Stocking appliance and cooking device

Abstract

The application discloses a storage device and a cooking device. The storage device is used for the cooking device with a heating device. The storage device comprises a storage bin for storing solid food materials, a power panel for controlling at least the heating device, and a partition cavity. The partition cavity is arranged adjacent to or in the storage bin. The power panel is arranged in the partition cavity. A heat transfer structure is arranged between the power panel and the storage bin. According to the application, the power panel generates a certain amount of heat during operation. The power panel is arranged outside the storage bin by the partition cavity. The heat of the power panel can be transferred to the storage bin through the heat transfer structure, so as to heat the solid food materials in the storage bin and remove the moisture of the solid food materials. The solid food materials after moisture removal are kept dry, the freshness of the solid food materials is maintained for a long time, the taste of the cooked food is ensured, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and more specifically to a storage container and a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing automatic cooking devices include a hopper for storing ingredients such as rice, a cooking appliance such as a rice cooker, and a rice washing device. The hopper typically has a large capacity, capable of holding a large amount of rice. When cooking, the rice in the hopper is conveyed to the rice washing device for cleaning, and the cleaned rice is then cooked in the inner pot of the cooking appliance.

[0003] Storing large quantities of rice in silos offers advantages such as convenience and long shelf life. However, rice can become damp if left for extended periods, which affects the taste of the cooked rice. Therefore, large-capacity silos cannot maintain the freshness of rice for long periods.

[0004] Therefore, a storage device is needed to at least partially solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The description of this utility model introduces a series of simplified concepts, which will be further explained in detail in the detailed description section. This description is not intended to limit the key features and essential technical features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to determine the scope of protection of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] To at least partially solve the above problems, this utility model provides a storage container for a cooking apparatus with a heating device, the storage container comprising:

[0007] Storage bins are used to store solid food ingredients;

[0008] Power supply board, for at least controlling the heating device; and

[0009] A partition cavity is provided, which is located adjacent to or within the storage silo. The power board is located within the partition cavity, and a heat transfer structure is provided between the power board and the storage silo.

[0010] According to this solution, the power board generates a certain amount of heat during operation. The power board is positioned near or inside the storage hopper via a partition cavity. The heat from the power board is then transferred to the storage hopper through a heat transfer structure, heating the solid food inside and removing moisture. The dehumidified solid food remains dry, maintaining its freshness for an extended period, ensuring good taste and enhancing the user experience. The storage device provided in this application is particularly suitable for cooking devices with large-capacity storage hoppers.

[0011] Optionally, the storage device further includes an exhaust fan and an air duct constituting the heat transfer structure. The exhaust fan is located inside the partition cavity, with its outlet side facing the power board. The air duct communicates with the partition cavity and is arranged along at least one side wall of the storage silo.

[0012] According to this solution, the heat generated by the power board can be transferred to the air generated by the exhaust fan, forming hot air. The hot air flows out from the partition chamber and into the air duct. As the hot air flows in the air duct, its heat is transferred to the storage hopper via at least the side wall of the storage hopper, thereby heating the solid food. Therefore, by using air to transfer heat, the heat dissipation efficiency of the power board can be improved, the efficiency of heat transfer from the power board to the storage hopper can be increased, and the heat utilization rate can be enhanced.

[0013] Optionally, the air duct is arranged along the bottom wall and the guide wall of the storage silo.

[0014] According to this solution, when hot air flows in the air duct, its heat is transferred to the storage silo through the side wall, guide wall, and bottom wall of the silo. The food can be heated from the side and bottom, and the increased heating area can improve the dehumidification effect of the food. In addition, the increased heat transfer area can improve the efficiency of heat transfer.

[0015] The air duct is a perimeter channel set around the side wall of the storage silo.

[0016] According to this solution, hot air flows horizontally within the air duct, and the heat from the hot air is transferred to the storage silo via the side walls around the silo. This heats the food from all sides of the storage silo, resulting in a larger heating area that improves the dehumidification effect of the food. Furthermore, the larger heat transfer area enhances the efficiency of heat transfer.

[0017] Optionally, when the partition cavity is located adjacent to the storage silo, the air duct is located outside the storage silo, and the bottom wall of the storage silo is provided with an air inlet, which connects the air duct to the storage silo.

[0018] According to this solution, hot air can flow out from the air duct and enter the interior of the storage bin through the air inlet. The heat of the hot air is transferred to the food through thermal contact, resulting in high heat transfer efficiency and better dehumidification effect on the food.

[0019] Optionally, the storage device further includes a first feeding pipe, which is partially located within the storage silo, with the inlet of the first feeding pipe adjacent to the air inlet.

[0020] According to this solution, when hot air flows in the storage bin, some of the hot air flows through the gaps between the food ingredients. In order to avoid the hot air accumulating in the storage bin, some of the hot air can flow out through the first feeding pipe. In addition, when the food ingredients are transported by wind power, the wind can enter the storage bin from the air inlet and flow into the first feeding pipe to drive the food ingredients at the air inlet to flow together.

[0021] Optionally, the power board is arranged vertically, the air duct is arranged horizontally and connected to the bottom of the base, the top of the partition cavity is provided with an internal communication port, and the partition cavity is connected to the air duct through the internal communication port.

[0022] According to this solution, the air flows from the bottom to the top of the partition chamber, with a longer flow path, which helps the air carry away more heat from the power board and improves the efficiency of heat transfer. In addition, the air duct and the power board occupy less space in the storage container, which is conducive to product miniaturization.

[0023] Optionally, the storage device further includes a base, the base including a seat wall forming a hopper cavity, the hopper being located at least at its bottom within the hopper cavity, the seat wall of the base being spaced apart from the hopper wall and forming the air duct.

[0024] According to this solution, the base constitutes the storage silo, and the structure of the base and the storage silo together forms an air duct, avoiding the need to add new components. The structure is simple and conducive to product miniaturization.

[0025] Optionally, the base wall is provided with a first air vent, which is located in at least one region of the base away from the partition cavity.

[0026] According to this solution, the cold air formed after the hot air is heated by the air duct can be discharged from the first air outlet, thus avoiding the accumulation of cold air in the storage container.

[0027] Optionally, the internal space of the storage bin forms a storage cavity, and the partition cavity and the storage cavity share a common cavity wall, which constitutes the heat transfer structure.

[0028] According to this solution, the heat from the power board is transferred to the storage bin via the air in the partitioned chamber and the shared chamber wall. The food is heated from the shared chamber wall. The heat transfer structure is simple and facilitates the production and manufacturing of the product.

[0029] Optionally, the storage device further includes a base forming a hopper cavity, the hopper being removably mounted on the base, at least the bottom of the hopper being located within the hopper cavity, and the partition cavity being located within the hopper cavity.

[0030] According to this solution, the storage bin is a separate container independent of the base. The power board remains on the base and does not move with the storage bin, making it convenient to put in and take out the storage bin. In addition, the base covers at least the bottom of the storage bin, hiding the unsightly bottom part of the storage bin, simplifying the external structure of the product and improving the visual appeal of the product.

[0031] Optionally, the partition cavity and the storage bin are arranged in the front-rear direction of the storage device, with the partition cavity located on the front side of the storage bin.

[0032] According to this scheme, the storage device is designed with a larger front-to-back dimension to accommodate the storage bins and partitions, thereby allowing for a smaller left-to-right dimension, i.e., a smaller width, which is beneficial for product miniaturization.

[0033] Optionally, the power board includes a heat-generating device and a heat dissipation structure, wherein the heat dissipation structure contacts the heat-generating device.

[0034] According to this solution, the heat dissipation structure can dissipate the heat of the power board more quickly, while simultaneously heating the air / cool air rapidly, so that more heat can be transferred to the storage bin through the heat transfer structure, thereby improving the heat utilization rate. In addition, the heat dissipation effect of the power board is better, and the dehumidification effect on the food is better.

[0035] Optionally, the power board includes a semiconductor device, which includes at least one of a transistor, a rectifier, and a diode.

[0036] According to this solution, semiconductor devices are used as heating elements to generate a large amount of heat undesirably during operation. This heat is transferred to the food, which can effectively heat the food to a certain temperature and achieve a better dehumidification effect.

[0037] According to another aspect of this application, a cooking apparatus is provided, the cooking apparatus comprising a cooking utensil, a receiving cavity, and a storage container according to any of the preceding aspects, the cooking utensil comprising a pot and a heating device for heating the pot, the storage container for supplying solid food ingredients to the receiving cavity, and the power board of the storage container being electrically connected to the heating device.

[0038] According to this solution, when the heating device is working, the power board inside the storage container generates unwanted heat. This heat is used to heat the food inside the storage container, removing moisture from the solid food. The dehumidified solid food remains dry, maintaining its freshness for a long time and ensuring good taste after cooking. The storage container provided in this application is particularly suitable for cooking devices with large-capacity storage compartments.

[0039] Optionally, the cooking appliance includes a pot body, the pot body includes a shell forming the inner cavity of the pot body, the inner pot and the heating device are disposed in the inner cavity of the pot body, the storage container cavity of the storage device is connected to the inner cavity of the pot body through a first vent of the storage device, and the shell is provided with a second vent connecting the inner cavity of the pot body to the external environment.

[0040] According to this solution, the cold air formed after the hot air is heated by the air duct can be discharged through the first air outlet, the inner cavity of the pot body, and the second air outlet, thus avoiding the accumulation of cold air in the storage container.

[0041] Optionally, the cooking appliance includes a second feeding pipe and a feeding device. The feeding device is configured to use wind power to transport the solid food ingredients from the storage bin through the first feeding pipe and the second feeding pipe of the storage appliance to the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is the inner pot or a washing cavity for washing the solid food ingredients.

[0042] According to this solution, the feeding pipe between the storage bin and the accommodating cavity provides a flow channel for solid food ingredients so that the solid food ingredients can be transferred under the action of wind. The use of wind power feeding makes the feeding efficiency higher, the amount of food ingredients more controllable, and the feeding structure is simple and convenient for production and manufacturing. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The following drawings, which are incorporated herein by reference as part of this invention, are provided for understanding the invention. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and their descriptions, serving to explain the principles of the invention.

[0044] In the attached image:

[0045] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a cooking apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional exploded view of the cooking apparatus.

[0047] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A side view of a cross-section of the cooking apparatus shown, taken from a vertical section extending in the left-right direction.

[0048] Figure 4 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a three-dimensional representation of the cooking apparatus, with the lid removed.

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a cross-section of the cooking apparatus shown, taken from a vertical section extending along the front-to-back direction.

[0050] Figure 6for Figure 5 A side view of the cross-section of the cooking apparatus shown;

[0051] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cross-section of the cooking device shown in the figure;

[0052] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The diagram shown is a three-dimensional representation of a cooking device with the storage compartment removed.

[0053] Figure 9 for Figure 5 Temperature curves of heating devices on the power supply board.

[0054] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0055] 1. Cooking apparatus 2. Cooking utensils

[0056] 3. Storage containers 4. Clean water tank

[0057] 5. Sewage tank 6. Cover

[0058] 7. Pot body, 8. Inner pot

[0059] 9. Cooking cavity 10. Heating device

[0060] 11 Washing bin 12 Washing chamber

[0061] 13 Washing device 14 Liner

[0062] 15-sided cover, 16-sided removable cover assembly

[0063] 17 drainage pipe 17a upper drainage pipe

[0064] 17b Drainage pipe 18 Storage silo

[0065] 19 Base 20 Storage Chamber

[0066] 21 Storage bin cover 22 Feeding pipe

[0067] 23 Feeding device 24 Suction pipe

[0068] 25 Exhaust pipe 26 Washing silo side wall

[0069] 27. Bottom cover of the washing hopper; 28. Washing drive unit

[0070] 29 Receptacle Chamber 31 First Feeding Pipe

[0071] 32 Second feeding pipe 33 Bin wall

[0072] 34 compartment side wall 35 compartment bottom wall

[0073] 36. Flow guide wall; 37. Flow guide chamber

[0074] 38 air intakes, 39 wall panels

[0075] 40 hopper cavity, 41 side walls

[0076] 42 base walls 43 shell

[0077] 44 Medium Plate 45 Pot Inner Cavity

[0078] 50 Power supply board 51 Heating element

[0079] 52 Heat dissipation structure 53 Partitioned cavity

[0080] 54 Exhaust fan device 55 Air duct

[0081] 56 Internal connecting port 57 Divider plate

[0082] 61 First air inlet 62 Second air inlet Detailed Implementation

[0083] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention can be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, certain technical features well-known in the art have not been described in order to avoid confusion with the present invention.

[0084] To fully understand this invention, a detailed description will be provided below. Obviously, the implementation of this invention is not limited to the specific details familiar to those skilled in the art. Preferred embodiments of this invention are described in detail below; however, other embodiments may also be possible besides these detailed descriptions.

[0085] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to the present invention. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0086] The ordinal numbers such as "first" and "second" used in this invention are merely identifiers and have no other meaning, such as a specific order. Furthermore, for example, the term "first component" does not imply the existence of "second component," and the term "second component" does not imply the existence of "first component."

[0087] It should be noted that the terms “up,” “down,” “front,” “back,” “left,” “right,” “inner,” “outer,” and similar expressions used in this article are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be restrictive.

[0088] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of the present invention is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art.

[0089] This application provides a cooking device. Specifically, it is an automated cooking device capable of automatically adding rice and water and completing the cooking process, such as an automated rice cooker.

[0090] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0091] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the cooking apparatus 1 according to this application includes a cooking appliance 2, a storage container 3, a clean water tank 4, and a wastewater tank 5. The cooking appliance 2 is used to perform cooking functions, such as cooking rice or porridge. The storage container 3 is used to store solid food ingredients, such as rice, beans, and other grains. The storage container 3 can, for example, employ temperature and humidity control measures to preserve the food ingredients. The clean water tank 4 is used to store clean water for cooking and washing. The wastewater tank 5 is used to store wastewater after washing the ingredients.

[0092] Specifically, the cooking appliance 2 includes, for example, a lid 6 and a pot body 7. The pot body 7 is used to heat solid ingredients, and the lid 6 is used to close the pot body 7. A removable inner pot 8 is disposed within the pot body 7, and the internal space of the inner pot 8 forms a cooking cavity 9 for holding ingredients. A heating device 10 is also provided in the pot body 7, for example, below the inner pot 8, to heat the inner pot 8 and cook the ingredients. To facilitate the removal and placement of the inner pot 8, a washing chamber 11 is provided in the lid 6 for washing solid ingredients, and the internal space of the washing chamber 11 forms a washing cavity 12. A washing device 13 is typically installed in the washing chamber 11. When the lid 6 closes the pot body 7, the cooking appliance 1 can control the connection and disconnection between the washing cavity 12 and the cooking cavity 9. Therefore, the cooking appliance 1 of this application can also automatically wash ingredients.

[0093] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover 6 mainly includes a liner 14, a face cover 15, and a removable cover assembly 16. The face cover 15 covers the liner 14 and covers its upper and peripheral sides. The removable cover assembly 16 is located on the lower side of the liner 14 and is detachably installed to the liner 14 for cleaning. Optionally, the washing chamber 11 is connected to the removable cover assembly 16, and the two form a whole. Thus, the washing chamber 11 can be removed from the liner 14 together with the removable cover assembly 16 for cleaning the washing chamber 12.

[0094] The washing chamber 12 is connected to the clean water tank 4 via a clean water pipe (not shown). Clean water from the clean water tank 4 is supplied to the washing chamber 12 via the clean water pipe using a water supply device (e.g., a water pump). The washing chamber 12 is connected to the wastewater tank 5 via a drain pipe 17, thereby discharging the wastewater after washing into the wastewater tank 5. The wastewater tank 5 is, for example, detachably connected to the pot body 7, so that the wastewater tank 5 can be removed from the pot body 7 for easy wastewater treatment and cleaning. The upper drain pipe 17a of the drain pipe 17 is, for example, provided with the washing chamber 11 in the cover 6, and the lower drain pipe 17b is provided inside the pot body 7. When the cover 6 is closed to the pot body 7, the upper drain pipe 17a and the lower drain pipe 17b are connected, thereby connecting the washing chamber 12 to the wastewater tank 5. For example, the outlet of the upper drain pipe 17a faces downward, and the inlet of the lower drain pipe 17b faces upward, so that the outlet and inlet are opposite each other when the cover 6 is closed to the pot body 7.

[0095] The storage container 3 includes a storage bin 18 for storing solid food ingredients and a base 19. The internal space of the storage bin 18 is formed as a storage cavity 20. A storage bin cover 21 is provided on the top of the storage bin 18, which can be opened and closed. The storage bin 18 is detachably / removably mounted on the base 19, allowing it to be removed for loading and cleaning food ingredients. The storage cavity 20 is connected to the washing cavity 12 via a feeding pipe 22. The cooking device 1 also includes, for example, a feeding device 23 for feeding solid food ingredients from the storage cavity 20 into the washing cavity 12 via the feeding pipe 22. The feeding device 23 is configured to use airflow to transfer the food ingredients. The feeding device 23 is, for example, an extraction device (e.g., a fan, air pump, etc.) to use negative pressure to transfer the food ingredients. The extraction device is connected to the washing cavity 12 via an intake pipe 24, and the exhaust port of the feeding device 23 is connected to an exhaust pipe 25 for venting exhaust air to the external environment.

[0096] To save on piping, the cooking appliance 2 is arranged adjacent to the storage container 3 in the horizontal direction, for example, they are arranged adjacent to each other along a first direction. The first direction is, for example, the left-right direction. The cooking appliance 2 and the storage container 3 can also be arranged adjacent to each other along a second direction. The second direction is, for example, the front-back direction. The storage container 3 is adjacent to and arranged side by side with the cooking appliance 2 in the horizontal direction. The storage container 3 is connected to the cooking appliance 2, specifically the base 19 is connected to the pot body 7, thus forming a whole.

[0097] Understandably, the cooking apparatus 1 also includes a control device, and the electrical control components of the cooking apparatus 1 (such as the heating device 10, water pump, fan, etc.) all operate under the control of the control device.

[0098] The workflow of cooking device 1 typically includes the following steps:

[0099] Step 1: Adding ingredients. The cooking device 1 uses an air extraction device and a feeding pipe 22 to transport a certain amount of ingredients from the storage chamber 20 to the washing chamber 12, and then stops the air extraction device.

[0100] The second step is washing the ingredients. The water pump is controlled to add a certain amount of clean water to the washing chamber 12, and then the washing device 13 in the washing chamber 12 is driven to work (e.g., rotate) to wash the ingredients.

[0101] Step 3: Drainage. After the washing process is completed, the washing device 13 is stopped, and the wastewater is discharged into the sewage tank 5 through the drain pipe 17.

[0102] Step 4: Discharge. After washing and draining, connect the washing chamber 12 to the cooking chamber 9. The ingredients in the washing chamber 12 can fall into the cooking chamber 9 by their own weight.

[0103] Because the washing chamber 12 has a limited volume, the control device calculates the number of feeding cycles based on the amount of food set by the user, and repeats steps one to four above until the amount of food in the cooking chamber 9 reaches the user's required amount. When using an air extraction device for feeding, under stable airflow conditions, the amount of food fed is basically proportional to the air extraction time.

[0104] Step 5: Add water. Based on the cooking function set by the user, calculate the amount of water needed for cooking and control the water adding device to add water to the cooking chamber 9 through the washing chamber 12 (that is, water first enters the washing chamber 12 and then enters the cooking chamber 9).

[0105] Step 6: Cooking. Control the heating device 10 according to the cooking program to complete the cooking process.

[0106] Understandably, all of the above steps are performed when the lid 6 closes the pot body 7. Therefore, the cooking device 1 provided in this application is a fully automatic cooking device 1, which allows users to easily complete the entire rice cooking process with just one button operation or remote operation.

[0107] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the washing chamber 11 includes a washing chamber sidewall 26 and a washing chamber bottom cover 27 that surround the washing cavity 12. The washing chamber bottom cover 27 is movable relative to the washing chamber sidewall 26 in an axial direction (e.g., vertical direction). A drain pipe 17 is connected to the washing chamber sidewall 26. The washing chamber sidewall 26 is provided with a drain outlet communicating with the drain pipe 17. During the vertical movement of the washing chamber bottom cover 27, when it is above the drain outlet, the washing chamber 11 can perform washing operations; when it is below the drain outlet but not away from the washing chamber sidewall 26, the washing chamber 11 can perform drainage operations; when it is completely away from the washing chamber sidewall 26, the bottom of the washing chamber 11 is open, allowing the ingredients and water in the washing chamber 11 to enter the inner pot 8, and the washing chamber 11 can perform the operations of discharging ingredients and adding water to the cooking cavity 9.

[0108] A washing drive device 28 is also provided inside the cover 6. The washing drive device 28 is used to drive the washing device 13 to perform the washing action. The washing device 13 is rotatably disposed in the washing chamber 11, for example, the washing device 13 is constructed as a stirring element. The washing drive device 28 is mounted on the liner 14 and is located on the rear side of the washing chamber 11. The washing drive device 28 is capable of driving the washing device 13 to rotate within at least the washing chamber 11 and to move the bottom cover 27 of the washing chamber. Optionally, the washing device 13 is connected to the bottom cover 27 of the washing chamber and moves up and down together with the bottom cover 27 of the washing chamber.

[0109] In this application, the washing chamber 12 and the cooking chamber 9 are both places used for processing solid food ingredients, and are also referred to as processing chambers. The washing bin 11 and the inner pot 8 are corresponding processing bins. The washing device 13 can be understood as the processing device in the washing bin 11. The processing bin may also include, for example, a grinding bin for grinding and crushing food ingredients, and the processing device in the grinding bin may be, for example, a crushing device.

[0110] More broadly, the processing chamber is also a type of container 29 used for at least temporary storage of food ingredients. Correspondingly, the washing chamber 11 and the inner pot 8 are containers used for at least temporary storage of food ingredients. The containers can be used to process food ingredients, i.e., used as processing chambers; or they can be used only for temporary storage of food ingredients, i.e., used as transfer chambers. In the illustrated embodiment, the cooking apparatus 1 is described using the washing chamber 11 for washing food ingredients as an example. However, the containers can also be used for other functions.

[0111] In some embodiments not shown, the cooking device 1 uses pre-washed ingredients, such as pre-rinsed rice, thus the cooking appliance 2 does not need a washing chamber 11. The vacuum device directly transports the solid ingredients from the storage chamber 20 to the cooking chamber 9. The clean water in the clean water tank 4 is used only for cooking and is directly sent into the cooking chamber 9. The above working steps also eliminate the processes of washing, draining, and unloading. The cooking device 1 may also omit the wastewater tank 5. The washing chamber 11 can be replaced, for example, with a grinding chamber. Of course, the cooking device 1 can also have both a washing chamber 11 and a grinding chamber. In other embodiments not shown, the cooking chamber 9 is also used for washing ingredients, so the cooking appliance 2 does not need a separate washing chamber 11. In this case, the clean water tank 4 is connected to the cooking chamber 9 through a clean water pipe extending inside the cover 6.

[0112] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the feeding pipe 22 includes a first feeding pipe 31 located in the storage container 3 and a second feeding pipe 32 located in the cooking appliance 2. The second feeding pipe 32 is disposed in the cover 6 to facilitate connection with the washing chamber 12 in the cover 6. Each of the first feeding pipe 31 and the second feeding pipe 32 provides at least one pipe section, each pipe section having openings at both ends, which are connected by an internal channel (cavity). All channels form a feeding channel. When the cover 6 is in the closed position, the first feeding pipe 31 and the second feeding pipe 32 can be connected and aligned. Exemplarily, the outlet of the first feeding pipe 31 is located on the side of the storage container facing the cooking appliance 2, and the inlet of the second feeding pipe 32 is located on the side of the cover 6 facing the storage container.

[0113] The storage silo 18 includes a silo wall 33 forming a storage cavity 20. The silo wall 33 includes a side wall 34, a bottom wall 35, and an inclined guide wall 36. The side wall 34 is arranged substantially vertically, the bottom wall 35 is arranged substantially horizontally, and the guide wall 36 is inclined relative to the vertical direction and located between the side wall 34 and the bottom wall 35. The angle A between the guide wall 36 and the horizontal plane (see [reference]). Figure 3 The temperature is greater than 20 degrees Celsius. During feeding, solid food ingredients flow towards the bottom wall 35 of the storage silo 18 / storage chamber 20 under the guidance of the guide wall 36. The bottom wall 35 of the storage silo 18 / storage chamber 20 is provided with an air inlet 38, and the inlet of the first feeding pipe 31 is adjacent to the air inlet 38. When the food ingredients are transported by wind power, the wind can enter the storage silo 18 from the air inlet 38 and flow into the first feeding pipe 31, so as to drive the food ingredients at the air inlet 38 to flow together.

[0114] Optionally, the storage device 3 also includes a flow guide chamber 37 connected to the storage bin 18. The internal spaces of the storage bin 18 and the flow guide chamber 37 are connected to form a storage cavity 20. In this case, the air inlet 38 is located on the bottom wall 35 of the flow guide chamber 37. The inlet of the first feeding pipe 31 is adjacent to or located inside the flow guide chamber 37, so that solid food can be easily drawn into the first feeding pipe 31 by the airflow inside the flow guide chamber 37.

[0115] The base 19 is configured to have a hopper cavity 40, within which at least the bottom of the storage hopper 18 is located. Specifically, the base 19 includes a seat wall 39 forming the hopper cavity 40, the seat wall 39 including a seat side wall 41 and a seat bottom wall 42 connected to the seat side wall 41. The seat side wall 41 is arranged substantially vertically, and the seat bottom wall 42 is arranged substantially horizontally. The seat side wall 41 is arranged around the seat bottom wall 42. The height of the seat side wall 41 is set to at least cover the hopper bottom wall 35 and the flow guide wall 36. When a flow guide hopper 37 is provided, the base 19 can also cover the flow guide hopper 37. This hides the unsightly bottom part of the storage hopper 18, simplifying the external structure of the product and improving its visual appeal.

[0116] The cooking apparatus 1 also includes a power board 50. The power board 50 is electrically connected to the heating device 10 and is used to control the heating device 10. The power board 50 is also electrically connected to other electrical devices, such as a control panel. When cooking, the heating device 10 operates, and the electrical components on the power board 50 used to control the operation of the heating device 10 heat up. In this document, the heating electrical components are simply referred to as heating element 51, meaning the power board 50 includes heating element 51. Considering that solid food will become damp if left for a long time, affecting the taste of the food, the power board 50 is placed inside the storage container 3, and the heat from the power board 50 is used to heat the food inside the storage container 3, removing moisture from the solid food.

[0117] Specifically, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the storage container 3 includes a partition cavity 53. The partition cavity 53 is independent of the storage bin 18. Referring to the illustrated embodiment, the partition cavity 53 is located outside and adjacent to the storage bin 18. Alternatively, the partition cavity 53 is located inside the storage bin 18. The power board 50 is located inside the partition cavity 53, thus minimizing the distance between the power board 50 and the solid food. A heat transfer structure is provided between the power board 50 and the storage bin 18. The heat from the power board 50 can be transferred to the storage bin 18 through the heat transfer structure to heat the solid food inside the storage bin 18 and remove moisture from the solid food. The dehumidified solid food remains dry, maintaining its freshness for a long time and ensuring good taste of the cooked food.

[0118] The storage container 3 also includes an exhaust fan 54 and an air duct 55 forming a heat transfer structure. The exhaust fan 54 is located within the partition cavity 53 and is installed to the base wall 42 forming the partition cavity 53. The base wall 42 has vents that communicate with the external environment. The exhaust side of the exhaust fan 54 faces the power supply board 50. The air duct 55 communicates with the partition cavity 53 and is arranged along at least a portion of the side wall 34 of the storage hopper 18. At least a portion of the side wall 34 is used to form the air duct 55.

[0119] The heat generated by the power board 50 can be transferred to the cold air generated by the exhaust fan 54, forming hot air. The hot air flows out of the partition chamber 53 and into the air duct 55. As the hot air flows within the air duct 55, its heat is transferred to the storage hopper 18 via at least the side wall 34, thereby heating the solid food. Utilizing air to transfer heat improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the power board 50, increases the efficiency of heat transfer from the power board 50 to the storage hopper 18, and enhances heat utilization. It should be noted that cold air and hot air are relative terms; cold air is formed from air at room temperature.

[0120] Optionally, the air duct 55 can also be arranged along the bottom wall 35 and the guide wall 36 of the storage bin 18. A portion of the side wall 34, at least a portion of the guide wall 36, and at least a portion of the bottom wall 35 are used to form the air duct 55. When hot air flows in the air duct 55, its heat is transferred to the storage bin 18 via the side wall 34 and the bottom wall 35, which can heat the food from the side and bottom. The increased heating area can improve the dehumidification effect of the food; and the increased heat transfer area can improve the efficiency of heat transfer.

[0121] Optionally, such as Figure 7 As shown, the air duct 55 is a perimeter channel formed around the side wall 34 of the storage silo 18. Hot air flows horizontally within the air duct 55. Figure 7 The direction of airflow is indicated by arrows. The heat of the hot air is transferred to the storage silo 18 through the side walls 34 around the storage silo 18, heating the food from all sides of the storage silo 18. The larger heating area can improve the dehumidification effect of the food; and the larger heat transfer area can improve the efficiency of heat transfer.

[0122] As shown in the embodiment, the partition cavity 53 is positioned adjacent to the storage bin 18, and the partition cavity 53 is located within the bin cavity 40. The storage bin 18 is a separate container independent of the base 19. The power board 50 remains on the base 19 and does not move with the storage bin 18, facilitating the retrieval and placement of the storage bin 18. The partition cavity 53 and the storage bin 18 are arranged in the front-rear direction of the storage device 3, with the partition cavity 53 located in front of the storage bin 18. The storage device 3 is designed with a larger size in the front-rear direction to accommodate the storage bin 18 and the partition cavity 53, thereby allowing for a smaller size in the left-right direction, i.e., a smaller width, which is beneficial for product miniaturization.

[0123] The air duct 55 is located outside the storage silo 18. The air duct 55 is located between the storage silo 18 and the partition cavity 53. The base 19 is provided with a partition plate 57, which, along with part of the base side wall 41 and part of the base bottom wall 42, forms the partition cavity 53. Figure 6 As shown, the partition plate 57 is separated from the warehouse wall 33, forming an air duct 55 between them. Hot air flows from a high position to a low position within the air duct 55. Figure 7 The direction of airflow is schematically shown by arrows. The heat of the hot air is transferred to the storage silo 18 via the silo side wall 34 corresponding to the partition plate 57.

[0124] Optionally, the air inlet 38 of the bottom wall 35 can connect the air duct 55 to the storage bin 18 / storage chamber 20. Specifically, the air duct 55 is connected to the storage bin 18 via the air inlet 38 and the guide chamber 37. Hot air can flow out from the air duct 55 and enter the interior of the storage bin 18 through the air inlet 38. The heat of the hot air is transferred to the food through thermal contact, resulting in high heat transfer efficiency and better dehumidification effect on the food. Since the inlet of the first feeding pipe 31 is close to the air inlet 38, when the hot air flows in the storage bin 18, some of the hot air flows through the gaps between the food. To avoid the accumulation of hot air in the storage bin 18, some of the hot air can flow out from the first feeding pipe 31.

[0125] The power board 50 is arranged vertically, and the air intake device 54 is arranged horizontally and connected to the bottom of the base 19. Part of the partition cavity 53 is located below the guide wall 36, thus allowing the horizontally arranged air intake device 54 to be partially located below the guide wall 36. Utilizing the space between the guide wall 36 and the base wall 42 to arrange the air intake device 54 minimizes the space occupied by the air intake device 54 and the power board 50 in the storage container 3, which is beneficial for product miniaturization. The top of the partition cavity 53 may have an internal connecting port 56, through which the partition cavity 53 connects to the air duct 55. Air flows from the bottom to the top of the partition cavity 53, resulting in a longer flow path, which helps the air carry away more heat from the power board 50, improving heat transfer efficiency.

[0126] The base 19 forms the hopper of the storage bin 18, and the base wall 39 of the base 19 is spaced apart from the hopper wall 33 of the storage bin 18 to form an air duct 55. In the illustrated embodiment, a portion of the base sidewall 41 and the corresponding portion of the hopper sidewall 34 are separated (see...). Figure 7 ), between part of the bottom wall 42 and the bottom wall 35 of the storage compartment (see Figure 6 ), between the bottom wall 42 and the guide wall 36 (see Figure 6 The base 19 and the storage bin 18 together form the air duct 55, avoiding the need for additional new components. The structure is simple and conducive to product miniaturization.

[0127] Alternatively, the air duct 55 may not be provided. The partition cavity 53 and the storage cavity 20 share a common cavity wall, which constitutes a heat transfer structure. In this case, the heat from the power board 50 is transferred to the storage hopper 18 through the air in the partition cavity 53 and the common cavity wall, and the food is heated from the common cavity wall. The heat transfer structure is simple and convenient for product manufacturing.

[0128] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the base 19 has a first air vent 61 on its seat wall 39, located in at least one region of the base 19 away from the partition cavity 53. Each region has multiple first air vents 61. The multiple first air vents 61 are arranged in an array along a horizontal and / or vertical direction. Cold air formed after hot air is heated by the air duct 55 can be discharged from the first air vent 61, preventing cold air from accumulating in the storage container 3. The first air vent 61 may be located on the portion of the seat side wall 41 away from the cooking appliance 2.

[0129] The first vent 61 can be located on the side wall 41 adjacent to the cooking appliance 2. Specifically, the pot body 7 includes a shell 43 forming the inner cavity 45 of the pot body and a middle plate 44, the middle plate 44 being located on the upper side of the shell 43 and connected to the shell 43. The inner pot 8 and the heating device 10 are located inside the inner cavity 45 of the pot body. The shell 43 is connected to the side wall 41 of the pot body, and the two have a common wall, whereby the first vent 61 is located on the common wall, thereby allowing the hopper cavity 40 to communicate with the inner cavity 45 of the pot body via the first vent 61. The shell 43 is provided with a second vent 62 that communicates the inner cavity 45 of the pot body with the external environment. The second vent 62 can be located on the rear, side, and / or bottom portion of the shell 43. A plurality of second vents 62 are arranged in an array along the horizontal and / or vertical direction. The cold air formed after the hot air is heat-exchanged through the air duct 55 can be discharged through the first air outlet 61, the inner cavity of the pot 45, and the second air outlet 62, so as to avoid the accumulation of cold air in the storage container 3.

[0130] Optionally, the power board 50 also includes a heat dissipation structure 52, which contacts the heat-generating device 51. The heat dissipation structure 52 includes at least one heat sink. Using the heat dissipation structure 52, the heat from the power board 50 can be dissipated more quickly, while simultaneously heating the air / cooled air rapidly, so that more heat can be transferred to the storage bin 18 through the heat transfer structure, improving heat utilization. Furthermore, the power board 50 has better heat dissipation and dehumidification effect on the food. The heat-generating device 51 is a semiconductor device, including at least one of transistors, rectifiers, and diodes. Using a semiconductor device as the heat-generating device 51 undesirably generates a large amount of heat during operation. This heat is transferred to the food, effectively heating it to a certain temperature and achieving a better dehumidification effect.

[0131] Semiconductor devices such as IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) are examples of such devices. Figure 9 This is a graph showing the temperature of the IGBT over time when the power board 50 is operating. Figure 9 As shown, IGBTs can reach higher temperatures, such as close to 50°C and above. This means that IGBTs can generate more heat undesirably. This heat is transferred to the food, resulting in a better dehumidification effect.

[0132] The sequence of steps in this embodiment can be adjusted, combined, or reduced according to actual needs. The terminal units in this embodiment can be integrated, further divided, or reduced according to actual needs.

[0133] Unless otherwise defined, the technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Features described in one embodiment may be applied, alone or in combination with other features, to another embodiment, unless that feature is not applicable in that other embodiment or is otherwise stated.

[0134] This utility model has been described through the above embodiments. However, it should be understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrative purposes. This utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Many variations and modifications can be made based on the teachings of this utility model, and all such variations and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A storage appliance for a cooking appliance having a heating device, characterized in that, The storage device includes: Storage bins are used to store solid food ingredients; Power supply board, for at least controlling the heating device; and A partition cavity is provided, which is located adjacent to or within the storage silo. The power board is located within the partition cavity, and a heat transfer structure is provided between the power board and the storage silo.

2. The storage appliance of claim 1, wherein, The storage device also includes an exhaust fan and an air duct that constitutes the heat transfer structure. The exhaust fan is located inside the partition cavity, and the exhaust side of the exhaust fan faces the power board. The air duct communicates with the partition cavity and is arranged along at least the side wall of the storage silo.

3. The storage appliance of claim 2, wherein, The air duct is arranged along the bottom wall and guide wall of the storage silo, and / or the air duct is a perimeter channel arranged around the side wall of the storage silo.

4. The storage appliance of claim 2, wherein, When the partition cavity is positioned adjacent to the storage silo, the air duct is located outside the storage silo, and the bottom wall of the storage silo is provided with an air inlet, which connects the air duct to the storage silo.

5. The storage appliance of claim 4, wherein, The storage device also includes a first feeding pipe, which is partially located inside the storage bin, and the inlet of the first feeding pipe is adjacent to the air inlet.

6. The storage appliance of claim 2, wherein, The power board is arranged vertically, the air duct is arranged horizontally, the top of the partition cavity is provided with an internal connecting port, and the partition cavity is connected to the air duct through the internal connecting port.

7. The storage appliance of claim 2, wherein, The storage device further includes a base, the base including a seat wall forming a hopper cavity, the hopper being located at least at its bottom within the hopper cavity, the seat wall of the base being spaced apart from the hopper wall and forming the air duct.

8. The storage appliance of claim 7, wherein, The base wall is provided with a first air vent, which is located in at least one region of the base away from the partition cavity.

9. The storage appliance of claim 1, wherein, The internal space of the storage bin forms a storage cavity, and the partition cavity and the storage cavity share a common cavity wall, which constitutes the heat transfer structure.

10. The storage appliance of claim 1, wherein, The storage device further includes a base forming a hopper cavity, the hopper being removably mounted on the base, at least the bottom of the hopper being located within the hopper cavity, and the partition cavity being located within the hopper cavity.

11. The storage appliance of claim 10, wherein, The partition cavity and the storage bin are arranged in the front-rear direction of the storage device, with the partition cavity located on the front side of the storage bin.

12. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The power board includes a heat-generating device and a heat dissipation structure, with the heat dissipation structure in contact with the heat-generating device.

13. The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that, The power board includes semiconductor devices, which include at least one of transistors, rectifiers, and diodes.

14. A cooking apparatus, characterized in that, The cooking apparatus includes a cooking utensil, a receiving cavity, and a storage container according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The cooking utensil includes a pot and a heating device for heating the pot. The storage container is used to supply solid food ingredients to the receiving cavity. The power board of the storage container is electrically connected to the heating device.

15. The cooking apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a pot body, which includes a shell forming the inner cavity of the pot body. The inner pot and the heating device are disposed inside the inner cavity of the pot body. The storage container of the storage device is connected to the inner cavity of the pot body through a first vent of the storage device. The shell is provided with a second vent connecting the inner cavity of the pot body to the external environment.

16. The cooking apparatus according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes a second feeding pipe and a feeding device. The feeding device is configured to use wind power to transport the solid food ingredients from the storage bin through the first feeding pipe and the second feeding pipe of the storage appliance to the receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is the inner pot or a washing cavity for washing the solid food ingredients.

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