Multifunctional electric cooking appliance

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric cooking appliance (1) comprising a housing (3), a cooking chamber (5), a lid (6), and a hot air cooking system (8) configured to generate a flow of hot air over food received in the cooking chamber (5). The hot air cooking system (8) comprises a fan (9) configured to generate a flow of air over food received in the cooking chamber (5), and a heating device (12) configured to heat the airflow generated by the fan (9). The electric cooking appliance (1) includes a first shuttering device (15.1) and a second shuttering device (15.2) movable between a shuttering configuration in which the first and second shuttering devices (15.1, 15.2) shutter the air intake opening (14.1) and the air exhaust opening (14.2), and a release configuration in which the first and second shuttering devices (15.1, 15.2)2) respectively release the air intake opening (14.1) and the air exhaust opening (14.2). Figure 1.

Description

Title of the invention: Multifunctional electric cooking appliance technical field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to an electric cooking appliance for cooking food according to a pressure cooking method and a hot air cooking method, such as an electric pressure cooker. State of the art

[0002] An electric cooking appliance for cooking food using a pressure cooking method and a hot air cooking method comprises, in a known manner:

[0003] - a housing comprising a cooking vessel which delimits a cooking chamber, and a movable lid between an open position in which the lid allows access to the cooking chamber, and a closed position in which the lid prevents access to the cooking chamber;

[0004] - a fan mechanically connected to the cover and configured to generate a flow air in the cooking chamber;

[0005] - a drive unit configured to rotate the fan;

[0006] - a heating device configured to be located opposite the chamber of cooking when the lid is in the closed position, the heating device being configured to heat the airflow generated by the fan;

[0007] - at least one air circulation opening provided on the lid and leading to the interior of the cooking chamber,

[0008] - a movable obturating element between an obturating position in which The sealing device closes at least one circulation opening, and there is a circulation position in which the sealing device opens at least one air circulation opening and allows airflow through at least one air circulation opening. The sealing position and the circulation position correspond respectively to a pressure cooking mode and a hot air cooking mode. A steam cooking mode is also possible when the sealing device is in an intermediate position.

[0009] Such an electric cooking device makes it possible to cook food contained in the cooking chamber according to a pressure cooking mode when simultaneously the lid is in the closed position and the sealing element is in the sealing position, and according to a hot air cooking mode when simultaneously the lid is in the closed position and the sealing element is in the circulation position.

[0010] However, the obturating element, which is generally formed by a flap The sealing mechanism requires prior manipulation of an actuation device by the user to move the sealing device between the sealing position and the circulation position before the desired cooking mode can be selected. However, if the user forgets this preliminary step, it is possible to initiate cooking of food received in the cooking chamber according to the pressure cooking mode while the first and second sealing devices are in the release position, or according to the hot air cooking mode while the first and second sealing devices are in the sealing position. This can damage the integrity of the electric cooking appliance or at least result in improper cooking of the food received in the cooking chamber. Summary of the invention

[0011] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.

[0012] The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular of providing an electric cooking appliance which is of simple design, ergonomic and of increased reliability, while allowing food to be cooked optimally according to different types of cooking, and in particular according to a pressure cooking mode and a hot air cooking mode.

[0013] To this end, the present invention relates to an electric cooking appliance comprising: - a housing including a receiving compartment; - a cooking vessel configured to be placed in the receiving housing and to receive food to be cooked; - a lid configured to occupy an open position in which the lid allows access to the cooking vessel, and a closed position in which the lid prevents access to the cooking vessel and delimits, with the cooking vessel, a cooking chamber; - a hot air cooking system configured to generate a flow of hot air over food received in the cooking vessel, the hot air cooking system comprising a fan mechanically connected to the lid and configured to generate a flow of air over food received in the cooking vessel, a drive unit configured to drive the fan in rotation around an axis of rotation, and a heating device mechanically connected to the lid and configured to heat the airflow generated by the fan; - a control unit configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance according to at least one cooking mode under pressure and a hot air cooking mode in which the hot air cooking system is active; - an air intake opening and an air exhaust opening provided on the lid and configured to open into the cooking chamber when the lid is in the closed position; - a first sealing device, such as a first sealing valve, and a second sealing device, such as a second sealing valve, movable between a sealing configuration in which the first sealing device and the second sealing device hermetically seal the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening respectively, and a release configuration in which the first sealing device and the second sealing device release the air inlet opening and the air outlet opening respectively, and in which the air inlet opening allows air to be admitted into the cooking chamber and the air outlet opening allows air to be discharged from the cooking chamber, the sealing configuration and the release configuration corresponding respectively to the pressure cooking mode and the hot air cooking mode; - a displacement device configured to move the first shuttering device and the second shuttering device between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration; and - a user interface configured to allow a user to select a cooking mode from hot air cooking mode and pressure cooking mode;

[0014] the displacement device being motorized and comprising at least one electric motor, the displacement device being configured to move the first sealing device and the second sealing device between the sealing configuration and the release configuration according to the cooking mode selected by the user via the user interface.

[0015] Such a configuration of the electric cooking appliance according to the invention ensures automatic movement of the first and second shutter devices between the shuttered and released configurations, and thus ensures reliable, ergonomic, and optimal operation of the electric cooking appliance. In particular, the user only needs to select the cooking parameters, including the cooking mode, and the electric cooking appliance will automatically adopt the corresponding configuration of the first and second shutter devices.

[0016] Such a configuration of the electric cooking appliance according to the invention allows, When the first and second shutter devices are in the release configuration and the fan and heating device are active, the air in the cooking chamber is efficiently renewed, thus ensuring optimal hot air cooking of the food placed in the cooking chamber. This configuration of the electric cooking appliance according to the invention also allows the cooking mode of the appliance to be changed during the preparation of the same recipe, for example, by means of the control unit.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, the user interface is configured to allow a user to select a steam cooking mode, the displacement device being configured to move the first sealing device and the second sealing device into an intermediate position between the sealing configuration and the release configuration.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fan is active only when the electric cooking appliance is in hot air cooking mode.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the invention, the user interface is configured to allow a user to select several cooking parameters, such as, for example, a cooking time, a cooking temperature and a cooking mode, and the control unit is configured to define a cooking program according to the different cooking parameters selected and to move the first sealing device and the second sealing device between the sealing configuration and the release configuration according to the defined cooking program.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the invention, the air intake opening and the air exhaust opening are angularly offset with respect to the axis of rotation.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the electric cooking appliance includes a heating element configured to heat the cooking tank.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the invention, the control unit is configured to activate the heating element when the electric cooking appliance is in pressure cooking mode.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lid is mounted pivotally between the closed position and the open position around a lid axis.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lid axis is substantially horizontal when the housing rests on a horizontal surface.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lid has a lower wall which extends substantially in relation to the access opening provided on the cooking vessel when the lid is in the closed position.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the invention, the air intake opening and Air vents are provided on the lower wall of the lid.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the invention, the displacement device comprises a motion transmission mechanism mechanically coupled to at least one electric motor and mechanically connected to the first shutter device and the second shutter device, the motion transmission mechanism being configured to move the first shutter device and the second shutter device between the shutter configuration and the release configuration.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the invention, the motion transmission mechanism comprises a first moving member mechanically connected to the first shutter device and a second moving member mechanically connected to the second shutter device, the first moving member and the second moving member being movable between a first configuration and a second configuration,and being configured such that a movement of the first and second moving members from the first configuration to the second configuration results in a movement of the first and second shuttering devices from the shuttering configuration to the release configuration, and such that a movement of the first and second moving members from the second configuration to the first configuration results in a movement of the first and second shuttering devices from the release configuration to the shuttering configuration.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first moving member and the second moving member are distinct from each other.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first moving member and the second moving member are provided on a single piece which can be monobloc.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first sealing device and the second sealing device are pivotally mounted on the cover respectively around an inlet axis and an outlet axis.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first sealing device and the second sealing device are mounted movable in translation relative to the cover respectively in a first direction of translation and a second direction of translation.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the invention, the user interface is located on a front part of the electric cooking appliance.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the invention, the user interface is located on an upper part, and for example on the lid, of the electric cooking appliance.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one electric motor is housed at least partly in the cover.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one electric motor is pivotally fixed to the cover.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one electric motor comprises a drive shaft configured to be driven in rotation in a first direction of rotation and in a second direction of rotation which is opposite to the first direction of rotation.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the invention, the motion transmission mechanism is rotationally coupled to the drive shaft and is configured to move the first shutter device and the second shutter device into the shutter configuration when the drive shaft is driven in rotation in the first direction of rotation, and to drive the first shutter device and the second shutter device into the release configuration when the drive shaft is driven in the second direction of rotation.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the invention, the electric cooking appliance includes a locking member, such as a locking ring for example, movable at least between a locking position in which the locking member locks the lid in the closed position, and an unlocking position in which the lid is movable between the open position and the closed position.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking member is configured to be moved into the locked position only when the electric cooking appliance is in pressure cooking mode. Such a configuration of the invention makes it possible to secure the use of the electric cooking appliance and to prevent a sudden release, towards the user, of the pressure that may be contained inside the cooking chamber when using the electric cooking appliance in pressure cooking mode.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one electric motor is configured to move the locking member between the locked position and the unlocked position. Advantageously, such a configuration of the invention allows the use of a single electric motor to simultaneously perform, for example, locking the cover in the closed position and moving the first and second shutter devices into the closed position.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking member is mounted to rotate movably relative to the cover about a locking axis, and at least one electric motor is configured to drive the locking member in rotation. rusting around the locking axis and between the locking position and the unlocking position.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the invention, the displacement device is configured such that a displacement of the locking member from the unlocking position to the locking position results in a displacement of the first and second shuttering devices into the shuttering configuration, and such that a displacement of the locking member from the locking position to the unlocking position results in a displacement of the first and second shuttering devices into the release configuration.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking member forms part of the displacement device.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the invention, the displacement device is arranged to also move the locking member between the locking position and the unlocking position.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking member comprises a first actuating part configured to cooperate with the first moving member when the locking member is moved between the unlocking position and the locking position;and a second actuation part configured to cooperate with the second moving member when the locking member is moved between the unlocked position and the locked position, the electric cooking appliance being configured such that a movement of the locking member from the unlocked position to the locked position results in a movement of the first moving member and the second moving member from the second configuration to the first configuration, and such that a movement of the locking member from the locked position to the unlocked position results in a movement of the first moving member and the second moving member from the first configuration to the second configuration automatically by the electric cooking appliance after the user selects a cooking function via the user interface.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first actuation part comprises a first actuation ramp configured to rotate the first displacement member from the first configuration to the second configuration and around the intake axis when the locking member is moved from the locking position to the unlocking position.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second actuation part comprises a second actuation ramp configured to rotate the second moving element from the first configuration to the second configuration and around the evacuation axis when the locking element is moved from the locking position to the unlocking position.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the invention, the locking member is configured such that a movement from the unlocking position to the locking position simultaneously causes a movement of the first moving member and the second moving member from the second configuration to the first configuration, and vice versa.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the invention, the displacement device comprises a first electric motor configured to drive the first shuttering device between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration, and a second electric motor configured to drive the second shuttering device between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first electric motor and the second electric motor are configured to simultaneously move the first shutter device and the second shutter device between the shutter configuration and the release configuration. Brief description of the figures

[0052] The present invention will be better understood with the aid of the following description with reference to the accompanying figures, in which identical reference signs correspond to structurally and / or functionally identical or similar elements.

[0053] [Fig-1] is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electric cooking appliance according to a first embodiment of the invention comprising a first sealing device and a second sealing device in an evacuation configuration;

[0054] [Fig.2] is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electric cooking appliance of [Fig.1], in which the first shuttering device and the second shuttering device are in a shuttering configuration;

[0055] [Fig.3] is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electric cooking appliance according to a second embodiment of the invention. Detailed description

[0056] In this document, the terms "front", "upper" and "lower" are defined with respect to normal use of the electric cooking appliance during which the housing rests on a horizontal surface.

[0057] Unless otherwise stipulated, the term "substantially" means, in this document, "exactly or to within 10% or to within 10°".

[0058] Figures 1 and 2 represent an electric cooking appliance 1, such as an electric pressure cooker or an electric multi-cooker, according to a first embodiment of the invention. The electric cooking appliance 1 is configured for cooking food, such as meat, fish, vegetables, or other foods, and includes a control unit 2 configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance 1 according to at least one hot air cooking mode and one pressure cooking mode, the operation of which will be detailed below.

[0059] The electric cooking appliance 1 comprises a housing 3 having a receiving compartment 4, and a cooking chamber 5 configured to be removably placed in the receiving compartment 4 and to receive food to be cooked. The cooking chamber 5 has an access opening, delimited by an upper peripheral edge of the cooking chamber 5, through which food can be introduced into the cooking chamber 5.

[0060] According to the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the electric cooking appliance 1 comprises a lid 6 pivotally mounted about a lid axis A1 which is substantially horizontal when the housing 3 rests on a horizontal surface. The lid 6 is configured to occupy a closed position (see Figures 1 and 2) in which the lid 6 prevents access to the cooking chamber 5 and an open position (not shown in the figures) in which the lid 6 allows access to the cooking chamber 5. The lid 6 further comprises a lower wall 6.1 which extends substantially opposite the access opening provided on the cooking chamber 5 when the lid 6 is in the closed position. The lid 6 and the cooking chamber 5 are also configured to delimit a cooking chamber 7 when the lid 6 is in the closed position.

[0061] The electric cooking appliance 1 further comprises a hot air cooking system 8 disposed at least partly in the lid 6 and configured to generate a flow of hot air over food received in the cooking chamber 5 when the electric cooking appliance 1 is in hot air cooking mode.

[0062] The hot air cooking system 8 includes a fan 9 fixed to the cover 6 and a drive unit 10, which has a drive motor 11 housed in the cover 6, configured to rotate the fan 9 around an axis of rotation A2. More specifically, the fan 9 is configured to generate an airflow over food received in the cooking vessel 5. Advantageously, the fan 9 is configured to extend substantially in relation to the cooking vessel 5, and more particularly in relation to the access opening, when the cover 6 is in the closed position.

[0063] The hot air cooking system 8 further comprises a heating device 12 mechanically connected to the lid 6 and configured to heat the airflow generated by the fan 9. Advantageously, the heating device 12 includes an electric heating element, and is configured to be located at least partly opposite the cooking vessel 5, and in particular the access opening, when the cover 6 is in the closed position.

[0064] The electric cooking appliance 1 further includes a heating element 13 configured to heat the cooking tank 5. The control unit 2 is in particular configured to activate the heating element 13 when the electric cooking appliance 1 is in pressure cooking mode.

[0065] The electric cooking appliance 1 also includes an air inlet 14.1 and an air outlet 14.2 provided on the cover 6, and more specifically on the lower wall 6.1 of the cover 6, and which are configured to open into the cooking chamber 7 when the cover 6 is in the closed position. The air inlet 14.1 and the air outlet 14.2 are angularly offset with respect to the axis of rotation A2 in order to facilitate air circulation within the cooking chamber 7.

[0066] The electric cooking appliance 1 also includes a first sealing device 15.1, such as a first sealing flap, and a second sealing device 15.2, such as a second sealing flap, movable between a sealing configuration (see [Fig.2]) in which the first sealing device 15.1 and the second sealing device 15.2 hermetically seal the air inlet opening 14.1 and the air outlet opening 14.2 respectively, and a release configuration (see [Fig.1]) in which the first sealing device 15.1 and the second sealing device 15.2 release the air inlet opening 14.1 and the air outlet opening 14.2 respectively. More specifically, the air intake opening 14.1 allows air to enter the cooking chamber 7 and the air exhaust opening 14.2 allows air to be vented from the cooking chamber 7 when the first sealing device 15.1 and the venting device are in the release configuration. Furthermore, the sealing configuration and the release configuration correspond respectively to the pressure cooking mode and the hot air cooking mode.

[0067] According to the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the first sealing device 15.1 and the second sealing device 15.2 are pivotally mounted on the cover 6 respectively around an inlet axis A3 and an outlet axis A4. However, according to an alternative embodiment not shown in the figures, the first sealing device 15.1 and the second sealing device 15.2 could be mounted to move in translation relative to the cover 6.

[0068] The electric cooking appliance 1 further comprises a displacement device 16 which is motorized and configured to move the first shutter device 15.1 and the second shutter device 15.2 between the shutter configuration and the release configuration.

[0069] The displacement device 16 includes in particular a motion transmission mechanism 17 mechanically coupled to the electric motor 18, and mechanically connected to the first shutter device 15.1 and the second shutter device 15.2. More particularly, the motion transmission mechanism 17 is configured to move the first shutter device 15.1 and the second shutter device 15.2 between the shutter configuration and the release configuration.

[0070] According to the first embodiment shown in Figures 1 and 2, the motion transmission mechanism 17 is rotationally coupled to a drive shaft 18.1 of the electric motor 18, and comprises a first displacement member 17.1 mechanically connected to the first shutter device 15.1, and a second displacement member 17.2 mechanically connected to the second shutter device 15.2. The motion transmission mechanism 17 is configured to drive a displacement of the first displacement member 17.1 and the second displacement member 17.2 between a first configuration and a second configuration.

[0071] More specifically, the displacement device 16 is configured such that a displacement of the first displacement member 17.1 and the second displacement member 17.2 from the first configuration to the second configuration results in a displacement of the first shuttering device 15.1 and the second shuttering device 15.2 from the shuttering configuration to the release configuration (see [Fig. 1]); and such that a displacement of the first displacement member 17.1 and the second displacement member 17.2 from the second configuration to the first configuration results in a displacement of the first shuttering device 15.1 and the second shuttering device 15.2 from the release configuration to the shuttering configuration (see [Fig. 2]). According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the first displacement member 17.1 and the second displacement member 17.2 are distinct from each other.However, according to an alternative embodiment of the invention not shown in the figures, the first displacement member 17.1 and the second displacement member 17.2 could be provided on a single part.

[0072] According to an embodiment not shown in the figures, the displacement device 16 could comprise a first electric motor 18 configured to move the first shutter device 15.1 between the shutter configuration and the release configuration, and a second electric motor 18 configured to move the second shutter device 15.2 between the shutter configuration and the release configuration. Advantageously, the first electric motor 18 and the second electric motor 18 are configured to simultaneously move the first shutter device 15.1 and the second shutter device 15.2 between the shutter configuration and the release configuration.

[0073] The electric cooking appliance 1 further comprises a user interface 19 located on the front of the housing 3, and electrically connected to the control unit 2, for example by means of at least one connecting cable. The user interface 19 is configured to allow a user to select various cooking parameters, including a cooking temperature, a cooking time, and a cooking mode, in order to define a cooking program from among several predefined cooking programs. A first cooking program may, for example, consist of controlling the operation of the electric cooking appliance 1 according to the pressure cooking mode, and a second cooking program may, for example, consist of controlling the operation of the electric cooking appliance 1 according to the hot air cooking mode.Another user-selectable cooking program could consist of switching the electric cooking appliance 1 between pressure cooking and hot air cooking modes, and then between the other pressure cooking and hot air cooking modes. Such a configuration of the electric cooking appliance 1 according to the invention allows, during the preparation of the same recipe, for example, the cooking mode in which the electric cooking appliance 1 is operating.

[0074] When a user selects the pressure cooking mode via the user interface 19, the control unit 2 controls the power supply to the electric motor 18 so as to move the first moving member 17.1 and the second moving member 17.2 into the first configuration, such that the first sealing device 15.1 and the second sealing device 15.2 are in the closed configuration. Selecting the pressure cooking mode also entails powering the heating element 13 to heat the cooking vessel 5.

[0075] Conversely, when a user selects the hot air cooking mode via the user interface 19, the control unit 2 controls the power supply to the electric motor 18 so as to move the first moving member 17.1 and the second moving member 17.2 into the second configuration, such that the first closing device 15.1 and the second closing device 15.2 are in the release configuration. Selecting the hot air cooking mode also entails powering the hot air cooking system 8 in order to generate a flow of hot air over the food received in the cooking vessel 5.

[0076] Figure 3 represents an electric cooking appliance 1 according to a second mode of This embodiment of the invention differs from the first embodiment of the invention essentially in that the electric cooking appliance 1 further comprises a locking member 20, such as a locking ring, movable at least between a locked position in which the locking member 20 locks the lid 6 in the closed position, and an unlocked position in which the lid 6 is movable between the open and closed positions. Advantageously, the locking member 20 is configured to be moved into the locked position only when the electric cooking appliance 1 is in pressure cooking mode.

[0077] According to the second embodiment of the invention, the electric motor 18 comprises a drive shaft 18.1 configured to be driven in rotation in a first direction of rotation and in a second direction of rotation which is opposite to the first direction of rotation. The drive shaft 18.1 is further configured to drive the locking member 20 in rotation between the locked position and the unlocked position, such that a rotation of the drive shaft 18.1 in the first direction of rotation causes the locking member 20 to move into the locked position, and such that a rotation of the drive shaft 18.1 in the second direction of rotation causes the locking member 20 to move into the locked position.According to the second embodiment of the invention, the displacement device 16 may, for example, comprise a drive pinion rotationally coupled to the drive shaft 18.1, and the locking member 20 may, for example, be provided with drive teeth extending substantially coaxially with a central axis of the locking member 20 and rotationally coupled to the drive pinion. Advantageously, such a configuration of the invention allows the use of a single electric motor 18 to simultaneously lock the cover 6 in the closed position and move the first shutter device 15.1 and the second shutter device 15.2 into the closed position.

[0078] More particularly, and as shown in [Fig. 3], the locking member 20 comprises a first actuating part 21.1 configured to cooperate with the first moving member 17.1 when the locking member 20 is moved between the unlocked position and the locked position, and a second actuating part 21.2 configured to cooperate with the second moving member 17.2 when the locking member 20 is moved between the unlocked position and the locked position. The first moving member 17.1 can, for example, be pivotally mounted relative to the cover 6 about a first axis of pivoting, and the second moving member 17.2 can, for example, be mounted pivoting relative to the lid 6 around a second pivoting axis. Advantageously, and according to the embodiment of the invention shown in [Fig. 3], the locking member 20 is driven by the electric motor 18. The user then simply positions the lid in the closed position and selects the pressure cooking mode using the user interface 19, in order to automatically control the movement of the locking member 20 into the locked position and the movement of the first sealing device 15.1 and the second sealing device 15.2 into the closed configuration.

[0079] Advantageously, the electric cooking appliance 1 is configured such that a movement of the locking member 20 from the unlocked position to the locked position simultaneously causes a movement of the first moving member 17.1 and the second moving member 17.2 from the second configuration to the first configuration, and such that a movement of the locking member 20 from the locked position to the unlocked position causes a movement of the first moving member 17.1 and the second moving member 17.2 from the first configuration to the second configuration.

[0080] The first actuation part 21.1 may, for example, include a first actuation ramp configured to rotate the first displacement member 17.1 from the first configuration to the second configuration and around the first pivot axis when the locking member 20 is moved from the locking position to the unlocking position, and the second actuation part 21.2 may, for example, include a second actuation ramp configured to rotate the second displacement member 17.2 from the first configuration to the second configuration and around the second pivot axis A6 when the locking member 20 is moved from the locking position to the unlocking position.

[0081] Of course, the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated, which have been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, particularly with regard to the construction of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. Demands Electric cooking appliance (1) comprising: - a housing (3) comprising a receiving housing (4); - a cooking vessel (5) configured to be placed in the receiving housing (4) and to receive food to be cooked; - a lid (6) configured to occupy an open position in which the lid (6) allows access to the cooking vessel (5), and a closed position in which the lid (6) prevents access to the cooking vessel (5) and delimits, with the cooking vessel (5), a cooking chamber (7); - a hot air cooking system (8) configured to generate a flow of hot air over food received in the cooking vessel (5), the hot air cooking system (8) comprising a fan (9) mechanically connected to the lid (6) and configured to generate a flow of air over food received in the cooking vessel (5), a drive unit (10) configured to drive the fan (9) in rotation around an axis of rotation (A2), and a heating device (12) mechanically connected to the lid (6) and configured to heat the flow of air generated by the fan (9); - a control unit (2) configured to control the operation of the electric cooking appliance (1) according to at least one pressure cooking mode and one hot air cooking mode in which the hot air cooking system (8) is active; - an air intake opening (14.1) and an air exhaust opening (14.2) provided on the cover (6) and configured to open into the cooking chamber (7) when the cover (6) is in the closed position; - a first shuttering device (15.1) and a second shuttering device (15.2) movable between a shuttering configuration in which the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) hermetically seal the air intake opening (14.1) and the opening respectively air evacuation (14.2), and a release configuration in which the first sealing device (15.1) and the second sealing device (15.2) respectively release the air inlet opening (14.1) and the air evacuation opening (14.2) and in which the air inlet opening (14.1) permits air to be admitted into the cooking chamber (7) and the air evacuation opening (14.2) permits air to be evacuated out of the cooking chamber (7), the sealing configuration and the release configuration corresponding respectively to the pressure cooking mode and the hot air cooking mode; - a displacement device (16) configured to move the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration; and - a user interface (19) configured to allow a user to select a cooking mode from among hot air cooking mode and pressure cooking mode; characterized in that the displacement device (16) is motorized and includes at least one electric motor (18), and in that the displacement device (16) is configured to move the first sealing device (15.1) and the second sealing device (15.2) between the sealing configuration and the release configuration according to the cooking mode selected by the user via the user interface (19).

2. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 1, wherein the displacement device (16) comprises a motion transmission mechanism (17) mechanically coupled to at least one electric motor (18) and mechanically connected to the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2), the motion transmission mechanism (17) being configured to move the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration.

3. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 2, wherein the motion transmission mechanism (17) comprises a first a displacement member (17.1) mechanically connected to the first shuttering device (15.1) and a second displacement member (17.2) mechanically connected to the second shuttering device (15.2), the first displacement member (17.1) and the second displacement member (17.2) being movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, and being configured such that a displacement of the first displacement member (17.1) and the second displacement member (17.2) from the first configuration to the second configuration results in a displacement of the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) from the shuttering configuration to the release configuration and such that a displacement of the first displacement member (17.1) and the second displacement member (17.2) from the second configuration to the first configuration results in a displacement of the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) from the release configuration to the shuttering configuration.

4. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) are pivotally mounted on the lid (6) respectively around an inlet axis and an outlet axis.

5. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first shuttering device (15.1) and the second shuttering device (15.2) are mounted movable in translation relative to the cover (6) respectively in a first direction of translation and a second direction of translation.

6. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one electric motor (18) is housed at least partly in the cover (6).

7. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein at least one electric motor (18) has a drive shaft (18.1) configured to be driven in rotation in a first direction of rotation and a second direction of rotation which is opposite to the first direction of rotation.

8. An electric cooking appliance (1) according to claims 2 and 7, wherein the motion transmission mechanism (17) is rotationally coupled to the drive shaft (18.1) and is configured to move the first shuttering device (15.1) and second shuttering device (15.2) in the shuttering configuration when the drive shaft (18.1) is driven in rotation in the first direction of rotation, and to move the first shuttering device (15.1) and second shuttering device (15.2) into the release configuration when the drive shaft (18.1) is driven in rotation in the second direction of rotation.

9. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, which includes a locking member (20) movable at least between a locking position in which the locking member (20) locks the lid (6) in the closed position, and an unlocking position in which the lid (6) is movable between the open position and the closed position.

10. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein at least one electric motor (18) is configured to move the locking member (20) between the locking position and the unlocking position.

11. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the displacement device (16) is configured such that a displacement of the locking member (20) from the unlock position to the locking position results in a displacement of the first shutter device (15.1) and the second shutter device (15.2) into the shutter configuration, and such that a displacement of the locking member (20) from the locking position to the unlock position results in a displacement of the first shutter device (15.1) and the second shutter device (15.2) into the release configuration.

12. An electric cooking appliance (1) according to claim 3 and any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the locking member (20) comprises a first actuating part (21.1) configured to cooperate with the first moving member (17.1) when the locking member (20) is moved between the unlocked position and the locked position; and a second actuating part (21.2) configured to cooperate with the second moving member (17.2) when the locking member (20) is moved between the unlocked position and the locked position, the electric cooking appliance (1) being configured such such that a movement of the locking member (20) from the unlocked position to the locked position results in a movement of the first moving member (17.1) and the second moving member (17.2) from the second configuration to the first configuration, and such that a movement of the locking member (20) from the locked position to the unlocked position results in a movement of the first moving member (17.1) and the second moving member (17.2) from the first configuration to the second configuration.

13. Electric cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the displacement device (16) comprises a first electric motor (18) configured to drive the first shuttering device (15.1) between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration, and a second electric motor (18) configured to drive the second shuttering device (15.2) between the shuttering configuration and the release configuration.

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