Cooking apparatus

Abstract

This application provides a cooking device, relating to the field of kitchen appliance technology, to solve the technical problem of high cost caused by the complex structure of steam condensation systems in cooking devices. The cooking device includes: an inner liner and an air guide. The inner liner has a cooking cavity, and the air guide is located above the inner liner and has an air guide channel running through it in the front-to-back direction. The rear side of the air guide channel is the air inlet, and the front side is the air outlet. The cooking device also includes a condensation box and a conduit. The condensation box is disposed within the air guide channel and has a condensation cavity. The condensation box also has a steam inlet and a drain outlet communicating with the condensation cavity. The steam inlet is connected to the cooking cavity and is located downstream of the cooking cavity along the steam flow direction. The water inlet of the conduit is connected to the drain outlet to discharge the condensate formed in the condensation cavity through the conduit. This application eliminates the need for a separate water collection box below the condensation box, thus simplifying the structure and reducing costs.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Modern cooking appliances (such as microwave-steam-oven combos, steam ovens, and steam cabinets) typically have a steam cooking function. During or after steam cooking, a large amount of high-temperature steam is generated inside the cooking cavity. To prevent steam from accumulating inside the cavity and causing excessive pressure or affecting the electronic components of the appliance, the excess steam needs to be released. Directly releasing high-temperature steam poses a risk of scalding users or damaging cabinets. Therefore, condensation technology is commonly used to cool the steam into water before collecting or releasing it.

[0003] In related technologies, cooking equipment includes an inner pot with a cooking cavity and a steam condensation system located above the inner pot. The steam condensation system includes a condensation channel, condensation fins, a water collection box, and a cooling fan. The condensation fins are disposed in the condensation channel, and the cooling fan is disposed at the air inlet of the condensation channel. The air generated by the cooling fan can dissipate heat from the condensation fins. The water collection box is disposed directly below the condensation fins. The steam outlet of the cooking cavity is connected to the air inlet of the condensation channel. In this way, the steam in the cooking cavity enters the condensation channel, and the steam undergoes heat exchange and condensation as it passes through the condensation fins to form condensate. The condensate drips down the condensation fins into the water collection box for collection.

[0004] However, the steam condensation system in the relevant technology has technical problems such as complex structure and complicated assembly process. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above problems, this application provides a cooking device that aims to solve the problem of complex structure of steam condensation system, thereby reducing cost.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] This application provides a cooking device, including: an inner pot and a guide air component. The inner pot has a cooking cavity, and the guide air component is disposed above the inner pot and has a guide air channel that runs through the front and rear direction of the cooking device. The rear side of the guide air channel is the air inlet end, and the front side is the air outlet end.

[0008] The cooking device also includes a condenser box and a conduit. The condenser box is disposed in the air guide channel and has a condensation chamber. The condenser box also has a steam inlet and a drain outlet that communicate with the condensation chamber. The steam inlet is connected to the cooking chamber and is located downstream of the cooking chamber along the steam flow direction. The water inlet end of the conduit is connected to the drain outlet so as to discharge the condensate formed in the condensation chamber through the conduit.

[0009] In this embodiment, a condenser box and a conduit are provided, and the condenser box is placed in the air guide channel above the inner liner. The condenser box has a condensation chamber, a steam inlet communicating with the condensation chamber, and a drain outlet. The steam inlet is connected to the cooking chamber so that the steam discharged from the cooking chamber can directly enter the condensation chamber through the steam inlet. The air in the air guide channel dissipates heat and cools the condenser box, so that the steam entering the condensation chamber can quickly condense to form condensate. The water inlet end of the conduit is connected to the drain outlet so that the condensate formed in the condensation chamber can be discharged through the conduit. In this way, the condenser box not only has the function of exchanging heat with steam to produce condensate, but also has the function of collecting condensate. There is no need to set up a separate water collection box, thereby simplifying the structure, improving integration, and reducing costs.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the bottom wall of the condenser box is a downwardly sloping surface along the direction from the rear to the front of the cooking device, and the drain outlet is located at one end of the condenser box near the front of the cooking device.

[0011] In this way, the condensate generated in the condensation chamber can quickly flow to the drain outlet and be discharged through the drain outlet.

[0012] In some alternative implementations, the drain outlet is located at the lowest point of the condenser box.

[0013] In this way, the condensate in the condensation chamber can be discharged from the drain in a timely manner, reducing the amount of condensate remaining in the condensation chamber.

[0014] In some alternative embodiments, the drain outlet has a guide bevel along its edge to guide condensate from the condensation chamber to the drain outlet.

[0015] This further improves the drainage of condensate from the condensation chamber through the drain outlet, reducing the amount of condensate residue in the condensation chamber.

[0016] In some alternative embodiments, the condenser box has an exhaust port on the side wall near the front of the cooking device, and the exhaust port is connected to the condenser chamber and the air guide channel respectively.

[0017] In this way, the residual steam in the condensation chamber can enter the air guide channel through the exhaust port and be discharged with the airflow in the air guide channel.

[0018] In some alternative embodiments, there are multiple vents, which are arranged at intervals along the length of the condenser box, wherein the length of the condenser box is consistent with the width of the cooking device.

[0019] This can improve the efficiency of removing residual steam from the condensation chamber.

[0020] In some alternative embodiments, the conduit and the condenser box are an integral structure.

[0021] This allows for a further reduction in the number of parts, assembly processes, and costs.

[0022] In some optional embodiments, the inner bottom wall of the condenser box has a plurality of raised ribs extending along the front-rear direction of the cooking device, and the plurality of raised ribs are arranged sequentially at intervals along the width direction of the cooking device on the inner bottom wall of the condenser box.

[0023] This increases the heat exchange area between the steam and the condenser, thereby improving the efficiency of steam conversion into condensate and reducing the amount of steam discharged.

[0024] In some alternative embodiments, the cooking device further includes a steam generator and a water circuit unit, the water circuit unit being disposed outside the inner liner, the steam generator being used to generate steam and deliver it to the inner liner, the water circuit unit being used to provide water to the steam generator, and the outlet end of the conduit being connected to the water circuit unit so that the condensate in the condensation chamber flows back to the water circuit unit through the conduit.

[0025] In this way, the water discharged from the conduit can be utilized by the water system unit, thereby improving economic efficiency.

[0026] In some optional embodiments, the cooking device further includes a cooling fan disposed at the air inlet end of the air guide channel. The cooling fan is used to provide cooling airflow into the air guide channel so that the cooling airflow passes through the condenser box and is discharged from the air outlet end of the air guide channel.

[0027] This improves the heat exchange efficiency of the condenser box, thereby enhancing the condensation effect within the condenser box.

[0028] In some optional embodiments, the air guide is an air guide hood, the top of the inner liner has a top plate, the air guide hood is disposed on the top plate and together with the top plate form the air guide channel, the condenser box is connected to the air guide hood, and there is a gap between the outer bottom wall of the condenser box and the top plate.

[0029] In this way, the existing top plate on the top of the inner liner and the air guide cover are used together to form an air guide channel, which reduces the number of parts in the whole machine, simplifies the structure, and reduces costs.

[0030] In some alternative embodiments, the air guide shroud has a downwardly sloping section along the direction from the rear to the front of the cooking device, and the condenser box is connected to the sloping section.

[0031] This increases the contact area between the condenser box and the heat dissipation airflow in the air duct, thereby improving the condensation effect on the condenser box.

[0032] In some optional embodiments, the condenser box includes a box body and a box cover, the box cover being detachably fastened to the box body to jointly enclose and form the condenser cavity, and the box cover being connected to the air guide shroud.

[0033] This ensures the airtightness of the condensation chamber and also facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the casing.

[0034] In addition to the technical problems solved by the embodiments of this application, the technical features constituting the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by the technical features of these technical solutions described above, other technical problems that can be solved by the cooking equipment provided by the embodiments of this application, other technical features included in the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects brought about by these technical features will be further explained in detail in the specific implementation. Attached Figure Description

[0035] 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.

[0036] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Partial structural diagram;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Partial structural diagram;

[0040] Figure 5 A partial structural schematic diagram of the cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective;

[0041] Figure 6 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the condenser box in a cooking device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application from another perspective.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0044] 10-Cooking equipment;

[0045] 100 - Inner pot; 110 - Cooking cavity; 111 - Steam vent; 112 - Top plate;

[0046] 200 - Air guide component; 210 - Air guide channel; 220 - Inclined section;

[0047] 300 - Condensation box; 300a - Box body; 300b - Box lid;

[0048] 310 - Condensation chamber; 320 - Steam inlet; 330 - Drain outlet; 340 - Vent hole; 350 - Rib;

[0049] 400-catheter;

[0050] 500-Waterway Unit;

[0051] 600-Cooling fan. Detailed Implementation

[0052] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0053] This application provides a cooking device, including but not limited to kitchen appliances with steam cooking functions such as microwave-steam-grill combos, steam ovens, and ovens. The cooking device includes an inner pot, a heating element, and a steam generator. The inner pot has a cooking cavity. The heating element includes, for example, a heating pipe disposed on at least one of the top wall, side wall, and bottom wall of the cooking cavity to generate heat for cooking food, such as baking. The steam generator generates steam to steam-cook the food inside the cooking cavity.

[0054] When using the steam cooking function, a large amount of high-temperature steam is generated in the cooking chamber during or after the cooking process. To prevent steam from accumulating in the chamber and causing excessive pressure or affecting the electronic components of the device, the excess steam needs to be released. Directly releasing high-temperature steam poses a risk of scalding users or damaging cabinets. Therefore, condensation technology is commonly used to cool the steam into water before collection or release.

[0055] In some embodiments, the cooking appliance is provided with an independent steam condensation system located above the inner liner. The steam condensation system includes a condensation channel, condensation fins, a water collection box, and a cooling fan. The condensation fins are disposed in the condensation channel, and the cooling fan is disposed at the air inlet of the condensation channel. The air generated by the cooling fan can dissipate heat from the condensation fins. The water collection box is disposed directly below the condensation fins. The steam outlet of the cooking chamber is connected to the air inlet of the condensation channel. In this way, the steam in the cooking chamber enters the condensation channel, and the steam undergoes heat exchange and condensation as it passes through the condensation fins to form condensate. The condensate drips down the condensation fins into the water collection box for collection.

[0056] However, in the above embodiments, for example, the water receiving box separately set below the condenser fins requires additional storage space and support structure, which leads to problems such as complex overall structure of the cooking equipment, a large number of parts, and complicated assembly process.

[0057] To overcome the shortcomings of the above embodiments, this application provides a cooking device that aims to improve the steam condensation system by proposing a highly integrated steam condensation structure, thereby simplifying the overall structure, reducing the complexity of the assembly process, and lowering costs.

[0058] The contents of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can have a clearer and more detailed understanding of the contents of this application.

[0059] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application embodiment provides a cooking device 10, which further includes an air guide 200. The air guide 200 is disposed above the inner pot 100 and has an air guide channel 210 that runs through the cooking device 10 in the front-back direction. The rear side of the air guide channel 210 is the air inlet end and the front side is the air outlet end. A cooling fan 600 can be provided at the air inlet end of the air guide channel 210. Various electronic components such as circuit boards can be disposed in the air guide channel 210. In this way, the cooling fan 600 generates a cooling airflow, which can dissipate heat from the various electronic components located in the air guide channel 210, thereby improving the service life and operational reliability of the various electronic components.

[0060] Please continue to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the cooking device 10 provided in this embodiment of the application also includes a condenser box 300 and a conduit 400. The condenser box 300 is disposed in the air guide channel 210 and has a condensation chamber 310. The condenser box 300 also has a steam inlet 320 and a drain outlet 330 that communicate with the condensation chamber 310. The steam inlet 320 communicates with the cooking chamber 110. Along the steam flow direction, the steam inlet 320 is located downstream of the cooking chamber 110. The water inlet end of the conduit 400 communicates with the drain outlet 330 so that the condensate formed in the condensation chamber 310 can be discharged through the conduit 400.

[0061] The condenser box 300 has good thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance and structural strength. Its materials include, but are not limited to, aluminum alloy, copper and its alloys, stainless steel, and non-metallic thermally conductive composite materials.

[0062] It should be noted that a steam outlet 111 may be provided on the side wall of the inner liner 100. A vent pipe is connected between the steam outlet 111 and the steam inlet 320 of the condenser box 300. When the steam in the cooking cavity 110 needs to be discharged, the steam can enter the condenser box 310 in sequence through the steam outlet 111, the vent pipe, and the steam inlet 320. The condenser box 300 is located on the flow path of the heat dissipation airflow in the air guide channel 210. Therefore, the heat dissipation airflow in the air guide channel 210 can pass through the condenser box 300 to dissipate heat and cool the condenser box 300. The steam entering the condenser box 310 exchanges heat with the cavity wall of the condenser box 310 to condense and form condensate water, which accumulates in the condenser box 310. The condensate water accumulated in the condenser box 310 can be discharged through the drain outlet 330 into the conduit 400.

[0063] Since the steam enters the condensation chamber 310 directly, the high-temperature steam will not escape into the area with electronic components in the air guide channel 210, thereby avoiding the impact of high-temperature steam on the performance and service life of the electronic components in the air guide channel 210.

[0064] For example, the outlet of the conduit 400 can extend directly to the outside of the cooking device 10 and connect to an external water container, or the outlet of the conduit 400 can connect to an external sink, pool, or other similar facility to allow condensate to drain out. This eliminates the need to install a water collection box inside the cooking device 10, thus simplifying the structure of the cooking device 10.

[0065] Another example is shown below. Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the cooking device 10 includes a water circuit unit 500, which includes a water tank, a water pump, and a water pipe. The water pump is connected to the water tank, and the water pipe is connected between the water pump and the steam generator so that the water circuit unit 500 supplies water to the steam generator so that the steam generator produces steam. In this embodiment, the outlet end of the conduit 400 is connected to the water circuit unit 500. For example, the outlet end of the conduit 400 can be connected to the water tank or the water pipe. In this way, the condensate discharged from the conduit 400 directly enters the water circuit unit 500 and is recycled by the water circuit unit 500, thereby improving energy utilization.

[0066] Therefore, in this embodiment, by setting a condenser box 300 and a conduit 400, and placing the condenser box 300 in the air guide channel 210 above the inner liner 100, the condenser box 300 has a condensation chamber 310, a steam inlet 320 communicating with the condenser chamber 310, and a drain outlet 330. The steam inlet 320 is connected to the cooking chamber 110, so that the steam discharged from the cooking chamber 110 directly enters the condenser chamber 310 through the steam inlet 320. The air in the air guide channel 210 dissipates heat and cools the condenser box 300, so that the steam entering the condenser chamber 310 can quickly condense to form condensate. The water inlet end of the conduit 400 is connected to the drain outlet 330, so that the condensate formed in the condenser chamber 310 can be discharged through the conduit 400. In this way, the condenser box 300 not only has the function of exchanging heat with steam to produce condensate, but also has the function of collecting condensate. There is no need to set up a separate water collection box and condensation channel, which simplifies the structure, improves the integration, reduces the complexity of the installation process, and thus reduces the overall cost of the machine.

[0067] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, along the direction from the rear to the front of the cooking device 10, the bottom wall of the condenser box 300 is a downward sloping surface, and the drain outlet 330 is located at one end of the condenser box 300 near the front of the cooking device 10. In this way, the condensate generated in the condenser chamber 310 can quickly flow to the drain outlet 330 and be discharged through the drain outlet 330 to avoid condensate remaining in the condenser chamber 310.

[0068] In order to further improve the drainage efficiency of condensate in the condensation chamber 310, in this embodiment, the drain outlet 330 is located at the lowest position of the condensation box 300. In this way, the condensate in the condensation chamber 310 can be discharged from the drain outlet 330 in a timely manner, reducing the residue of condensate in the condensation chamber 310.

[0069] In some embodiments, the edge of the drain outlet 330 may be provided with a guide slope to guide the condensate in the condensation chamber 310 to the drain outlet 330. This can further improve the discharge of condensate in the condensation chamber 310 from the drain outlet 330 and reduce the residue of condensate in the condensation chamber 310.

[0070] In addition, the condensation chamber 310 where the drain outlet 330 is located has a recessed area on its cavity wall. The recessed area is the lowest position of the condensation box 300. The drain outlet 330 is located in the recessed area. This can further improve the drainage efficiency of condensate and prevent the residue of condensate in the condensation chamber 310.

[0071] The edge of the recessed area and the edge of the drain outlet 330 are inclined guide slopes to quickly guide the condensate entering the recessed area to the drain outlet 330 for discharge, further preventing condensate from remaining in the recessed area and thus avoiding odor caused by condensate residue in the condensation box 300.

[0072] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the condenser box 300 has an exhaust port 340 on the side wall near the front of the cooking device 10. The exhaust port 340 is connected to the condenser chamber 310 and the air guide channel 210 respectively. In this way, the residual steam in the condenser chamber 310 (i.e., steam that has not been converted into condensate) can enter the air guide channel 210 through the exhaust port 340 and be discharged with the airflow in the air guide channel 210.

[0073] It should be noted that, along the flow direction of the heat dissipation airflow, the condenser box 300 is located downstream of each electronic component in the air guide channel 210. In this way, the steam that has not been converted into condensate enters the air guide channel 210 through the exhaust port 340 and will be discharged directly from the air outlet with the heat dissipation airflow. It will not flow back and diffuse to the location of the electronic components in the air guide channel 210, thus avoiding any adverse effects on the electronic components.

[0074] To improve the efficiency of removing residual steam from the condenser box 300, in the embodiments of this application, such as... Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, there are multiple exhaust holes 340, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the length of the condenser box 300. The length of the condenser box 300 is consistent with the width of the cooking device 10, which can improve the efficiency of exhausting residual steam in the condenser chamber 310.

[0075] Please continue to refer to Figure 7 As shown, the conduit 400 and the condenser box 300 can be an integral structure formed by casting or injection molding, which can further reduce the number of parts, reduce assembly processes, and reduce costs.

[0076] Additionally, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the inner bottom wall of the condenser box 300 has a plurality of raised ribs 350 extending along the front-back direction of the cooking device 10, and the plurality of raised ribs 350 are arranged sequentially at intervals along the width direction of the cooking device 10 on the inner bottom wall of the condenser box 300. In this way, the heat exchange area between the steam and the condenser chamber 310 can be increased, thereby improving the efficiency of steam conversion into condensate and reducing the amount of steam discharged.

[0077] By setting ribs 350 on the bottom wall of the condenser box 300, not only can the heat exchange area with steam be increased, but the structural strength of the condenser box can also be improved, thereby improving the working reliability of the condenser box.

[0078] Please refer to Figure 5 As shown, the inner liner 100 has a top plate 112 on its top. The top plate 112 is used to fix electronic components or to support other parts on the inner liner 100. The air guide 200 is an air guide cover, which is set on the top plate 112 and together with the top plate 112 forms an air guide channel 210. The condenser box 300 is connected to the air guide cover, and there is a gap between the outer bottom wall of the condenser box 300 and the top plate 112. In this way, by using the existing top plate 112 on the top of the inner liner 100 and the air guide cover to form an air guide channel 210, the number of parts in the whole machine is reduced, the structure is simplified, and the cost is reduced.

[0079] In addition, along the direction from the rear to the front of the cooking device 10, the air guide shroud has a downwardly inclined section 220, and the condenser box 300 is connected to the inclined section 220. In this way, the contact area between the condenser box 300 and the heat dissipation airflow in the air guide channel 210 can be increased, thereby improving the condensation effect of the condenser box 300.

[0080] Of course, the air guide shroud also has a horizontal section. This ensures that the air guide channel 210 has sufficient space, while the inclined section 220 can improve the structural compactness of the cooking equipment 10. By increasing the contact area between the condenser box 300 and the heat dissipation airflow, the condensation effect of the condenser box 300 is improved.

[0081] In some embodiments, the condenser box 300 is a box-shaped structure with an open top, and the air guide shroud partially covers the open part of the condenser box 300 to form a closed condenser cavity 310. This reduces the number of parts and lowers costs.

[0082] In other embodiments, please continue to refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the condenser box 300 includes a box body 300a and a box cover 300b. The box cover 300b is detachably fastened to the box body 300a to jointly enclose and form a condenser cavity 310. The box cover 300b is connected to the air guide shroud. In this way, it is easier to achieve a sealed connection between the box cover 300b and the box body 300a, thereby ensuring the airtightness of the condenser cavity 310. The box cover 300b only needs to be detachably connected by fasteners and magnetic components, which reduces the connection requirements. The detachable connection between the box cover 300b and the box body 300a, as well as the detachable connection between the box cover 300b and the air guide shroud, facilitates the cleaning and maintenance of the box body 300a, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0083] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0084] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0085] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this application should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0086] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90° or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0087] 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 appliance, comprising: The inner liner (100) and the air guide (200) are provided. The inner liner (100) has a cooking cavity (110). The air guide (200) is located above the inner liner (100) and has an air guide channel (210) that runs through the front and back of the cooking device. The rear side of the air guide channel (210) is the air inlet and the front side is the air outlet. Its features are, The cooking device also includes a condenser box (300) and a conduit (400). The condenser box (300) is disposed in the air guide channel (210) and has a condensation chamber (310). The condenser box (300) also has a steam inlet (320) and a drain outlet (330) communicating with the condensation chamber (310). The steam inlet (320) is communicating with the cooking chamber (110). Along the steam flow direction, the steam inlet (320) is located downstream of the cooking chamber (110). The water inlet end of the conduit (400) is communicating with the drain outlet (330) to discharge the condensate formed in the condensation chamber (310) through the conduit (400).

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the direction from the rear to the front of the cooking device, the bottom wall of the condenser box (300) is a downward sloping surface, and the drain outlet (330) is located at one end of the condenser box (300) near the front of the cooking device.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drain outlet (330) is located at the lowest position of the condenser box (300).

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drain outlet (330) has a guide slope along its edge to guide the condensate in the condensation chamber (310) to the drain outlet (330).

5. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The condenser box (300) has an exhaust hole (340) on the side wall near the front of the cooking device. The exhaust hole (340) is connected to the condenser cavity (310) and the air guide channel (210).

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vents (340) are multiple in number and are arranged at intervals along the length of the condenser box (300), wherein the length of the condenser box (300) is consistent with the width of the cooking device; and / or, The conduit (400) and the condenser box (300) are an integral structure.

7. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The inner bottom wall of the condenser box (300) has a plurality of raised ribs (350) extending along the front-back direction of the cooking device, and the plurality of raised ribs (350) are arranged sequentially at intervals along the width direction of the cooking device on the inner bottom wall of the condenser box (300).

8. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The cooking device further includes a steam generator and a water circuit unit (500). The water circuit unit (500) is disposed outside the inner liner (100). The steam generator generates steam and delivers it to the inner liner (100). The water circuit unit (500) provides water to the steam generator. The outlet end of the conduit (400) is connected to the water circuit unit (500) so that the condensate in the condensation chamber (310) flows back to the water circuit unit (500) through the conduit (400); and / or, The cooking equipment also includes a cooling fan (600), which is located at the air inlet of the air guide channel (210). The cooling fan (600) is used to provide cooling airflow into the air guide channel (210) so that the cooling airflow passes through the condenser box (300) and is discharged from the air outlet of the air guide channel (210).

9. The cooking apparatus according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The air guide (200) is an air guide cover. The top of the inner liner (100) has a top plate. The air guide cover is set on the top plate and together with the top plate, they form the air guide channel (210). The condenser box (300) is connected to the air guide cover, and there is a gap between the outer bottom wall of the condenser box (300) and the top plate.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, Along the direction from the rear to the front of the cooking device, the air guide shroud has a downwardly sloping section (220), to which the condenser box (300) is connected; and / or, The condenser box (300) includes a box body (300a) and a box cover (300b). The box cover (300b) is detachably fastened to the box body (300a) to jointly enclose and form the condenser cavity (310). The box cover (300b) is connected to the air guide shroud.

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