A cooking device 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; a door, the lower side of which is rotatably connected to the housing about a first axis extending along the length of the cooking device; a water collector disposed below the door, having a water collection trough and opposing first and second sides; the first side is rotatably connected to the housing about a second axis extending along the height of the cooking device; the water collector has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other. When the water collector is in the first position, the water collection trough is used to collect liquid falling from the inner wall of the door; when the water collector switches from the first position to the second position, the second side extends outward from the bottom of the housing and the door. By designing a water collector below the door, the cooking device can collect condensation water falling when the door is opened, preventing condensation water from falling onto the ground or cabinets, thus improving the 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 casing and a door. The casing has a cooking chamber for storing food. The door is attached to the casing and is used to open or close the cooking chamber. During cooking, the moisture supplied by the cooking equipment to the food, or the moisture evaporated by the food due to heat, will condense on the inner wall of the door.

[0004] In related technologies, when the door is opened, condensation water can easily fall onto the ground or cabinets, causing damage to the cabinets or making the ground slippery, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on this, this application provides a cooking device and an integrated stove to solve the problem of poor user experience in cooking devices in related technologies.

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

[0007] The door body, the lower side of which is rotatably connected to the housing body about a first axis, the first axis extending along the length direction of the cooking equipment;

[0008] A water collection component is disposed below the door body and has a water collection trough and opposing first and second sides; the first side is rotatably connected to the housing about a second axis, the second axis extending along the height direction of the cooking device; the water collection component has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other; when the water collection component is in the first position, the water collection trough is used to collect liquid falling from the inner wall of the door body; when the water collection component switches from the first position to the second position, the second side extends outward from the bottom of the housing body and the door body.

[0009] In some embodiments, the water collecting component is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion;

[0010] The enclosure includes a main body and a snap-fit ​​component. The door and the water collection component are both rotatably connected to the main body, and the snap-fit ​​component is connected to the main body.

[0011] The snap-fit ​​component is located on the rotation path of the first snap-fit ​​part, and when the water collecting component is in the first position, the first snap-fit ​​part snaps into the snap-fit ​​component.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​portion is disposed on the second side.

[0013] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​connector includes:

[0014] The second snap-fit ​​part is connected to the main body and snaps into the first snap-fit ​​part;

[0015] A support portion is connected to the front side of the second snap-fit ​​portion, and the water collection component is supported on the support portion;

[0016] The guide section, connected to the front side of the support section, has a guide slope; along the direction from the box to the door, the distance between the guide slope and the water collection component in the height direction gradually increases.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​portion is a snap-fit ​​protrusion, the snap-fit ​​member has a snap-fit ​​groove, and the snap-fit ​​protrusion snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the water collection element includes:

[0019] The water collection section includes the water collection trough, the first side, and the second side;

[0020] A toggle part, connected to the second side, protrudes from the water collection part along the height direction of the cooking device.

[0021] In some embodiments, the actuating part is disposed on the front side of the water collection part.

[0022] In some embodiments, the water collection tank is provided with a drain hole, and the cooking device further includes a plug, which is detachably connected to the drain hole and sealed to the drain hole.

[0023] In some embodiments, the drain hole is disposed on the second side.

[0024] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an integrated stove, including: the cooking equipment described in the first aspect.

[0025] This application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0026] The cooking appliance is rotatably connected to the cabinet body via the lower side of the door. When the door is opened, condensation on the inner wall of the door flows downwards along the inclined direction of the inner wall under the influence of gravity, eventually falling off the lower edge of the inner wall. A water collection device is designed at the bottom of the door to collect the condensation that falls when the door is opened, preventing it from dripping onto the floor or cabinets and avoiding damage to cabinets or slippery floors, thus improving the user experience. The rotatable design of the water collection device allows it to rotate outside the door when a certain amount of condensation is present or when cleaning is needed. This exposes the water collection device, making it convenient for users to clean the condensation or the collection tank itself, providing an even better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0027] 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.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application when the water collection component is in the first position.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application when the water collection component is in the first position and the door is hidden.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking device when the water collecting element is in the second position in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 1 .

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cooking device when the water collecting element is in the second position in one or more embodiments of this application. Figure 2 .

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water collection component of a cooking device in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B in the middle.

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water collection component, the snap-fit ​​component, and the door frame in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the snap-fit ​​connector and the door frame in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the water collecting component and the blocking component are separated in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the water collecting component and the blocking component are connected in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0040] 100-Cooking equipment, 110-Box body, 111-Main body, 1111-Door frame, 111a-Allowing groove, 112-Snap-fit ​​part, 112a-Snap-fit ​​groove, 1121-Second snap-fit ​​part, 1122-Support part, 1123-Guide part, 1123a-Guide slope, 120-Door body, 120a-First axis, 130-Water collection part, 130a-Second axis, 130b-Water collection trough, 130c-Drain hole, 130d-First side, 130e-Second side, 131-First snap-fit ​​part, 132-Water collection part, 133-Toggle part, 140-Blocking part. Detailed Implementation

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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.

[0046] In related technologies, when the door is opened, condensation drips down the inclined direction of the inner wall of the door onto the ground or cabinet, causing damage to the cabinet or making the ground slippery.

[0047] In view of this, the inventor designed a cooking device 100 and an integrated stove. The cooking device 100 has a water collection component 130 designed under the door 120, which can collect the condensation water that falls when the door 120 is opened, preventing the condensation water from falling on the ground or cabinets, avoiding damage to the cabinets or slippery floors caused by the condensation water, and improving the user experience.

[0048] 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.

[0049] The cooking device 100 is roughly rectangular in shape. For ease of description, we define the length direction (X), width direction (Y), and height direction (Z), which are perpendicular to each other. When the cooking device 100 is in use, the vertical direction is the height direction (Z), and the projection of the cooking device 100 in the vertical direction is a rectangle. The direction along the longest side of the rectangle is the length direction (X), and the direction along the widest side is the width direction (Y). Similarly, for ease of description, we define six directions: up, down, left, right, front, and back. The two directions along the height direction are up and down; the two directions along the length direction (X) are left and right; and the two directions along the width direction (Y) are front and back.

[0050] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the cooking appliance 100 includes a housing 110, a door 120, and a water collection component 130. The lower side of the door 120 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 about a first axis 120a, which extends along the length direction X of the cooking appliance 100. The water collection component 130 is disposed below the door 120 and has a water collection trough 130b, as well as opposing first sides 130d and second sides 130e. The first side 130d of the water collection component 130 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 about a second axis 130a, which extends along the height direction Z of the cooking appliance 100. The water collection component 130 has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other. When the water collection component 130 is in the first position, the water collection trough 130b is used to collect liquid that falls from the inner wall of the door 120. When the water collection component 130 switches from the first position to the second position, the second side 130e extends outward from the bottom of the housing 110 and the door 120.

[0051] As is easily understood, the housing 110 has a cooking cavity where food is placed for cooking. The door 120 is rotatably connected to the housing 110. When the door 120 rotates to fit against the housing 110, the cooking cavity closes; when the door 120 rotates away from the housing 110, the cooking cavity opens. During cooking, moisture supplied by the cooking device 100 to the food, or moisture evaporated from the food due to heat, will condense on the inner wall of the door 120.

[0052] The cooking device 100 can be a steam oven, oven, steam-grill combination appliance, microwave oven, etc., and is not limited thereto in this application. It is understood that when the cooking device 100 is a steam oven, oven, or steam-grill combination appliance, the cooking device 100 may further include a heating module installed inside the housing 110. The heating module is used to heat the cooking cavity, and under the heating of the heating module, the food in the cooking cavity slowly cooks. It is understood that when the cooking device 100 is a microwave oven, the cooking device 100 may further include a microwave generating device (such as a magnetron) installed inside the housing 110. The microwave generating device can generate microwaves and introduce them into the cooking cavity. The microwaves cause the molecules of the food in the cooking cavity to vibrate at high frequency, generating heat, thereby achieving rapid heating or cooking of the food.

[0053] The lower side of the door 120 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 around a first axis 120a, which extends along the length X of the cooking device 100. With this design, applying a pulling force to the upper side of the door 120 pulls it away from the housing 110, thus opening the cooking cavity. Applying a pushing force to the upper side of the door 120 pushes it towards the housing 110, thus closing the cooking cavity. When the cooking cavity is open, the door 120 is located in the lower part of the cooking device 100, and it does not obstruct the cavity, making it convenient for the user to retrieve food. Furthermore, this design ensures that the door 120 tends to continue opening under gravity, preventing it from closing uncontrollably due to gravity, reducing the risk of injury from accidental falls and ensuring user safety during use.

[0054] In addition, the lower side of the door 120 is rotatably connected to the housing 110 around the first axis 120a, which allows the condensate on the inner wall of the door 120 to flow downward along the inclined direction of the inner wall under the action of gravity when the door 120 is opened, and finally fall from the lower edge of the inner wall of the door 120 into the water collection tank 130b.

[0055] The water collection trough 130b of the water collection component 130 is used to collect the condensate that falls from the inner wall of the door 120. The water collection component 130 rotates around the second axis 130a, which is set along the height direction Z of the cooking equipment 100. With this design, the water collection component 130 rotates in a plane perpendicular to the length direction X of the cooking equipment 100.

[0056] The water collection component 130 has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, when the water collecting component 130 is in the first position, the water collecting trough 130b is used to collect liquid that falls onto the inner wall of the door body 120. Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the water collecting component 130 switches from the first position to the second position, the second side 130e extends outward from the bottom of the housing 110 and the door 120. That is, the water collecting component 130 has a first position and a second position, and can switch between the two. When the water collecting component 130 is in the first position, the water collection trough 130 is located below the door 120, and condensate falling from the inner wall of the door 120 can fall into the water collection trough 130. When the water collecting component 130 is in the second position, the second side 130e of the water collecting component 130 is located outside the housing 110 and the door 120. The operator applies force to the water collecting component 130, causing it to rotate around the second axis 130a, thus completing the switch between the first and second positions.

[0057] The water collection tank 130b has a limited capacity. When there is a certain amount of condensate in the water collection tank 130b or when it needs to be cleaned, the water collection component 130 can be rotated to the second position. In the second position, the water collection tank 130b is exposed, allowing the user to clean the condensate or the tank itself. When there is a small amount of condensate in the water collection tank 130b or when cleaning is not required, the water collection component 130 is in the first position. When the door 120 is opened, the condensate on the inner wall of the door 120 flows downwards until it falls into the water collection tank 130b and is collected.

[0058] The cooking appliance 100 is rotatably connected to the cabinet 110 via the lower side of the door 120. When the door 120 is opened, condensation on the inner wall of the door 120 flows downwards along the inclined direction of the inner wall under gravity, eventually falling from the lower edge of the inner wall of the door 120. A water collection device 130 is designed below the door 120 to collect the condensation that falls when the door 120 is opened, preventing condensation from falling onto the floor or cabinets, thus avoiding damage to the cabinets or slippery floors, and improving the user experience. The rotatable design of the water collection component 130 allows the second side 130e of the water collection component 130 to rotate outside the door 120 when there is a certain amount of condensate in the water collection component 130 or when the water collection tank 130b needs to be cleaned. At this time, the water collection tank 130b is exposed, which makes it convenient for users to clean the condensate in the water collection tank 130b or clean the water collection tank 130b, providing users with a better user experience.

[0059] In some embodiments, along the height direction Z, the projection of the lower edge of the door 120 is located within the water collection tank 130b, so that the water collection tank 130b can collect the condensate that falls from various parts of the lower edge of the door 120, thereby improving the user experience.

[0060] In some embodiments, the water collection tank 130b is rectangular, with the first side 130d and the second side 130e on its long side.

[0061] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the water collection component 130 is provided with a first snap-fit ​​portion 131; the housing 110 includes a main body 111 and a snap-fit ​​portion 112, the door 120 and the water collection component 130 are both rotatably connected to the main body 111, and the snap-fit ​​portion 112 is connected to the main body 111; the snap-fit ​​portion 112 is located on the rotation path of the first snap-fit ​​portion 131, and when the water collection component 130 is in the first position, the first snap-fit ​​portion 131 snaps into the snap-fit ​​portion 112.

[0062] In these embodiments, the main body 111 has a cooking cavity. The lower side of the door 120 is rotatably connected to the main body 111 about a first axis 120a, the first side 130d of the water collecting member 130 is rotatably connected to the main body 111 about a second axis 130a, and the snap-fit ​​member 112 is fixedly connected to the main body 111.

[0063] When the water collecting component 130 is in the first position, the first engaging part 131 engages with the engaging part 112, limiting the water collecting component 130. This prevents the water collecting component 130 from rotating due to its own weight, condensate impact, or external contact, ensuring that the water collecting tank 130b is always aligned with the dripping area at the lower edge of the door 120. This avoids condensate leakage due to positional misalignment and ensures the reliability of the water collecting component 130. Furthermore, when the user pushes the water collecting component 130 back from the second position to the first position, the moment the first engaging part 131 contacts and engages with the engaging part 112, mechanical feedback (such as a "click" sound or a tactile feedback) is generated. This allows the user to intuitively perceive that the water collecting component 130 is in the first position without visual positioning, simplifying the operation process and improving the ease of use of the cooking equipment 100.

[0064] In some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​portion 131 is disposed on the second side 130e of the water collecting member 130.

[0065] The first side 130d of the water collecting component 130 is hinged to the housing 110 around the second axis 130a. The position of the first side 130d is relatively stable, while the second side 130e is a free end. During the rotation of the water collecting component 130, the displacement of the second side 130e is relatively large, and it is prone to shaking or displacement due to external forces. By setting the first snap-fit ​​part 131 on the second side 130e, the second side 130e of the water collecting component 130 can be constrained, so that the snap-fit ​​part 112 acts on the area of ​​the water collecting component 130 that is prone to displacement, thereby improving the limiting effect on the water collecting component 130. In addition, when the water collecting component 130 is in the first position, the first side 130d of the water collecting component 130 can be supported by the main body 111, and the second side 130e of the water collecting component 130 can be supported by the snap-fit ​​component 112. The forces on both sides of the water collecting component 130 are more balanced, which can reduce the deformation of the water collecting component 130 caused by the force concentration on the first side 130d after long-term use, help extend the service life of the water collecting component 130, and improve the structural reliability of the cooking equipment 100.

[0066] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, in some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​member 112 includes a second snap-fit ​​portion 1121, a support portion 1122, and a guide portion 1123. The second snap-fit ​​portion 1121 is connected to the main body 111 and snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion 131. The support portion 1122 is connected to the front side of the second snap-fit ​​portion 1121, and the water collection member 130 is supported on the support portion 1122. The guide portion 1123 is connected to the front side of the support portion 1122 and has a guide slope 1123a. Along the direction from the housing 110 to the door 120, the distance between the guide slope 1123a and the water collection member 130 in the height direction Z gradually increases.

[0067] The second snap-fit ​​portion 1121 is fixedly connected to the main body 111, the support portion 1122 is fixedly connected to the second snap-fit ​​portion 1121, and the guide portion 1123 is fixedly connected to the support portion 1122. When the water collecting component 130 is in the first position, the water collecting component 130 is located above the snap-fit ​​portion 112, the support portion 1122 supports the water collecting component 130, and the second snap-fit ​​portion 1121 snaps into the first snap-fit ​​portion 131.

[0068] The guide section 1123 is designed with a guide ramp 1123a. When the user pushes the water collecting component 130 from the second position to the first position, the guide ramp 1123a can first contact the water collecting component 130, providing guidance for the water collecting component 130. Even if there is a slight deviation in the initial alignment of the second side 130e of the water collecting component 130, it can gradually move upward along the guide ramp 1123a, and finally move onto the support section 1122 and engage with the second engaging section 1121. This design reduces the difficulty of operation for the user and improves the error tolerance and convenience of operation. When the water collector 130 is in the first position, the support part 1122 supports the water collector 130, preventing the first side 130d of the water collector 130 from bearing the weight of the water collector 130 and the condensate water alone, which helps to reduce the deformation of the water collector 130 and extend its service life. In addition, the contact between the support part 1122 and the water collector 130 can limit the horizontal sway of the water collector 130. Combined with the horizontal limiting of the second snap-fit ​​part 1121, the overall posture of the water collector 130 is more stable, further ensuring the alignment accuracy between the water collection tank 130b and the dripping area at the lower edge of the door body 120.

[0069] In some embodiments, the upper end surface of the support portion 1122 is a plane, and the lower end surface of the water collecting member 130 is also a plane, with the upper end surface of the support portion 1122 in surface contact with the lower end surface of the water collecting member 130.

[0070] Compared to point or line contact, surface contact increases the contact area between the support 1122 and the water collector 130, allowing the weight of the water collector 130 (its own weight and the weight of the condensate) to be evenly distributed on the support 1122. This prevents deformation of the support 1122 or warping of the water collector 130 caused by localized stress concentration, thus helping to ensure structural stability. Simultaneously, the increased contact area also helps to enhance the friction between the support 1122 and the water collector 130, further limiting minor horizontal sliding or displacement of the water collector 130, making its posture more stable in the first position.

[0071] like Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the main body 111 includes a door frame 1111. When the door 120 is closed, it fits against the door frame 1111. A snap-fit ​​member 112 is disposed below the door frame 1111 and is fixedly connected to the door frame 1111. A clearance groove 111a is formed between the door frame 1111 and the snap-fit ​​member 112. When the water collecting member 130 is in the first position, it is located within the clearance groove 111a. With this design, in the height direction Z, the water collecting member 130 can also be limited by the top wall of the clearance groove 111a, that is, by the lower end face of the door frame 1111, thereby limiting the excessive upward movement of the water collecting member 130 and avoiding deformation caused by the upward tilting of the water collecting member 130 under force.

[0072] In some embodiments, the door frame 1111 and the snap-fit ​​member 112 are integrally formed. The integral forming method is varied, such as injection molding, 3D printing, stamping, etc., and is not limited in this application. The integral forming of the door frame 1111 and the snap-fit ​​member 112 facilitates the processing of the snap-fit ​​member 112.

[0073] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the first snap-fit ​​portion 131 is a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​member 112 has a snap-fit ​​groove 112a, in which the snap-fit ​​protrusion snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 112a.

[0074] The snap-fit ​​protrusion engages with the snap-fit ​​groove 112a. By embedding the protrusion into the snap-fit ​​groove 112a, the water collection component 130 can be positioned in both the length (X) and width (Y) directions. During the process of pushing the water collection component 130 from the second position to the first position, the snap-fit ​​protrusion first slides on the guide slope 1123a, then slides on the support portion 1122, and finally enters the snap-fit ​​groove 112a. The moment the snap-fit ​​protrusion is positioned within the snap-fit ​​groove 112a, a "click" sound and tactile feedback are produced, allowing the user to intuitively perceive that the water collection component 130 is in the first position. Furthermore, the user can release the snap-fit ​​with minimal force, making it convenient for use.

[0075] In an embodiment where the snap-fit ​​member 112 includes a second snap-fit ​​portion 1121, the second snap-fit ​​portion 1121 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 112a.

[0076] In some embodiments, the peripheral surface of the snap-fit ​​protrusion is arc-shaped, with a smaller lower end and a larger upper end.

[0077] The smaller lower end of the snap-fit ​​protrusion reduces the difficulty of it entering the snap-fit ​​groove 112a. Even if there is a slight deviation between the snap-fit ​​protrusion and the snap-fit ​​groove 112a, the smaller lower end can guide the snap-fit ​​protrusion smoothly into the snap-fit ​​groove 112a, effectively improving the convenience of the snap-fit ​​process. At the same time, the arc-shaped design of the circumference of the snap-fit ​​protrusion can decompose the pulling force applied by the user into a component force along the arc surface when it needs to be removed from the snap-fit ​​groove 112a. This reduces the external force required to release the snap-fit, reduces jamming, and makes it easier and smoother to rotate the water collection component 130 from the first position to the second position.

[0078] In some embodiments, the sidewall of the snap-fit ​​groove 112a is also frustum-shaped, with a smaller lower end and a larger upper end.

[0079] The circumference of the frustum-shaped section is inclined. When it is necessary to remove the snap-fit ​​protrusion from the snap-fit ​​groove 112a, this inclined surface can guide the snap-fit ​​protrusion, helping to reduce jamming and allowing the snap-fit ​​protrusion to be easily removed from the snap-fit ​​groove 112a. In addition, the design of the larger upper end of the snap-fit ​​groove 112a provides a larger accommodating space for the snap-fit ​​protrusion to extend into it, reducing the difficulty of aligning the snap-fit ​​protrusion with the snap-fit ​​groove 112a and facilitating the snap-fit ​​protrusion to enter the snap-fit ​​groove 112a.

[0080] Due to the limitation of the height Z dimension of the cooking equipment 100, the gap between the door 120 and the platform supporting the cooking equipment 100 (such as a stove, table, etc.) is usually small. The water collection component 130 is located in the narrow gap below the door 120, which restricts the space for the user to operate the water collection component 130 and makes it inconvenient for the user to apply force to the water collection component 130.

[0081] Therefore, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the water collecting component 130 includes a water collecting portion 132 and a deflecting portion 133. The water collecting portion 132 has a water collecting groove 130b, a first side 130d, and a second side 130e. The deflecting portion 133 is connected to the second side 130e and protrudes from the water collecting portion 132 along the height direction Z of the cooking device 100.

[0082] In these embodiments, the actuating part 133 allows the user to apply force to it, thereby rotating the water collecting component 130 around the second axis 130a and switching between the first and second positions. Along the height direction Z, the actuating part 133 protrudes from the water collecting part 132, meaning it extends beyond either the upper or lower surface of the water collecting part 132. This design facilitates user access to and application of force to the actuating part 133. Furthermore, the protruding actuating part 133 visually indicates the operating position through its shape, preventing users from blindly searching in gaps and further improving operational efficiency and convenience. This contributes to smoother and less strenuous rotation of the water collecting component 130. In these embodiments, the water collecting part 132 is supported on the support part 1122.

[0083] In some embodiments, in the height direction Z, the water collection part 132 is disposed near the door body 120, and the actuating part 133 protrudes from the lower surface of the water collection part 132.

[0084] In the vertical direction Z, the water collection part 132 is positioned close to the door body 120, which helps to shorten the distance from the lower edge of the door body 120 to the water collection trough 130b, facilitating the collection of condensate. Because the water collection part 132 is positioned close to the door body 120, the distance between the water collection part 132 and the door body 120 in the vertical direction Z is smaller; correspondingly, a relatively larger gap can be formed between the water collection part 132 and the platform supporting the cooking equipment 100 (such as a stove, table, etc.) in the vertical direction Z. The actuating part 133 is designed to protrude from the lower surface of the water collection part 132, utilizing this larger gap to facilitate the user inserting their fingers under the water collection part 132 to contact and apply force to the actuating part 133.

[0085] In some embodiments, the actuating part 133 is disposed on the front side of the water collection part 132.

[0086] This design allows the actuating part 133 to be closer to the front edge of the cooking device 100. When the water collection part 130 is in the first position, the user only needs to insert a small amount of their finger under the water collection part 132 to access the actuating part 133. Compared to a solution where the actuating part 133 is located in the middle or rear of the water collection part 130, this reduces the depth the hand needs to penetrate, making it more convenient for the user.

[0087] In some embodiments, both the water collecting part 132 and the actuating part 133 are sheet-shaped. The central region of the water collecting part 132 is formed into a water collecting groove 130b by stamping. The water collecting part 132 is perpendicular to the height direction Z, and the actuating part 133 is perpendicular to the width direction Y.

[0088] like Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, in some embodiments, the water collection tank 130b is provided with a drain hole 130c, and the cooking device 100 also includes a plug 140, which is detachably connected to the drain hole 130c and is sealed to the drain hole 130c.

[0089] It should be noted that when the plug 140 is connected inside the drain hole 130c, the plug 140 and the drain hole 130c are sealed together. The plug 140 blocks the drain hole 130c, preventing condensate in the water collection tank 130b from draining through the drain hole 130c. When a certain amount of water remains in the water collection tank 130b, the user can remove the plug 140 from the drain hole 130c. The plug 140 will no longer block the drain hole 130c, and the condensate in the water collection tank 130b will drain through the drain hole 130c, facilitating the user's cleaning of the condensate in the water collection tank 130b.

[0090] In some embodiments, the plug 140 is a rubber plug, which fits tightly against the inner wall of the drain hole 130c through its own elastic deformation to achieve a seal and prevent condensate leakage.

[0091] In some embodiments, a drain hole 130c is provided on the bottom wall of the water collection tank 130b to facilitate the complete discharge of condensate in the water collection tank 130b through the drain hole 130c.

[0092] In some embodiments, a drain hole 130c is provided on the second side 130e of the water collection member 130.

[0093] During the rotation of the water collecting component 130, the displacement of the second side 130e is greater. When the water collecting component 130 is in the second position, the second side 130e is farther from the door body 120 relative to the first side 130d. Positioning the drain hole 130c on the second side 130e of the water collecting component 130 helps to ensure that when the water collecting component 130 is in the second position, the drain hole 130c and the plug 140 are far from the door body 120, facilitating quick installation or removal of the plug 140 by the user and avoiding interference with the door body 120.

[0094] The following describes the working principle of cooking equipment 100:

[0095] When there is a certain amount of condensate in the water collection tank 130b or when the water collection tank 130b needs to be cleaned, the user inserts their finger under the water collection component 130, holds the actuating part 133 and applies force outward, causing the first locking part 131 of the water collection component 130 to disengage from the locking groove 112a; the water collection component 130 then rotates around the second axis 130a to the second position, exposing the water collection tank 130b. The user can then pull the blocking part 140 out of the drain hole 130c, and the drain hole 130c is no longer blocked, allowing the condensate in the water collection tank 130b to drain through the drain hole 130c; after the condensate is drained, the user can also perform cleaning operations such as wiping the water collection component 130.

[0096] After the water collecting component 130 is cleaned, the user inserts the plug 140 into the drain hole 130c to seal it, and then pushes the actuating part 133 with their finger to rotate the water collecting component 130 around the second axis 130a to the first position. During the rotation of the water collecting component 130, the locking protrusion of the water collecting component 130 will first contact the guide slope 1123a of the guide part 1123, and slide backward along the guide slope 1123a to the support part 1122. After continuing to slide backward a certain distance on the support part 1122, the locking protrusion finally slides into the locking groove 112a and engages with it. The moment the locking protrusion is in the locking groove 112a, mechanical feedback will be generated. After receiving the feedback, the user can stop applying force to the actuating part 133.

[0097] When the food in the cooking cavity is cooked, the user applies a pulling force to the upper side of the door 120, and the lower side of the door 120 rotates around the first axis 120a. Under the action of gravity, the condensate on the inner wall of the door 120 flows downward along the inclined direction of the inner wall and finally falls from the lower edge of the inner wall of the door 120 into the water collection tank 130b.

[0098] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides an integrated stove, including the cooking device 100 described above.

[0099] Since this integrated cooktop includes the aforementioned cooking equipment 100, it naturally possesses all the beneficial effects of the cooking equipment 100, which will not be elaborated upon here. An integrated cooktop may also include a cooktop, a range hood, etc.

[0100] 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 device, characterized in that, include: Box (110); A door (120) is rotatably connected to the housing (110) about a first axis (120a), the lower side of which extends along the length of the cooking device (100). A water collection component (130) is disposed below the door body (120) and has a water collection trough (130b) and opposing first side (130d) and second side (130e). The first side (130d) is rotatably connected to the housing (110) about a second axis (130a), which extends along the height direction of the cooking device (100). The water collection component (130) has a first position and a second position that can be switched between each other. When the water collection component (130) is in the first position, the water collection trough (130b) is used to collect liquid that falls from the inner wall of the door body (120). When the water collection component (130) switches from the first position to the second position, the second side (130e) extends outward from the bottom of the housing (110) and the door body (120).

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water collecting component (130) is provided with a first snap-fit ​​part (131); The box (110) includes a main body (111) and a snap-fit ​​component (112). The door (120) and the water collection component (130) are both rotatably connected to the main body (111), and the snap-fit ​​component (112) is connected to the main body (111). The snap-fit ​​member (112) is located on the rotation path of the first snap-fit ​​part (131). When the water collecting member (130) is in the first position, the first snap-fit ​​part (131) snaps into the snap-fit ​​member (112).

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​portion (131) is disposed on the second side (130e).

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​connector (112) includes: The second snap-fit ​​part (1121) is connected to the main body (111) and snaps into the first snap-fit ​​part (131); A support part (1122) is connected to the front side of the second snap-fit ​​part (1121), and the water collection part (130) is supported on the support part (1122); The guide portion (1123) is connected to the front side of the support portion (1122) and has a guide slope (1123a); along the direction from the box body (110) to the door body (120), the distance between the guide slope (1123a) and the water collection component (130) in the height direction gradually increases.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​part (131) is a snap-fit ​​protrusion, and the snap-fit ​​member (112) has a snap-fit ​​groove (112a), and the snap-fit ​​protrusion snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove (112a).

6. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water collection component (130) includes: The water collection section (132) has the water collection trough (130b), the first side (130d), and the second side (130e); A toggle part (133) is connected to the second side (130e) and protrudes from the water collection part (132) along the height direction of the cooking device (100).

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The actuating part (133) is located on the front side of the water collection part (132).

8. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The water collection tank (130b) is provided with a drain hole (130c), and the cooking device (100) also includes a plug (140), which is detachably connected to the drain hole (130c) and sealed to the drain hole (130c).

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drain hole (130c) is provided on the second side (130e).

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

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