door body 132. Figure 8 On the right end face of the first door body 131, the through hole 132a is provided on the end face of the second door body 132 near the first door body 131, that is... Figure 8 The left end face of the second gate body 132.

[0131] With this design, when the first door 131 and the second door 132 are closed, the limiting groove 131a can be blocked by the second door 132, and the avoidance through hole 132a and the latch 142 can be blocked by the first door 131; and even when the first door 131 and the second door 132 are open, the avoidance through hole 132a, the latch 142 and the limiting groove 131a are not easily seen by the user, which improves the aesthetics of the cooking equipment 100 and helps to provide a better user experience.

[0132] In some embodiments, the first direction is parallel to the axis of the door 130, and the axis of the door 130 is parallel to the length direction of the cooking device 100.

[0133] In some embodiments, when the pin 142 is in the connected position, the pin 142 extends out of the surface of the second door body 132, and when the pin 142 is in the disconnected position, the pin 142 does not extend out of the surface of the second door body 132.

[0134] In some embodiments, the limiting groove 131a extends in a direction parallel to the axis of the door body 130, and the door body connecting assembly 140 moves in a direction parallel to the axis of the door body 130. In a direction parallel to the axis of the door body 130, the limiting groove 131a and the door body connecting assembly 140 are opposite each other.

[0135] In some embodiments, the door connecting assembly 140 is a cylinder, and the pin 142 is fixedly connected to the piston rod of the cylinder.

[0136] In some embodiments, the door connecting assembly 140 is a cylinder, and the piston rod of the cylinder is the pin 142.

[0137] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a second detector 145 and a controller (not shown). The second detector 145 is installed in the limiting groove 131a and is used to detect the position of the pin 142; both the first drive member 141 and the second detector 145 are electrically connected to the controller, which is configured to control the first drive member 141 to stop in response to an electrical signal emitted by the second detector 145.

[0138] The second detector 145 is used to detect the position of the latch 142, specifically, whether the latch 142 is located within the limiting groove 131a. When the second detector 145 detects that the latch 142 has extended a certain distance into the limiting groove 131a, the second detector 142 sends an electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal from the second detector 145, the controller controls the first drive unit 141 to stop its operation, so that the latch 142 stops moving, avoiding the latch 142 extending too far into the limiting groove 131a and damaging the second detector 145, the first door body 131, etc., so that the latch 142 stops after extending a certain distance. When the second detector 145 detects that the latch 142 has extended beyond the limiting groove 131a, the second detector 145 can also send an electrical signal to the controller, indicating to the controller that the latch 142 is outside the limiting groove 131a and the door body 130 is not connected. The type of the second detector 145 is varied, and it can be a proximity switch, limit switch, distance sensor, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0139] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a first detector 150 and a controller. The first detector 150 is installed in the housing 110 and is used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a; both the door connecting assembly 140 and the first detector 150 are electrically connected to the controller.

[0140] The first detector 150 is used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. When the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is divided into multiple second cooking cavities 110b. The first detector 150 can send an electrical signal to the controller so that the controller knows that the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is not divided, and the first cooking cavity 110a is used as a whole. The first detector 150 can send an electrical signal to the controller so that the controller knows that the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. The type of the first detector 150 is diverse, and it can be a proximity switch, limit switch, distance sensor, etc., which is not limited in this application.

[0141] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to: determine whether the actual cavity mode matches the required cavity mode, where the cavity mode includes a multi-cavity shared mode and a multi-cavity independent mode; if they do not match, and the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode while the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, then: control the door connecting assembly 140 to separate the doors 130 and prompt the user to install the partition 120 to make the actual cavity mode match the required cavity mode; if they do not match, and the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode while the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, then: control the door connecting assembly 140 to connect the multiple doors 130 and prompt the user to remove the partition 120 to make the actual cavity mode match the required cavity mode.

[0142] The multi-cavity shared mode refers to the cooking device 100 not having a partition 120 installed, with all the second cooking cavities 110b connected, meaning the first cooking cavity 110a is used as a whole. The multi-cavity independent mode refers to the cooking device 100 having a partition 120 installed, dividing the first cooking cavity 110a into multiple second cooking cavities 110b, each of which is used independently. When the actual cavity mode is the multi-cavity shared mode, but the required cavity mode is the multi-cavity independent mode, then the actual cavity mode does not match the required cavity mode. When the first detector 150 detects that the partition 120 is located in the first cooking cavity 110a, the actual cavity mode is the multi-cavity independent mode. When the first detector 150 detects that the partition 120 is not located in the first cooking cavity 110a, the actual cavity mode is the multi-cavity shared mode.

[0143] In the multi-cavity shared mode, the door connecting assembly 140 connects multiple doors 130 together, enabling the multiple doors 130 to be linked and opened or closed simultaneously. In the multi-cavity independent mode, the door connecting assembly 140 does not connect adjacent doors 130, the doors 130 are not linked, and each door 130 can be opened or closed independently.

[0144] If the controller detects that the actual cavity mode does not match the required cavity mode, and the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode while the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, the controller controls the first drive component 141 to operate, causing the latch 142 to be in the separated position, so that each door 130 can be separated and operated independently, facilitating independent operation of each second cooking cavity 110b by the user. Additionally, the controller prompts the user to install the partition 120 inside the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0145] If the controller detects that the actual cavity mode does not match the required cavity mode, and the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode while the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, the controller controls the first drive component 141 to operate, causing the latch 142 to be in the connection position, so that all the doors 130 are connected and multiple doors 130 are linked together, so that the user can control multiple doors 130 simultaneously. In addition, the controller also prompts the user to remove the partition 120 from the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0146] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: after prompting the user to install the partition 120 in the first cooking cavity 110a, determine whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a; if not, prompt the user to install the partition 120 in the first cooking cavity 110a until the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0147] The controller can determine whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a based on the signal sent by the first detector 150. If the partition 120 is not detected to be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the user will be prompted to install the partition 120 again until it is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. If the partition 120 is detected to be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the prompting will stop, thus completing the switch from the multi-cavity shared mode to the multi-cavity independent mode.

[0148] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: after prompting the user to remove the partition 120 from the first cooking cavity 110a, determine whether the partition 120 has been removed from the first cooking cavity 110a; if not, prompt the user to remove the partition 120 from the first cooking cavity 110a until the partition 120 is removed from the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0149] If the partition 120 is detected to still be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the user is prompted again to remove the partition 120 until it is removed. If the partition 120 is detected to have been removed from the first cooking cavity 110a, the prompting stops and subsequent steps are performed. This completes the switch from multi-cavity exclusive mode to multi-cavity shared mode.

[0150] It should be noted that the controller can indirectly remind the user to complete the corresponding operation by sending electrical signals to the control panel, speaker, etc., so that the control panel displays prompt images and the speaker plays corresponding sounds. This application does not limit this.

[0151] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to: acquire signals emitted by the first detector 150, including an installation signal for the partition 120 installed in the first cooking cavity 110a and a disassembly signal for the partition 120 not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a; if the desired cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode and the signal is an installation signal, then the actual cavity mode matches the desired cavity mode; if the desired cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode and the signal is a disassembly signal, then the actual cavity mode does not match the desired cavity mode; if the desired cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode and the signal is a disassembly signal, then the actual cavity mode matches the desired cavity mode; if the desired cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode and the signal is an installation signal, then the actual cavity mode does not match the desired cavity mode.

[0152] If the partition 120 is installed within the first cooking cavity 110a, the current mode is a multi-cavity independent mode. Therefore, this mode is inconsistent if the demand mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, but consistent if the demand mode is a multi-cavity independent mode. If the partition 120 is not installed within the first cooking cavity 110a, the current mode is a multi-cavity shared mode. Therefore, this mode is consistent if the demand mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, but inconsistent if the demand mode is a multi-cavity independent mode.

[0153] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: prompt the user to process the ingredients and place the processed ingredients into the first cooking cavity 110a if the actual cavity mode matches the required cavity mode, and control the cooking device 100 to cook the ingredients.

[0154] The controller can guide the user step-by-step through the preparation of ingredients. If the ingredient is fish, the cooking device 100 can first prompt the user to slice the fish, then prompt the user to prepare the necessary seasonings for marinating the fish, then prompt the user to marinate the fish slices, then prompt the user to place the marinated fish in a clean container, and finally prompt the user to place the fish in the first cooking chamber 110a or the second cooking chamber 110b. If the cooking device 100 uses a multi-chamber shared mode, the user is prompted to place the ingredients in the first cooking chamber 110a; if the cooking device 100 uses a multi-chamber independent mode, the user is prompted to place the ingredients in the second cooking chamber 110b. After the user places the prepared ingredients in the first cooking chamber 110a or the second cooking chamber 110b, the controller can control the heating element 135 to heat the ingredients for cooking.

[0155] In some embodiments, the controller is further configured to: determine whether the actual cavity mode matches the requested cavity mode in response to a user input.

[0156] Users can input their desired cavity mode into the cooking device 100 via voice or through the control panel. After receiving the cavity mode input by the user, the controller determines whether the actual cavity mode matches the desired cavity mode.

[0157] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a first detector 150 and a controller. The first detector 150 is mounted on the housing 110 and is used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a; both the door connection assembly 140 and the first detector 150 are electrically connected to the controller, which is configured to control the latch 142 to be in a disengaged or connected position in response to an electrical signal from the first detector 150.

[0158] The first detector 150 is used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. When the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is divided into multiple second cooking cavities 110b. The first detector 150 sends an electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller controls the first drive component 141 to move, so that the latch 142 is in the separated position, allowing each door 130 to separate and operate independently, facilitating independent operation of each second cooking cavity 110b by the user. When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is not divided and is used as a whole. The first detector 150 sends an electrical signal to the controller. After receiving the electrical signal, the controller controls the first drive component 141 to move, so that the latch 142 is in the connected position, connecting each door 130 and enabling multiple doors 130 to operate in tandem, facilitating simultaneous control of multiple doors 130 by the user. The first detector 150 can be of various types, such as proximity switch, limit switch, distance sensor, etc., and is not limited in this application.

[0159] When the door 130 is in the open state, the opening angles between two adjacent door 130s may be different. For example, one door 130 may be opened at 90° and the other door 130 may be opened at 45°. In this case, the latch 142 and the limiting groove 131a are not aligned, and the latch 142 cannot be inserted into the limiting groove 131a.

[0160] Therefore, such as Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the cooking device 100 further includes a third detector 155, which is mounted on the housing 110 for detecting whether the door 130 is closed and is electrically connected to the controller; the controller is also configured to control the latch 142 to be in the connected position in response to a door 130 closed signal issued by the third detector 155 and a spacer 120 not installed signal issued by the first detector 150.

[0161] The third detector 155 is used to detect when the door 130 is open and closed. With this design, the controller will only control the drive unit to move so that the latch 142 is in the connected position when the door 130 is closed and the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0162] Specifically, the controller activates the first drive unit 141 only when the first detector 150 detects that the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, and the third detector 155 detects that all the doors 130 to be connected are closed. This causes the latch 142 to be in the connection position, allowing the doors 130 to connect. When all the doors 130 to be connected are closed, they are all attached to the housing 110, with the latch 142 and the limiting groove 131a facing each other. At this time, the first drive unit 141 is activated, allowing the latch 142 to smoothly insert into the limiting groove 131a. The third detector 155 can be of various types, such as a proximity switch, limit switch, or distance sensor, and is not limited in this application.

[0163] In some embodiments, a plurality of third detectors 155 are provided, the number of third detectors 155 being the same as the number of doors 130, and each third detector 155 detects whether each door 130 is closed.

[0164] In some embodiments, the first detector 150 is installed on the rear wall of the first cooking cavity 110a. The first detector 150 is a limit switch. As the partition 120 slides into the first cooking cavity 110a, the partition 120 gradually approaches the limit switch. After the partition 120 contacts the limit switch, the limit switch feeds back an electrical signal to the controller. The controller controls the second drive 161 to operate so that the output 162 is in the locked position.

[0165] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the chassis 110 includes an outer shell assembly 111 and a kick plate assembly 112. The outer shell assembly 111 includes an outer shell 1111 and an inner liner 1112 disposed within the outer shell 1111. The inner liner 1112 has a first cooking cavity 110a. The outer shell 1111 further includes components such as a bottom plate 1121, a top plate, and side plates. The kick plate assembly 112 includes a kick plate 1123, a bottom plate 1121, and an oil drip tray 180.

[0166] like Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15As shown, in some embodiments, the kick plate assembly 112 includes: a kick plate 1123, a base plate 1121, a storage box 170, and an oil collection box 180. The kick plate 1123 has a first mounting hole 1123a and a second mounting hole 1123b. The base plate 1121 is connected to the kick plate 1123 and has an oil drain hole 1121a. The storage box 170 is mounted on the kick plate 1123 and / or the base plate 1121, located below the base plate 1121, and has a storage slot 170a, the opening of which is opposite to the first mounting hole 1123a. The oil collection box 180 is installed on the kick plate 1123 and / or the base plate 1121, located below the base plate 1121, and has an oil collection groove 180a. The groove of the oil collection groove 180a is located below the oil leakage hole 1121a, and the oil collection box 180 is exposed through the second mounting hole 1123b.

[0167] The base plate 1121 is connected to the upper side of the kick plate 1123. The kick plate 1123 can be used to cover the gap between the ground and the base plate 1121, improving the aesthetics of the cooking equipment 100.

[0168] The base plate 1121 can be used to collect moisture, oil, and other substances released from the food during the cooking process of the cooking equipment 100. In some embodiments, a range hood is also installed on the cooking equipment 100, and the oil separated from the fumes by the range hood can also fall onto the base plate 1121 and be collected by it. Moisture, oil, and other substances on the base plate 1121 leak out through the oil drain hole 1121a.

[0169] The oil collection box 180 can be connected to the base plate 1123, the base plate 1121, or both simultaneously; this application does not impose any limitations on this. The oil collection groove 180a of the oil collection box 180 is located below the oil drain hole 1121a, allowing oil leaking from the drain hole 1121a to fall into the oil collection groove 180a. After the oil collection box 180 is connected to the base plate 1123 and / or the base plate 1121, the oil collection box 180 is exposed through the second mounting hole 1123b, facilitating the user to remove the oil collection box 180 and empty the internal oil, etc.

[0170] In some embodiments, a guide rail 1122 is provided below the base plate 1121, and the oil receiving box 180 is slidably connected to the guide rail 1122. When the oil receiving box 180 slides to a certain position, the oil receiving box 180 separates from the guide rail 1122, so that the oil receiving box 180 can be detached from the guide rail 1122 for the user to conveniently pour out the oil or other liquids inside. The structure of the oil receiving box 180 varies and is known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0171] The storage box 170 can be connected to the kick plate 1123, the base plate 1121, or both simultaneously; this application does not impose any limitations on this. The storage box 170 is positioned below the base plate 1121, utilizing the space beneath it and improving the compactness of the kick plate assembly 112, thereby enhancing the compactness of the cooking appliance 100. The slot of the storage box 170 is opposite to the first mounting hole 1123a, which is designed to avoid obstructing items. With this design, items can pass through the first mounting hole 1123 through the kick plate 1123 and be placed into the storage slot 170a of the storage box 170. The storage box 170 also increases the storage space of the kick plate assembly 1122, thereby increasing the storage space of the cooking appliance 100 and facilitating user access to the cooking appliance 100.

[0172] Storage box 170 can be used to store items such as bowls, chopsticks, pot lids, and dishcloths, but this application does not limit its use.

[0173] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance 100 includes a housing assembly 111, a partition 120, and a kick plate assembly 112. The housing assembly 111 has a first cooking cavity 110a. At least one partition 120 is provided, which is detachably connected to the first cooking cavity 110a of the housing 110 and divides the first cooking cavity 110a into a plurality of second cooking cavities 110b, which are arranged side by side along the width direction of the cooking appliance 100. A storage slot 170a of the kick plate assembly 112 is used to store the partition 120.

[0174] The partition 120 is detachably connected to the first cooking cavity 110a of the chassis 110. That is, the partition 120 can be installed in or removed from the first cooking cavity 110a. The detachable connection method is varied, including snap-fit ​​and bolt connection, and is not limited in this application. When the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, it divides the first cooking cavity 110a into multiple second cooking cavities 110b. When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the first cooking cavity 110a is not divided. With this design, when the partition 120 is not present, the first cooking cavity 110a is a complete, large chamber suitable for cooking large ingredients, such as grilled fish or lamb chops; when the partition 120 is present, the first cooking cavity 110a is divided into multiple small second cooking cavities 110b, suitable for cooking smaller ingredients, such as steamed cakes or steamed eggs.

[0175] When the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the partition 120 can be stored in the storage compartment 170a, which does not occupy space outside the cooking equipment 100 and helps to keep the cooking equipment 100 clean and tidy.

[0176] In some embodiments, the first mounting hole 1123a and the second mounting hole 1123b are spaced apart along the length of the cooking device 100.

[0177] To improve the aesthetics and space utilization of the cooking equipment 100, the distance between the base plate 1121 and the ground is relatively short after installation, and the height of the kick plate is relatively small. The first mounting hole 1123a and the second mounting hole 1123b are spaced apart along the length of the cooking equipment 100, so that the storage box 170 and the oil drip box 180 are also spaced apart along the length of the cooking equipment 100 below the base plate 1121. This utilizes the space below the base plate 1121 in the length direction. This design helps to reduce the space occupied by the kick plate assembly 112 in the height direction and improve the space utilization of the kick plate assembly 112.

[0178] In some embodiments, the base plate 1121 further has an oil collection groove 1121b, and an oil leakage hole 1121a is formed at the lowest point of the oil collection groove 1121b.

[0179] The oil collecting trough 1121b is conical, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. When oil falls into the oil collecting trough 1121b, it gradually gathers along the side wall of the trough 1121b to the bottom and is discharged through the oil drain hole 1121a at the bottom. The oil collecting trough 1121b guides the oil along the side wall to the oil drain hole 1121a, thus improving the oil collection efficiency.

[0180] In some embodiments, the storage box 170 includes a box body 171 and a storage door 172. The box body 171 is mounted on the kick plate 1123 and / or the base plate 1121, located below the base plate 1121, and has a storage slot 170a. The storage door 172 is movably disposed on the box body 171 and can switch between a covered position that conceals the opening of the storage slot 170a and an open position that opens the opening of the storage slot 170a.

[0181] The connection method can be varied, such as rotational connection, sliding connection, etc., and is not limited in this application. The storage door 172 adopts a movable design, which can both cover the opening of the storage slot 170a to prevent dust and debris from falling into the storage slot 170a and keep the inside clean, and open the opening of the storage slot 170a to facilitate users to take out and put in items at any time, thus balancing the concealment of the storage slot 170a and the convenience of use.

[0182] In some embodiments, the storage door 172 is rotatably connected to the box body 171 on the side near the bottom plate 1121.

[0183] That is, the upper side of the storage door 172 is rotatably connected to the upper side of the box body 171. With this design, when the storage door 172 is not open, it naturally hangs down and fits against the opening of the storage slot 170a under its own weight, automatically completing the covering without additional operation, effectively preventing dust and debris from entering the storage slot 170a and keeping the interior clean. When it is necessary to retrieve or put in items, the user only needs to flip the storage door 172 up to the open position, making it convenient for the user.

[0184] like Figure 16 As shown, in some embodiments, the kick plate assembly 112 further includes a rebounder 190 installed on the housing 171 and / or the kick plate 1123; the rebounder 190 is located on the side of the storage door 172 near the housing 171 and acts on the storage door 172, and under the action of the rebounder 190, the storage door 172 can switch between a covered position and an open position.

[0185] The rebound device 190 can be installed on the box body 171, the kick plate 1123, or both. This application does not limit its installation. The rebound device 190 is located on the side of the storage door 172 closest to the box body 171, i.e., on the rear side of the storage door 172. The output end of the rebound device 190 acts on the door body 130. Pressing the rebound device 190 causes it to pop out. Since the rebound device 190 acts on the storage door 172, its pop-out action pushes the storage door 172 to rotate, placing it in the open position for easy access. Pressing the rebound device 190 again causes it to retract, and the storage door 172, under its own weight, naturally droops down to fit the opening of the storage slot 170a. The structure of the rebound device 190 is varied and known to those skilled in the art; this application does not limit its installation.

[0186] like Figure 18 , Figure 19 , Figure 20 and Figure 21As shown, in some embodiments, the rebounder 190 includes: a support 191, a slider 192, a reset member 193, and a movable rod 194. The support 191 is mounted on the housing 171 and / or the kick plate 1123. The slider 192 is slidably connected to the support 191 and acts on the storage door 172. The slider 192 has an annular guide groove 192a, and the guide groove 192a has a first recess 192b and a second recess 192c that are oppositely arranged along the sliding direction of the slider 192. The reset member 193 acts on the support 191 and the slider 192, applying a force toward the storage door 172 to the slider 192. One end of the movable rod 194 is rotatably connected to the support 191, and the other end... The sliding member 192 is slidably disposed within the guide groove 192a; wherein, under the action of the reset member 193 and external force, the sliding member 192 can switch between a retracted position and a pop-up position; when the sliding member 192 is in the retracted position, the other end of the movable rod 194 is located in the first recess 192b, and the storage door 172 is in the concealed position; when the sliding member 192 is in the pop-up position, the other end of the movable rod 194 is located in the second recess 192c, and the storage door 172 is in the open position.

[0187] The support 191 can be installed on the box body 171, the kick plate 1123, or both; this application does not limit the installation. The support 191 serves as the mounting base for the sliding member 192, the reset member 193, and the movable rod 194, supporting them. The sliding member 192 is slidably connected to the support 191 and can slide back and forth in the sliding direction. The end of the sliding member 192 near the storage door 172 acts on the storage door 172 to push it open.

[0188] The slide groove 120c is annular and has two recesses: a first recess 192b and a second recess 192c. Both recesses 192b and 192c are recessed towards the side away from the storage door 172. It should be noted that the first recess 192b is located on the side of the second recess 192c closest to the storage door 172. One end of the movable rod 194 is rotatably connected to the support 191, and the other end is slidably connected within the guide groove 192a. The other end can remain in either the first recess 192b or the second recess 192c. Figure 20 As shown, when it is located within the first recess 192b, the slider 192 is in the retracted position, the storage door 172 is in the shielded position, and the reset member 193 is compressed. Figure 21 As shown, when it is located within the second recess 192c, the slider 192 is in the pop-out position, and the slider 192 pushes the storage door 172, causing the storage door 172 to be in the open position, as shown. Figure 16 As shown.

[0189] The reset element 193 can be a spring, a rubber block, a rubber ring, etc. One end of the reset element 193 acts on the support base, and the other end acts on the slider 192. The reset element 193 applies a force to the slider 192 toward the storage door 172, so that the slider 192 can be in the extended position. When the slider 192 is pressed by an external force, the slider 192 overcomes the force of the reset element 193, and the slider 192 can be in the retracted position.

[0190] Specifically, when the slider 192 is in the extended position, the storage door 172 is in the open position under the action of the slider 192. At this time, if the storage door 172 is pressed in the direction of closing the storage door 172, the storage door 172 will press the slider 192. The slider 192 overcomes the elastic force of the reset member 193 and slides away from the storage door 172. The other end of the movable rod 194 will gradually slide along the guide groove 192a from the second recess 192c to the first recess 192b until the movable rod 194 is located in the first recess 192b and abuts against the inner wall of the first recess 192b. At this time, the slider 192 moves to the retracted position, and the storage door 172 is in the covered position.

[0191] Specifically, when the slider 192 is in the retracted position, the storage door 172 is in the covered position under the action of gravity. At this time, if the storage door 172 is pressed in the direction of closing the storage door 172, the storage door 172 will press the slider 192. The slider 192 overcomes the elastic force of the reset member 193 and slides away from the storage door 172. The other end of the movable rod 194 will disengage from the first recess 192b. After the storage door 172 is released, the slider 192 will move towards the storage door 172 under the elastic force of the reset member 193, pushing the storage door 172 to open. During this process, the other end of the movable rod 194 will gradually slide from the first recess 192b to the second recess 192c along the guide groove 192a until the other end of the movable rod 194 is located in the second recess 192c and abuts against the inner wall of the second recess 192c.

[0192] With this design, when the storage door 172 is in a covered state, pressing the storage door 172 will automatically open the storage door 172 under the action of the rebound device 190, making it convenient for users to open the storage door 172.

[0193] like Figure 18 and Figure 19As shown, in some embodiments, the kick plate 1123 also has a third mounting hole 1123c, which is opposite to the storage door 172. The rebounder 190 is disposed on the side of the kick plate 1123 away from the storage door 172. The sliding member 192 includes a slider 1921 and a push rod 1922. The slider 1921 has a guide groove 192a. The reset member 193 acts on the support 191 and the slider 1921. The push rod 1922 is fixedly connected to the slider 1921 and slidably connected to the support 191. The push rod 1922 is located in the third mounting hole 1123c and acts on the storage door 172.

[0194] The sliding member 192 is divided into two parts: a slider 1921 and a push rod 1922. This allows the push rod 1922 and the slider 1921 to be processed separately and then assembled to form the sliding member 192. This helps reduce the manufacturing difficulty of the sliding member 192 and facilitates its production. The push rod 1922 and the slider 1921 can be fixedly connected in various ways, such as welding, bolting, or snap-fitting, and are not limited in this application. The third mounting hole 1123c is used to avoid the push rod 1922. The push rod 1922 can pass through the third mounting hole 1123c through the kick plate 1123 to contact the storage door 172. The rebound device 190 is located on the side of the kick plate 1123 away from the storage door 172, that is, the rebound device 190 is located on the rear side of the kick plate 1123. The support 191, slider 1921, reset part 193, movable rod 194 and other components of the rebound device 190 are covered by the kick plate 1123. Only the top rod 1922 protrudes through the third mounting hole 1123c. This design helps to improve the aesthetics of the kick plate assembly 112.

[0195] In some embodiments, the bouncer 190 is disposed on the rear side of the kick plate 1123, and the top rod 1922 of the bouncer 190 extends through the third mounting hole 1123c.

[0196] like Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, a plurality of support legs 1125 are provided below the base plate 1121. The support legs 1125 are fixedly connected to the base plate 1121 and are used to support the base plate 1121.

[0197] like Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments, the storage box 170 is connected to the base plate 1121 by an angle iron 1126. One side of the angle iron 1126 is bolted to the storage box 170, and the other side is bolted to the base plate 1121.

[0198] like Figure 22 As shown, based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a control method for a cooking device 100, applied to the aforementioned cooking device 100, the control method including:

[0199] S100 determines whether the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern. Cavity patterns include multi-cavity shared mode and multi-cavity independent mode.

[0200] The multi-cavity shared mode refers to the cooking device 100 without a partition 120, where all the second cooking cavities 110b are connected, meaning the first cooking cavity 110a is used as a whole. The multi-cavity independent mode refers to the cooking device 100 with a partition 120, which divides the first cooking cavity 110a into multiple second cooking cavities 110b, each of which is used independently.

[0201] When the actual cavity pattern is a multi-cavity shared pattern, but the required cavity pattern is a multi-cavity independent pattern, then the actual cavity pattern does not match the required cavity pattern.

[0202] If the actual cavity mode does not match the required cavity mode, and the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode while the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, then: S200, control the separation between multiple doors 130.

[0203] In an embodiment where the cooking appliance 100 is provided with a door connecting assembly 140, the door connecting assembly 140 can be controlled to separate the doors 130.

[0204] In the multi-cavity shared mode, the door connecting assembly 140 connects multiple doors 130 together, enabling the multiple doors 130 to be linked and opened or closed simultaneously. In the multi-cavity independent mode, the door connecting assembly 140 does not connect adjacent doors 130, the doors 130 are not linked, and each door 130 can be opened or closed independently.

[0205] If the actual mode is a shared multi-cavity mode, but the requirement is a multi-cavity independent mode, then it is necessary to control the action of the door connection component 140 so that the multiple doors 130 are separated and no longer linked, in order to meet the requirements of the multi-cavity independent mode.

[0206] In an embodiment where the cooking appliance 100 includes a controller, the door connection assembly 140 can be controlled by the controller to cause the door 130 to separate.

[0207] In some embodiments, the control method further includes S150, which precedes S200, prompting the user to open the door 130.

[0208] The cooking device 100 can prompt the user to open the doors 130 via voice, images, and lights. Before controlling the door connecting assembly 140 to separate the doors 130, the user is prompted to open the doors 130. At this time, when the doors 130 are not yet separated, the user can easily open multiple doors 130 simultaneously. After all doors 130 are opened, the door connecting assembly 140 is then controlled to separate the doors 130. Since the partition 120 will be installed in the subsequent step S300, and the doors 130 need to be opened before the partition 120 is installed, the addition of step S150 allows the user to quickly open all doors 130 before they separate, avoiding the need to install the partition 120 and open each door 130 one by one, thus improving the efficiency of cavity mode switching.

[0209] S300, prompting the user to install the partition 120 inside the first cooking cavity 110a so that the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern.

[0210] It should be noted that step S300 can be executed before or after step S200, and this application does not impose any limitation on it. The cooking device 100 can prompt the user to install the partition 120 through voice, images, lights, or other means.

[0211] In some embodiments, the control method further includes step S400, which follows step S300, determining whether the spacer 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0212] After prompting the user to install the partition 120, the cooking device 100 needs to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a to prevent the user from not installing the partition 120 as required. In an embodiment where the cooking device 100 includes a first detector 150, the first detector 150 can be used to detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0213] If not, then: execute step S300 again, prompting the user to install the partition 120 until the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a so that the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern.

[0214] If the partition 120 is not detected to be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the user will be prompted again to install the partition 120 until it is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a. If the partition 120 is detected to be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the prompting will stop and subsequent steps will be performed. At this point, the switch from the multi-cavity shared mode to the multi-cavity independent mode is completed.

[0215] If the actual cavity mode does not match the required cavity mode, and the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode while the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, then: S500, control the connection of multiple doors 130.

[0216] In embodiments where the cooking appliance 100 includes a door connecting assembly 140, the operation of the door connecting assembly 140 can be controlled to connect multiple doors 130. In a multi-cavity shared mode, the door connecting assembly 140 connects multiple doors 130 together, enabling the multiple doors 130 to move in tandem and open or close simultaneously. In a multi-cavity independent mode, the door connecting assembly 140 does not connect adjacent doors 130, the doors 130 do not move in tandem, and each door 130 can open or close independently.

[0217] If the actual mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, but the requirement is a multi-cavity shared mode, then it is necessary to control the action of the door connection component 140 so that multiple doors 130 are connected and linked together to meet the requirements of the multi-cavity shared mode.

[0218] In an embodiment where the cooking appliance 100 includes a controller, the door connection assembly 140 can be controlled by the controller to connect the doors 130 together.

[0219] In an embodiment where the cooking device 100 also includes a third detector 155, the door connection assembly 140 may be activated only when the third detector 155 detects that all doors 130 are closed, so that the doors 130 are connected together.

[0220] S600, prompting the user to remove the partition 120 from the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0221] It should be noted that step S600 can be executed before or after step S500, and this application does not impose any restrictions on it.

[0222] The cooking device 100 can prompt the user to disassemble the middle partition 120 through voice, images, lights, etc.

[0223] In some embodiments, the control method further includes step S700, which follows step S600, determining whether the partition 120 has been removed from the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0224] After prompting the user to remove the partition 120, the user may not remove it as instructed. Therefore, the cooking appliance 100 needs to detect whether the partition 120 has been removed from the first cooking cavity 110a to prevent the user from removing the partition 120 as required. In embodiments where the cooking appliance 100 includes a first detector 150, the first detector 150 can be used to detect whether the partition 120 has been removed from the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0225] If not, then: execute step S600 again, prompting the user to remove the partition 120 until the partition 120 is removed from the first cooking cavity 110a, so that the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern.

[0226] If the partition 120 is detected to still be installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the user is prompted again to remove the partition 120 until it is removed. If the partition 120 is detected to have been removed from the first cooking cavity 110a, the prompting stops and subsequent steps are performed. This completes the switch from multi-cavity exclusive mode to multi-cavity shared mode.

[0227] If step S100 determines that the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern, if step S700 determines that the partition 120 is removed from the first cooking cavity 110a, or if step S400 determines that the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, then step S800 is executed in all cases.

[0228] S800, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to process the ingredients and place the processed ingredients into the first cooking chamber 110a or the second cooking chamber 110b.

[0229] The cooking device 100 can guide the user step-by-step through the preparation of ingredients. For example, if the ingredient is fish, the cooking device 100 can first guide the user to slice the fish, then guide the user to prepare the necessary seasonings for marinating the fish, then guide the user to marinate the fish slices, then guide the user to place the marinated fish in a clean container, and finally guide the user to place the fish in either the first cooking chamber 110a or the second cooking chamber 110b. If the cooking device 100 uses a multi-chamber shared mode, it will guide the user to place the ingredients in the first cooking chamber 110a; if the cooking device 100 uses a multi-chamber independent mode, it will guide the user to place the ingredients in the second cooking chamber 110b.

[0230] S900, cooking equipment 100, cooking ingredients.

[0231] After the user places the prepared ingredients into the first cooking chamber 110a or the second cooking chamber 110b, the cooking device 100 heats the ingredients to cook them.

[0232] In some embodiments, step S100: determining whether the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern may include:

[0233] S110, detect whether the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a; if yes, and the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, then it does not match; if yes, and the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, then it matches; if no, and the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity shared mode, then it matches; if no, and the required cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, then it does not match.

[0234] If the partition 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the current mode is a multi-cavity independent mode. Therefore, it does not match the demand mode if it is a multi-cavity shared mode, but it does match the demand mode if it is a multi-cavity independent mode. If the partition 120 is not installed in the first cooking cavity 110a, the current mode is a multi-cavity shared mode. Therefore, it matches the demand mode if it is a multi-cavity shared mode, but it does not match the demand mode if it is a multi-cavity independent mode.

[0235] In an embodiment where the cooking device 100 includes a first detector 150, the first detector 150 can detect whether the spacer 120 is installed in the first cooking cavity 110a.

[0236] In some embodiments, before determining whether the actual cavity pattern matches the required cavity pattern, the control method further includes:

[0237] S10, responding to the user's input of dining information, recommends recipes to the user.

[0238] Dining information can include one or more of the following: number of diners, available ingredients (e.g., onions, lard, beef, cucumbers, etc.), cuisine (e.g., Sichuan, Cantonese, Jiangxi, Yunnan, etc.), flavor (e.g., spicy, sour and spicy, mild, etc.), age of diners (e.g., elderly, young people, children, etc.), and dietary restrictions (e.g., not eating cilantro, garlic, or leafy greens, etc.). Users can input dining information into the cooking device 100 via voice or through a control panel. After receiving the dining information from the user, the cooking device 100 recommends suitable recipes for the user to choose from.

[0239] In some embodiments, the cooking device 100 recommends recipes to the user based on large model data and combined with family daily cooking history data.

[0240] S20 responds to the recipe selected by the user and matches the cavity mode corresponding to the recipe's requirements.

[0241] Based on the recipe ultimately selected by the user, the cooking device 100 automatically matches the required cavity mode.

[0242] For example, if the user finally selects a recipe such as roasted fish, roasted rabbit, or roasted suckling pig that requires the first cooking cavity 110a to be cooked as a whole, the cooking device 100 will match the multi-cavity shared mode as the required cavity mode, and then the cooking device 100 will execute step S100.

[0243] The above control method is illustrated below through application examples:

[0244] Example 1: A family of three was cooking dinner but didn't know what to eat. The refrigerator contained ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, pork, onions, green peppers, and frozen shrimp.

[0245] The user starts the cooking device 100 and enters the number of family members and relevant ingredients on the control panel of the cooking device 100. The cooking device 100 outputs a recommended recipe for the user to choose from based on the large model data and the family's daily cooking history data.

[0246] The user selects barbecue from the menu for dinner, and the cooking equipment 100 determines the required cavity mode as multi-cavity independent mode based on the user's selection.

[0247] The cooking device 100 identifies the current cavity configuration. If the configuration is a multi-cavity shared configuration, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to insert the partition 120. The user can then remove the partition 120 from the storage box 170 and install it in the first cooking cavity 110a as required. After the partition 120 is installed, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to close the door 130. Once the cooking device 100 detects that the door 130 is closed, it controls the door connecting assembly 140 to actuate, causing the door 130 to separate.

[0248] Next, the user is prompted to process the ingredients according to the steps. After the user processes the ingredients and places them in the second cooking chamber 110b, the cooking device 100 can start the heating component 135 to cook the ingredients.

[0249] Example 2: A family of three has a weekend get-together, and because there are many friends, they need to cook a lavish lunch.

[0250] The user starts the cooking device 100, enters the number of diners and relevant ingredients on the control panel of the cooking device 100, and selects flavors and taboos, etc. The cooking device 100 outputs a recommended recipe for the user to choose from based on the large model data.

[0251] The user selects to roast a 3-pound lamb chop as the main dish. The cooking equipment 100 determines the required mode as a multi-cavity shared mode based on the user's selection.

[0252] The cooking device 100 identifies the current cavity mode. If the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, it prompts the user to remove the partition 120. The user can then remove the partition 120 from the first cooking cavity 110a and place it in the storage box 170. After the partition 120 is removed, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to close the door 130. Once the cooking device 100 detects that the door 130 is closed, it controls the door connecting assembly 140 to operate, thus connecting the door 130.

[0253] Next, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to process the ingredients according to the steps. After the user processes the ingredients and places them in the first cooking chamber 110a, the cooking device 100 will cook the ingredients.

[0254] Example 3:

[0255] A family of three wants to eat steamed eggs. The user starts the cooking appliance 100 and manually selects the multi-cavity independent mode as the desired cavity mode on the control panel of the cooking appliance 100.

[0256] The cooking device 100 identifies the current cavity configuration. If the configuration is a multi-cavity shared configuration, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to install the partition 120. The user can then remove the partition 120 from the storage box 170 and install it in the first cooking cavity 110a as required. After the partition 120 is installed, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to close the door 130. Once the cooking device 100 detects that the door 130 is closed, it controls the door connecting assembly 140 to actuate, causing the door 130 to separate.

[0257] Next, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to place the egg in a second cooking chamber 110b. After the user places the food in the second cooking chamber 110b, the cooking device 100 can start the heating component 135 to heat the egg.

[0258] Example 4:

[0259] A family of three wants to make an 8-inch cake. The user starts the cooking appliance 100 and manually selects the multi-cavity shared mode as the desired cavity mode on the control panel of the cooking appliance 100.

[0260] The cooking device 100 identifies the current cavity mode. If the actual cavity mode is a multi-cavity independent mode, it prompts the user to remove the partition 120. The user can then remove the partition 120 from the first cooking cavity 110a and place it in the storage box 170. After the partition 120 is removed, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to close the door 130. Once the cooking device 100 detects that the door 130 is closed, it controls the door connecting assembly 140 to operate, thus connecting the door 130.

[0261] Next, the cooking device 100 prompts the user to place the cake ingredients into the first cooking chamber 110a. After the user places the ingredients into the first cooking chamber 110a, the cooking device 100 starts cooking the cake.

[0262] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides an integrated stove, including the cooking device 100 described above.

[0263] Since this integrated cooktop includes the aforementioned cooking equipment 100, it naturally possesses all the beneficial effects of the aforementioned cooking equipment 100, which will not be elaborated upon here. The integrated cooktop may also include a cooktop, range hood, etc.

[0264] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, include: The chassis (110) has a first cooking cavity (110a); A partition (120) is slidably connected to the first cooking cavity (110a) of the chassis (110) to divide the first cooking cavity (110a) into a plurality of second cooking cavities (110b); A locking assembly (160) is mounted on the chassis (110) and / or the partition (120), the locking assembly (160) having a locked position and an unlocked position, and being switchable between the locked position and the unlocked position; When the locking assembly (160) is in the locked position, the partition (120) and the chassis (110) are secured by the locking assembly (160); when the locking assembly (160) is in the unlocked position, the partition (120) can be detached from the chassis (110).

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The spacer (120) has a fixing groove (120a); the locking assembly (160) includes: The second drive unit (161) is installed in the chassis (110); An output component (162) is installed at the output end of the second drive component (161). Under the drive of the second drive component (161), the output component (162) has the locked position and the unlocked position, and can switch between the locked position and the unlocked position. When the output component (162) is in the locked position, the output component (162) is located in the fixing slot (120a), and the partition (120) and the chassis (110) are fixed by the output component (162). When the output component (162) is in the unlocked position, the output component (162) is located outside the fixing slot (120a).

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second driving member (161) drives the output member (162) to rotate; the housing (110) has a clearance groove (110c), which is opposite to the fixing groove (120a) along the height direction of the cooking device (100); when the output member (162) is in the unlocked position, the output member (162) is located in the clearance groove (110c).

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clearance groove (110c) is formed on the front end face of the chassis (110), and the fixing groove (120a) is formed on the front end face of the partition (120).

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The output component (162), the fixing groove (120a), and the clearance groove (110c) are all fan-shaped.

6. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The cooking device (100) also includes: A first detector (150) is installed in the partition (120) or the chassis (110) to detect whether the partition (120) is installed in the first cooking cavity (110a); The controller, electrically connected to both the second drive (161) and the first detector (150), is configured to: control the second drive (161) to actuate, such that the output (162) is in the locked position, when the first detector (150) detects that the partition (120) is installed in the first cooking cavity (110a); and / or, the controller is configured to: control the second drive (161) to actuate, such that the output (162) is in the unlocked position, in response to a disassembly signal of the partition (120).

7. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, Of the chassis (110) and the partition (120), one is provided with a slide groove (120b) arranged along the width direction of the cooking device (100), and the other is provided with a slide rail (1124) arranged along the width direction of the cooking device (100). The slide rail (1124) is slidably disposed in the slide groove (120b).

8. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The cooking device (100) also includes: Multiple doors (130) are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the number of the second cooking chamber (110b). The doors (130) are rotatably connected to the housing (110) about an axis perpendicular to the height direction of the cooking device (100).

9. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The locking components (160) are provided on both the upper and lower sides of the partition (120).

10. An integrated stove, characterized in that, include: The cooking apparatus (100) according to any one of claims 1-9.

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