Intelligent kitchen appliance

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of intelligent kitchen, including first water tank and second water tank, first water tank is extractable water tank, second water tank is built-in fixed water tank, first water tank is communicated with second water tank by water pipe;First water tank is used for water storage and wastewater collection;Second water tank is used to supply water for intelligent kitchen when first water tank is in water shortage state or not in position.The utility model designs a double water tank structure that can add water at any time during operation, while considering wastewater collection, specifically, by setting extractable first water tank and fixed second water tank in intelligent kitchen, when first water tank is in water shortage state or not in position, supply water for intelligent kitchen through two water tanks, which can effectively ensure uninterrupted cooking and improve user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent kitchen appliance technology, and in particular to an intelligent kitchen appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Existing smart kitchen appliances often use a single water tank design. Adding water to a single-tank smart kitchen appliance requires interrupting operation, resulting in heat loss, reduced cooking performance, and wastewater being discharged directly into the inner cavity, requiring manual wiping and posing a hygiene hazard. In other words, when the water tank is low on water, the equipment must be paused to add water, affecting the continuity of cooking. Although some products use dual water tanks, they are mostly functionally separated (such as separate clean water tanks and wastewater tanks), making it impossible to add water while the appliance is running. Furthermore, wastewater collection requires separate treatment, making the operation cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the defects of existing smart kitchen appliances, such as hygiene hazards, inability to add water during operation, and cumbersome operation, and to provide a smart kitchen appliance.

[0004] The present invention solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides a smart kitchen appliance, including a first water tank and a second water tank. The first water tank is a removable water tank, and the second water tank is a built-in fixed water tank. The first water tank and the second water tank are connected by a water pipe.

[0006] The first water tank is used for water storage and wastewater collection;

[0007] The second water tank is used to supply water to the smart kitchen appliance when the first water tank is short of water or is not in place.

[0008] Preferably, the first water tank includes a wastewater chamber and a water storage chamber.

[0009] Preferably, the smart kitchen appliance further includes a first solenoid valve, a first water pump, and a steam generator, wherein the first water tank is connected to the steam generator through the first solenoid valve and the first water pump;

[0010] The first solenoid valve is used to control the opening or closing of the first water pump;

[0011] The first water pump is used to supply water to the first water tank;

[0012] The steam generator is used to produce steam.

[0013] Preferably, the smart kitchen appliance further includes a second solenoid valve, a second water pump, and a steam generator, wherein the second water tank is connected to the steam generator through the second solenoid valve and the second water pump;

[0014] The second solenoid valve is used to control the opening or closing of the second water pump;

[0015] The second water pump is used to supply water to the second water tank.

[0016] Preferably, the smart kitchen appliance further includes an inner liner, and a wastewater outlet is provided on the upper side of the wastewater chamber;

[0017] The wastewater outlet is used to receive condensate from the inner tank and self-cleaning wastewater.

[0018] Preferably, a clean water inlet is provided on the upper side of the water storage chamber;

[0019] The clean water inlet is used to replenish the clean water required for operation.

[0020] Preferably, the smart kitchen appliance further includes a one-way valve, which is installed on the water pipe;

[0021] The one-way valve is used to prevent water in the second water tank from flowing back into the first water tank.

[0022] Preferably, the wastewater chamber and the water storage chamber are separated by a physical partition.

[0023] Preferably, the second water tank is also used for water storage.

[0024] Preferably, the wastewater outlet is connected to a drain pipe.

[0025] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this disclosure.

[0026] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0027] This utility model designs a dual-tank structure that allows for water replenishment during operation while also facilitating wastewater collection. Specifically, by incorporating a removable first water tank and a fixed second water tank into the smart kitchen appliance, water is supplied to the smart kitchen appliance through the second water tank when the first water tank is low on water or not in place, effectively ensuring uninterrupted cooking and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the smart kitchen appliance according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first water tank and the second water tank in Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be described more clearly and completely below with reference to the accompanying drawings, using a preferred embodiment.

[0031] In this embodiment, the smart kitchen appliance can be a steam oven. By controlling the first water tank and the second water tank, the intelligent water supply control of the smart kitchen appliance is realized.

[0032] Furthermore, this smart kitchen appliance can be controlled by a voice module, which is equipped with a controller, a voice receiving module, and a voice parsing module. The voice receiving module receives user commands, and the voice parsing module parses the commands. Based on the parsed commands, the controller controls the smart kitchen appliance to perform corresponding operations, thereby realizing intelligent control of the smart kitchen appliance and improving the user experience.

[0033] It should be noted that the voice module, controller, voice receiving module, voice parsing module, and voice operation logic mentioned in this embodiment are all existing modules and logic in the prior art. This embodiment has not improved them, and will not elaborate further here.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Figure 1 An intelligent kitchen appliance provided in Embodiment 1 of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes a first water tank 1 and a second water tank 2. The first water tank 1 is a removable water tank, and the second water tank 2 is a built-in fixed water tank. The first water tank 1 and the second water tank 2 are connected by a water pipe.

[0036] First water tank 1, used for water storage and wastewater collection;

[0037] The second water tank 2 is used to supply water to the smart kitchen appliances when the first water tank is short of water or is not in place.

[0038] In this embodiment, the smart kitchen appliance (e.g., a steam oven) is designed with a dual water tank structure. The first water tank 1 is removable and used for water storage and wastewater collection. The second water tank 2 is built-in and fixed and used for water storage. During the cooking process, when the first water tank 1 is drawn to add water and treat wastewater, the second water tank 2 can supply water normally without interrupting the cooking process.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the first water tank includes a wastewater chamber and a water storage chamber.

[0040] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the smart kitchen appliance also includes an inner tank 9, with a wastewater outlet on the upper side of the wastewater chamber;

[0041] Wastewater inlet is used to receive condensate from the inner tank and self-cleaning wastewater.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, a clean water inlet is provided on the upper side of the water storage chamber;

[0043] The clean water inlet is used to replenish the clean water required for operation.

[0044] In an optional embodiment, the wastewater chamber and the water storage chamber are separated by a physical partition.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, the wastewater outlet is connected to a drain pipe.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the first water tank 1 has a divided chamber design (wastewater chamber and water storage chamber). A wastewater inlet 11 and a clean water inlet 12 are located on the upper side. The wastewater inlet connects to a drain pipe and is used to receive condensate from the inner tank and self-cleaning wastewater. The clean water inlet is used to replenish the clean water required for operation. The wastewater chamber and water storage chamber are separated by a physical partition. The volume of the wastewater chamber accounts for 0-30% of the total volume of the first water tank 1. When there is a water shortage or when wastewater needs to be cleaned, the first water tank 1 can be removed for treatment.

[0047] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the smart kitchen appliance also includes a first solenoid valve 3, a first water pump 4, and a steam generator 5. The first water tank 1 is connected to the steam generator 5 through the first solenoid valve 3 and the first water pump 4.

[0048] The first solenoid valve 3 is used to control the opening or closing of the first water pump;

[0049] The first water pump 4 is used to supply water to the first water tank;

[0050] Steam generator 5 is used to generate steam.

[0051] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the smart kitchen appliance also includes a second solenoid valve 6, a second water pump 7, and a steam generator 5. The second water tank 2 is connected to the steam generator 5 through the second solenoid valve 6 and the second water pump 7.

[0052] The second solenoid valve 6 is used to control the opening or closing of the second water pump;

[0053] The second water pump 7 is used to supply water to the second water tank.

[0054] In this embodiment, two water tanks (e.g., a first water tank and a second water tank) are designed at the bottom of the smart kitchen appliance (e.g., a steam oven). The first water tank 1 is used for water storage and wastewater collection and is removable; the second water tank 2 is used for water storage and is a built-in fixed type. The first water tank 1 and the second water tank 2 are connected by water pipes. The first water tank 1 is connected to the steam generator 5 through a first solenoid valve 3 and a first water pump 4, and the second water tank 2 is connected to the steam generator 5 through a second solenoid valve 6 and a second water pump 7. The first water pump 4 and the second water pump 7 independently control water supply. During cooking, when the first water tank 1 is detected to be low on water or full of wastewater, the user can remove the first water tank 1 for processing. At this time, the second water tank 2 supplies water to the steam generator 5 without interrupting the cooking process.

[0055] In an optional embodiment, the smart kitchen appliance also includes a one-way valve disposed on the water pipe;

[0056] A one-way valve is used to prevent water in the second water tank from flowing back into the first water tank.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the second water tank is also used for water storage.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the second water tank 2 is a built-in fixed water storage chamber, connected to the first water tank 1 via a water pipe 8, and a one-way valve is installed on the water pipe 8. Figure 2 (Not shown in the image). When water is added to the first water tank 1, the water flows from the first water tank 1 to the second water tank 2 under the action of pressure difference, which serves as a water storage function. At the same time, the one-way valve prevents the water in the second water tank 2 from flowing back into the first water tank 1, ensuring that there is still water in the second water tank 2 when the water in the first water tank 1 is exhausted.

[0059] In the specific implementation process, the presence of the first water tank 1 is monitored during cooking: if the first water tank 1 is in place, its liquid level is monitored in real time, and the remaining water volume in the storage chamber and the water volume in the wastewater chamber are displayed on the control panel in real time. When the storage chamber of the first water tank 1 is low on water, the water supply from the second water tank 2 is switched, and a "Please add water immediately" warning is issued. When the water level in the wastewater chamber is higher than the threshold, the drain outlet at the bottom of the inner tank is immediately closed, and a "Please clean the wastewater immediately" warning is issued.

[0060] If the first water tank 1 is detected to be out of position, the water supply will switch to the second water tank 2. After the user finishes adding water and returns the first water tank 1 to its original position, the first water tank 1 will automatically replenish the second water tank 2 under the action of gravity pressure difference, and the water supply will switch back to the first water tank 1.

[0061] While specific embodiments of this disclosure have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that these are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this disclosure, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A smart kitchen appliance, characterized in that, It includes a first water tank and a second water tank. The first water tank is a removable water tank, and the second water tank is a built-in fixed water tank. The first water tank and the second water tank are connected by a water pipe. The first water tank is used for water storage and wastewater collection; The second water tank is used to supply water to the smart kitchen appliance when the first water tank is short of water or is not in place.

2. The smart kitchen appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first water tank includes a wastewater chamber and a water storage chamber.

3. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The smart kitchen appliance also includes a first solenoid valve, a first water pump, and a steam generator, with the first water tank connected to the steam generator via the first solenoid valve and the first water pump. The first solenoid valve is used to control the opening or closing of the first water pump; The first water pump is used to supply water to the first water tank; The steam generator is used to produce steam.

4. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The smart kitchen appliance also includes a second solenoid valve, a second water pump, and a steam generator. The second water tank is connected to the steam generator through the second solenoid valve and the second water pump. The second solenoid valve is used to control the opening or closing of the second water pump; The second water pump is used to supply water to the second water tank.

5. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The smart kitchen appliance also includes an inner tank, and a wastewater outlet is provided on the upper side of the wastewater chamber; The wastewater outlet is used to receive condensate from the inner tank and self-cleaning wastewater.

6. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A clean water inlet is provided on the upper side of the water storage chamber; The clean water inlet is used to replenish the clean water required for operation.

7. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The smart kitchen appliance also includes a one-way valve, which is installed on the water pipe; The one-way valve is used to prevent water in the second water tank from flowing back into the first water tank.

8. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The wastewater chamber and the water storage chamber are separated by a physical partition.

9. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second water tank is also used for water storage.

10. The intelligent kitchen appliance as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The wastewater outlet is connected to the drainage pipe.

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