Heating cooker

Abstract

To suppress an operation display part or a display part disposed on a top plate from being affected by heat from a storage chamber.SOLUTION: A heating cooker includes: a top plate having a first cooking area and a second cooking area where a material to be heated is placed; a first heating part disposed at the lower part of the first cooking area; a second heating part disposed on the lower part of the second cooking area; a storage chamber disposed on the lower part of the top plate; an energy action part discharging or absorbing energy with respect to a stored material stored in the storage chamber; an operation display part disposed on the top plate and having an operation part operating the first heating part, the second heating part or the energy action part; and a control part controlling the first heating part, the second heating part, the energy action part and the operation display part. The operation display part is not disposed at the upper part of the storage chamber.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cooking appliance. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a cooking device that includes a normally used coil and a large coil that is larger than the normally used coil, and that can cook objects to be heated by the coils without interfering with each other.

[0003] The cooking device described in Patent Document 1 includes a main body having a large coil with a radius r1, a middle coil with a radius r2, and a small coil with a radius r3, and a rectangular top plate that covers the upper part of the main body and places an object to be heated by at least one of the three coils on it. The central positions of the large coil, middle coil, and small coil in the front-rear and left-right directions are different from each other, and r1>r2>r3 holds. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2012-74168 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, there has been a demand for a cooking appliance that can prevent an operation display unit or a display unit arranged on a top plate from being affected by heat from a storage compartment.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present disclosure is to solve the above-mentioned problem and to provide a heating cooker that prevents the operation display unit or display unit arranged on the top plate from being affected by heat from the storage compartment. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A cooking device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: A top plate having a first cooking area and a second cooking area on which an object to be heated is placed; A first heating section disposed below the first cooking area; A second heating section disposed below the second cooking area; A storage facility disposed below the top plate; An energy application unit that releases or absorbs energy to the items contained in the storage facility; an operation display unit disposed on the top plate and having an operation unit for operating the first heating unit, the second heating unit, or the energy application unit; A control unit that controls the first heating unit, the second heating unit, the energy application unit, and the operation display unit; Equipped with The operation and display unit is not disposed above the storage compartment.

[0008] A cooking device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: A top plate having a first cooking area and a second cooking area on which an object to be heated is placed; A first heating section disposed below the first cooking area; A second heating section disposed below the second cooking area; A storage facility disposed below the top plate; An energy application unit that releases or absorbs energy to the items contained in the storage facility; A display unit disposed on the top plate and displaying information related to the first heating unit, the second heating unit, and the storage facility; A control unit that controls the first heating unit, the second heating unit, the energy application unit, and the display unit; Equipped with The display unit is not disposed above the storage compartment. Effect of the Invention

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a cooking device that can prevent an operation display unit or a display unit arranged on a top plate from being affected by heat from a storage compartment. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of an example of a cooking device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a cooking device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] 1 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic front view of an example of a cooking device according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 5] 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooking device of FIG. 3 taken along line AA. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an operation display unit. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the operation display unit. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the operation display unit. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which the cooking device is placed in a kitchen. [Figure 10] FIG. 4 is a schematic plan view of a cooking device according to a first modified example. [Figure 11] 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooking device of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 10 taken along line BB. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device according to a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] 15 is a schematic plan view showing an example of the cooking device of FIG. 14 with the top plate removed. FIG. [Figure 16]FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a cooking device according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. 11 is a schematic plan view of a cooking device according to a second modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] (Background to this disclosure) For example, a cooking device having an operation display unit mounted in a kangaroo pocket is known. The kangaroo pocket is a portion provided on the front surface of the cooking device and includes a rotatable polyhedron. The polyhedron includes a cover surface that constitutes the front surface of the cooking device and a mounting surface on which the operation display unit is mounted.

[0012] The mounting surface provided on the polyhedron can be stored inside the cooking device and can be exposed from the cooking device by rotating the polyhedron. Specifically, when the operation display unit is not used, the mounting surface can be stored inside the cooking device, and when the operation display unit is used, the mounting surface can be exposed from the cooking device. For example, when the operation display unit is used, the user exposes the operation display unit from the cooking device by rotating the polyhedron in a direction in which the mounting surface is exposed from the cooking device. On the other hand, when the operation display unit is not used, the user stores the operation display unit inside the cooking device by rotating the polyhedron in a direction in which the mounting surface is stored in the cooking device.

[0013] However, when the operation display unit is mounted in a kangaroo pocket provided on the front of the cooking appliance, the size of the operation display unit is restricted. For example, in Japanese kitchen counters, the size of the opening through which the front of the cooking appliance is exposed is regulated, and the size of the kangaroo pocket is restricted. Therefore, the size of the operation display unit is also restricted by the size of the kangaroo pocket.

[0014] In recent years, in order to improve the convenience of the operation display unit, a cooking device configuration in which the operation display unit is arranged on the top plate has been considered. However, when the operation display unit is arranged on the top plate, there is a problem that heat generated in the storage unit (grill) arranged below the top plate is transferred to the operation display unit.

[0015] Therefore, the inventors have found a configuration for preventing the operation and display unit or the display unit arranged on the top plate from being affected by heat from the storage compartment, and have come to the following disclosure.

[0016] A cooking device of a first aspect of the present disclosure comprises a top plate having a first cooking area and a second cooking area on which an object to be heated is placed, a first heating unit arranged below the first cooking area, a second heating unit arranged below the second cooking area, a storage compartment arranged below the top plate, an energy action unit that releases or absorbs energy to the objects stored in the storage compartment, a display unit arranged on the top plate and displays display information related to the first heating unit, the second heating unit, and the storage compartment, and a control unit that controls the first heating unit, the second heating unit, the energy action unit, and the display unit, wherein, in a plan view of the top plate, the first cooking area and the second cooking area are arranged in the left-right direction of the top plate, and, in a plan view of the top plate, the display unit is arranged in front of the second cooking area in the front-to-back direction of the top plate.

[0017] In the cooking device according to the second aspect of the present disclosure, the second cooking area may be disposed deeper than the first cooking area in a front-rear direction of the top plate in a plan view of the top plate.

[0018] In the cooking device according to the third aspect of the present disclosure, the display unit may be disposed to the side of the first cooking area in the left-right direction of the top plate in a plan view of the top plate.

[0019] In the cooking device according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the first heating section may include a plurality of heating coils.

[0020] In a fifth aspect of the cooking device of the present disclosure, the top plate has a third cooking area located between the first cooking area and the second cooking area when viewed in a plan view of the top plate, the third cooking area being located behind the first cooking area in the front-to-back direction of the top plate and to the side of the second cooking area in the left-to-right direction of the top plate, and the cooking device may further include a third heating unit arranged below the third cooking area.

[0021] In the cooking device according to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the display unit may display information related to the third heating unit.

[0022] In the seventh aspect of the heating cooker of the present disclosure, the cooking device may further include an operating unit arranged on the top plate for operating the first heating unit, the second heating unit or the energy action unit, and in a planar view of the top plate, the operating unit may be arranged in front of the second cooking area in the fore-and-aft direction of the top plate.

[0023] In the heating cooker of the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the cooking device may further include an operating unit arranged on the top plate for operating the first heating unit, the second heating unit, the third heating unit or the energy action unit, and in a planar view of the top plate, the operating unit may be arranged in front of the second cooking area in the fore-and-aft direction of the top plate.

[0024] In the cooking device of a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, the operation unit may be disposed to the side of the first cooking area in the left-right direction of the top plate in a plan view of the top plate.

[0025] The cooking device according to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure may include an operation display unit including the display unit and the operation unit.

[0026] In the cooking device of the eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, the operation display unit may include a touch panel liquid crystal.

[0027] A heating cooker of a twelfth aspect of the present disclosure further includes a first light output unit, in a planar view of the top plate, arranged around the first heating unit and outputting light, and a second light output unit, in a planar view of the top plate, arranged around the second heating unit and outputting light, wherein, in a planar view of the top plate, the first light output unit has a first notch exposing the first heating unit in the left-right direction of the top plate, and, in a planar view of the top plate, the second light output unit has a second notch exposing the second heating unit in the left-right direction of the top plate.

[0028] In the cooking device of a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the container may be disposed on an opposite side to the display unit in the left-right direction of the top plate.

[0029] The cooking device of a fourteenth aspect of the present disclosure further includes a main body on which the top plate is placed and in which the storage compartment is provided, the storage compartment having an opening / closing door for opening and closing the storage compartment, and the opening / closing door may be arranged over the entire front surface of the main body.

[0030] The cooking device according to a fifteenth aspect of the present disclosure may further include a communication unit that transmits the display information to an external device.

[0031] The cooking device according to a sixteenth aspect of the present disclosure may further include a communication unit that receives operation information for operating the first heating unit, the second heating unit, or the energy application unit from an external device.

[0032] In the cooking device of the seventeenth aspect of the present disclosure, the top plate may be placed in a kitchen, and an upper surface of the top plate may be flush with a ceiling surface of the kitchen.

[0033] In the heating cooker of the 18th aspect of the present disclosure, a sensor for detecting contact or proximity of a heated object to the display unit may be provided below, in a planar view of the top plate, between the second cooking area and the display unit in the front-to-back direction of the top plate.

[0034] In the heating cooker of the 19th aspect of the present disclosure, a sensor for detecting contact or proximity of a heated object to the display unit may be provided below, in a planar view of the top plate, between the first cooking area and the display unit in the left-right direction of the top plate.

[0035] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following description is merely illustrative in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its application, or its uses. Furthermore, the drawings are schematic, and the ratios of dimensions, etc. do not necessarily correspond to the real ones.

[0036] (Embodiment 1) [Overall configuration] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a cooking device 1A according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Note that the XYZ coordinate system shown in the figure is for aiding in understanding the invention and does not limit the invention. The X and Y directions indicate the horizontal direction, and the Z direction indicates the vertical direction. In this specification, the X direction indicates the left-right direction, and the Y direction indicates the front-rear direction.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 1, the cooking device 1A is a cooking device that heats a heating object C1. The heating object C1 is an object to be heated, for example, a cooking vessel such as a pot. In this embodiment, an induction heating cooking device that inductively heats the heating object will be described as an example of the cooking device 1A. The cooking device 1A shown in Fig. 1 is a built-in type induction heating cooking device that is built into a system kitchen for use.

[0038] In the cooking device 1A, a top plate 10 is disposed on a main body 2, and a first cooking area A1, a second cooking area A2, and an operation display unit 30 are provided on the top plate 10. An object to be heated C1 is placed in the first cooking area A1 or the second cooking area A2 and heated. In addition, a storage compartment 20 is provided in the main body 2.

[0039] The detailed configuration of the cooking device 1A will be described with reference to FIG.

[0040] 2 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the cooking device 1A according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 2, the cooking device 1A includes a top plate 10, a first heating unit 11, a second heating unit 12, a storage unit 20, an energy application unit 21, an operation display unit 30, and a control unit 40.

[0041] <Top plate> The top plate 10 is configured as a plate having a rectangular shape in a plan view. The top plate 10 is formed of, for example, so-called heat-resistant glass. The heat-resistant glass is, for example, a thermally strengthened glass such as borosilicate glass and a crystallized glass.

[0042] The top plate 10 is disposed on the upper part of the main body 2. The top plate 10 has a first cooking area A1 and a second cooking area A2 on which an object to be heated is placed. The first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 have a circular shape in a plan view. As shown in FIG. 1, an operation display unit 30 is disposed on the top plate 10.

[0043] <1st heating section> The first heating section 11 is disposed inside the main body 2 and below the top plate 10. The first heating section 11 is disposed below the first cooking area A1. The first heating section 11 is formed of, for example, a heating coil. The first heating section 11 has a circular outer shape in a plan view.

[0044] <Second heating section> The second heating section 12 is disposed inside the main body 2 and below the top plate 10. The second heating section 12 is disposed below the second cooking area A2. The second heating section 12 is formed of, for example, a heating coil. The second heating section 12 has a circular outer shape in a plan view.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 have the same shape and size, and the first heating section 11 and the second heating section 12 have the same shape and size.

[0046] <Containment Vault> The storage compartment 20 stores items to be stored. In this embodiment, the storage compartment 20 is, for example, a grill for heating food such as fish. As shown in FIG. 1, the storage compartment 20 is disposed inside the main body 2 and below the top plate 10. The storage compartment 20 has an opening on the front side of the main body 2. An opening / closing door 22 for opening and closing the storage compartment 20 is disposed at a position on the front side of the main body 2 where the opening of the storage compartment 20 is provided.

[0047] <Energy action part> The energy application unit 21 emits or absorbs energy to the contents placed in the storage facility 20. In this embodiment, the energy application unit 21 is, for example, a heating unit such as a heater that emits thermal energy to the contents and heats the contents.

[0048] <Operation display section> The operation and display unit 30 includes a display unit 31 and an operation unit 32 .

[0049] The display unit 31 displays information related to the cooking device 1A. For example, the display unit 31 displays display information related to the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the storage compartment 20. The display information includes, for example, information such as the heating temperature, heating time, heating mode, automatic cooking menu, and the presence or absence of an object to be heated or a stored object of the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the storage compartment 20.

[0050] The operation unit 32 operates the cooking device 1A. For example, the operation unit 32 is disposed on the top plate 10, and operates the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the energy application unit 21. The operation unit 32 accepts operation information input by a user. The operation information includes, for example, information for setting the heating temperature, heating time, heating mode, automatic cooking menu, etc. of the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the energy application unit 21.

[0051] In this embodiment, the operation display unit 30 is integrally configured with a display unit 31 and an operation unit 32. The operation display unit 30 includes, for example, a touch panel liquid crystal.

[0052] <Control Unit> The control unit 40 controls the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, the energy application unit 21, and the operation display unit 30. For example, the control unit 40 displays display information on the display unit 31, and controls the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, the energy application unit 21, and the display unit 31 based on operation information received by the operation unit 32.

[0053] The control unit 40 can be realized, for example, by a semiconductor element. For example, the control unit 40 can be configured by a microcomputer, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The functions of the control unit 40 may be configured by hardware alone, or may be realized by combining hardware and software.

[0054] For example, the control unit 40 realizes a predetermined function by reading out data and programs stored in the storage unit and performing various arithmetic processing.

[0055] [Location of the first heating unit, second heating unit and operation display unit] An example of the arrangement of the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the operation display unit 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0056] Fig. 3 is a schematic plan view of an example of the cooking device 1A of the first embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Fig. 3, in a plan view of the top plate 10, the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 are provided in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. Note that "plan view" means viewing from the Z direction. "Plan view of the top plate 10" means viewing from the thickness direction (Z direction) of the top plate 10.

[0057] In addition, in a plan view of the top plate 10, the operation display unit 30 is disposed in front of the second cooking area A2 in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10. Here, "in front" means the front side of the cooking appliance 1.

[0058] Specifically, in a plan view of the top plate 10, the second cooking area A2 is disposed further back than the first cooking area A1 in the front-to-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10. In other words, in a plan view of the top plate 10, the first cooking area A1 is disposed in front of the second cooking area A2. Here, "back" refers to the rear side of the cooking appliance 1.

[0059] Further, in a plan view of the top plate 10, the operation display unit 30 is disposed to the side of the first cooking area A1 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10.

[0060] In this embodiment, a line segment equidistant from both ends of the top plate 10 in the left-right direction (X direction) in a plan view of the top plate 10 is defined as a center line CL1. In the top plate 10, a first cooking area A1 is disposed to the left of the center line CL1, and a second cooking area A2 is disposed to the right of the center line CL1. In addition, an operation display unit 30 is disposed to the right of the center line CL1.

[0061] By positioning the second cooking area A2 further back than the first cooking area A1 in the front-to-back direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 when viewed in a plan view of the top plate 10, a space can be created in front of the second cooking area A2 to position the operation and display unit 30.

[0062] [About the opening and closing of the storage facility doors] An example of the opening and closing door 22 of the storage facility 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0063] Fig. 4 is a schematic front view of an example of cooking device 1A of embodiment 1 according to the present disclosure. As shown in Fig. 4, opening and closing door 22 of storage compartment 20 is arranged over the entire front surface of main body 2. The dimension of opening and closing door 22 in the left-right direction (X direction) is approximately the same as the dimension of the front surface of main body 2 in the left-right direction (X direction). Note that "approximately the same" includes an error of ±10% or less. Also, "the entire front surface of main body 2" means, for example, the front portion of main body 2 exposed from an opening of a system kitchen when cooking device 1A is incorporated in the system kitchen.

[0064] The opening and closing door 22 has a cover surface 22a. The cover surface 22a is a surface exposed on the front side of the main body 2, and constitutes the outer surface of the cooking appliance 1. The cover surface 22a is provided with a handle 22b. The handle 22b is a portion that protrudes from the cover surface 22a and can be held by the user with the fingers.

[0065] Cover surface 22a is formed flat except for handle 22b. Specifically, cover surface 22a is formed as a plane that extends continuously in the left-right direction (X direction) of cooking device 1A. In other words, cover surface 22a has no steps or grooves.

[0066] In this way, the design can be improved by arranging the opening and closing door 22 over the entire front surface of the main body 2. In addition, in the cooking device 1A, since the operation and display unit 30 is provided on the top plate 10, it is not necessary to arrange the operation and display unit 30 on the front surface of the main body (so-called kangaroo pocket) as in the conventional cooking device. Therefore, the opening and closing door 22 can be arranged over the entire front surface of the main body 2, which can improve the design.

[0067] The opening and closing door 22 may also be disposed on a part of the front surface of the main body 2. In this case, the area of ​​the front surface of the main body 2 other than the opening and closing door 22 is fixed and not movable. Therefore, compared to the case where both the opening and closing door 22 and the kangaroo pocket are movable, it is easier to align the front surface of the main body 2 with the front surface of the kitchen counter in the Y direction (i.e., the front-rear direction).

[0068] In addition, the entire front surface of the main body, including the cover surface 22a of the opening and closing door 22, may be made of a decorative plate or a similar panel or decorative film on the front surface of the kitchen counter. This increases the sense of unity of the entire kitchen and improves the design. In particular, in the cooking device 1A, since the operation display unit is not arranged in the kangaroo pocket, it is necessary to align only the opening and closing door 22 with the kitchen counter, making alignment easy. Therefore, the front surface of the kitchen counter can be made flat with the same decorative plate, improving the design. A window may be provided in a part of the front surface of the main body so that the inside of the storage 20 can be seen.

[0069] As shown in FIG. 1, a power switch 25 is provided on the upper surface at the end of the handle 22b. Here, when a touch panel liquid crystal or a touch switch is used as the operation unit, the sensitivity may be lower than that of a physical switch. The power switch 25 is required to be highly sensitive because it has the role of "emergency stop". On the other hand, if a physical switch is provided, the design may be poor. In this embodiment, the opening and closing door 22 is large, and the handle 22b can be made long, so that even if the power switch 25 is provided on the handle 22b, the design of the handle 22b and the top surface is not affected much. In this embodiment, the power switch 25 is given as an example of a physical switch to be provided on the handle 22b, but other switches such as a switch for an interior light may also be provided.

[0070] [About the structure of the containment facility] The structure of the storage 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0071] Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cooking device 1A of Fig. 3 taken along line AA. As shown in Fig. 5, the storage compartment 20 is disposed on the opposite side of the operation and display unit 30 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. In other words, in a plan view of the top plate 10, the storage compartment 20 is disposed at a position that does not overlap at least the liquid crystal portion of the operation and display unit 30. Note that the control board and the like of the operation and display unit 30 may be disposed at a position that overlaps with the storage compartment 20.

[0072] Specifically, when viewed from the front side of the cooking appliance 1A, the storage compartment 20 is disposed on the left side of the top plate 10 inside the main body 2, and the operation and display unit 30 is disposed on the right side of the top plate 10. Therefore, the storage compartment 20 is not disposed below the operation and display unit 30 inside the main body 2, and a space 3 is formed. The space 3 functions as an air guide passage through which air flows. As a result, the operation and display unit 30 can be cooled by being exposed to wind. For example, a fan may be disposed in the space 3 to blow air toward the operation and display unit 30.

[0073] The storage 20 has a storage chamber 23, and a storage dish 24 is placed in the storage chamber 23. A roughly rectangular parallelepiped space is formed inside the storage chamber 23. An energy application unit 21 is provided on the inner wall of the storage chamber 23. In this embodiment, two energy application units 21 are arranged opposite each other in the up-down direction (Z direction) of the storage chamber 23. Note that the object that is placed in the storage chamber 23 and subjected to the action of the energy application unit 21 may be something other than the storage dish 24, and may be an ordinary pot.

[0074] The storage tray 24 is a tray on which the contents C2 are placed. The contents C2 are placed in the storage chamber 23 while being placed on the storage tray 24. For example, the contents C2 are food items such as meat or fish.

[0075] In this embodiment, the energy action unit 21 is a heating unit such as a heater. In the cooking device 1A, the storage compartment 20 is disposed on the opposite side of the operation and display unit 30 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10, so that the operation and display unit 30 and the storage compartment 20 are disposed apart from each other. This makes it possible to prevent heat generated in the storage compartment 20 from being transmitted to the operation and display unit 30. In addition, by forming a space 3 below the operation and display unit 30, the operation and display unit 30 can be cooled.

[0076] [About the operation display unit] An example of the operation display unit 30 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0077] Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the operation display unit 30. As shown in Fig. 6, the operation display unit 30 has a display unit 31 that displays first display information 31a and second display information 31b as display information. The first display information 31a indicates the heating power of the first heating unit 11. The second display information 31b indicates the heating time of the second heating unit 12.

[0078] The operation display unit 30 has timer / heat operation buttons 32aa, 32ba, heating stop buttons 32ab, 32bb, and grill operation 32c. The timer / heat operation buttons 32aa, 32ba are buttons for switching the timer setting and heat setting of the first heating unit 11 and the second heating unit 12, respectively. The heating stop buttons 32ab, 32bb are used to stop heating of the first heating unit 11 and the second heating unit 12, respectively. When the grill operation 32c is pressed, it transitions to an operation display that accepts the selection of a grill menu, as in the grill operation 32c in FIG. 8.

[0079] The timer / heat operation buttons 32aa, 32ba, the heating stop buttons 32ab, 32bb, and the grill operation 32c correspond to the operation unit 32. In this embodiment, the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32 are integrated into a touch panel liquid crystal, so the operation unit 32 is displayed on the display unit 31. The user operates the timer / heat operation buttons 32aa, 32ba, the heating stop buttons 32ab, 32bb, and the grill operation 32c displayed on the display unit 31 to operate the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the energy application unit 21.

[0080] 6, the first display information 31a and the second display information 31b are displayed large on the operation display unit 30, so that the user can easily view the first display information 31a and the second display information 31b, improving convenience. In addition, the operation display unit 30 can display many operation buttons and menus, such as timer / heat operation buttons 32aa, 32ba, heating stop buttons 32ab, 32bb, and grill operation 32c. This improves operability.

[0081] In the example shown in FIG. 6, the first display information 31a has a circular display 131a, a number 231a written inside it, and a frame-by-frame button 331a. The number 231a indicates the heat level, and the user can increase or decrease the heat level with the frame-by-frame button 331a. The circular display 131a is divided into a plurality of areas, and the number or range of the highlighted areas corresponds to the heat level. If the timer / heat level operation button 32aa is pressed in the state of the first display information 31a in FIG. 6, the number 231a indicating the heat level changes to a time display as in the second display information 31b. The second display information 31b has a circular display 131b and a number 231b written inside it. The number 231b indicates, for example, the remaining heating time. If the timer / heat operation button 32ba is pressed in the state of the second display information 31b of FIG. 6, the number 231b indicating the remaining heating time changes to an indication of the heat, as in the first display information 31a, and a frame-by-frame button is also displayed.

[0082] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the operation display unit 30. As shown in FIG. 7, an automatic menu screen 31c of the first heating unit 11 is displayed on the display unit 31. A plurality of menu buttons 32d are arranged on the automatic menu screen 31c. Each of the plurality of menu buttons 32d displays, for example, information on a dish menu. The dish menu includes, for example, character information indicating the name of the dish, or image information indicating a picture of the dish. The plurality of menu buttons 32d are assigned setting information of a heating temperature and a heating time corresponding to the information on the dish menu indicated by each button. When a user selects one button from the plurality of menu buttons 32d, the control unit 40 controls the first heating unit 11 based on the setting information assigned to the selected button. For example, when the menu button 32d displaying the dish menu information of "hotcake" is selected, the control unit 40 controls the first heating unit 11 based on the heating temperature and heating time corresponding to hotcake.

[0083] In the example shown in FIG. 7, six menu buttons 32d are displayed on the automatic menu screen 31c. The six menu buttons 32d are large enough for the user to easily view, and improve the operability with the user's finger. When the up arrow or down arrow displayed on the automatic menu screen 31c is selected, another menu button 32d is displayed. In this way, the operation display unit 30 can display the automatic menu screen 31c and use multiple menu buttons 32d. This can improve convenience.

[0084] Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the operation display unit 30. Fig. 8 shows a state in which a plurality of grill menu buttons 32e and a plurality of grill operation buttons 32f are displayed by selecting the grill operation 32c shown in Fig. 6.

[0085] Each of the multiple grill menu buttons 32e displays, for example, information on a grill menu. The grill menu includes, for example, text information indicating the name of a dish or image information indicating a picture of the dish. The multiple grill menu buttons 32e are assigned setting information of a heating temperature and a heating time corresponding to the grill menu information indicated by each button. When a user selects one button from the multiple grill menu buttons 32e, the control unit 40 controls the energy application unit 21 based on the setting information assigned to the selected button. For example, when the grill menu button 32e displaying the grill menu information of "grilled fish" is selected, the control unit 40 controls the energy application unit 21 based on the heating temperature and heating time corresponding to grilled fish.

[0086] The multiple grill operation buttons 32f include buttons corresponding to, for example, a manual mode, a maintenance mode, and an interior light on mode. The "manual mode" is a mode in which the energy application unit 21 is operated manually. The "maintenance mode" is a mode in which the storage unit 20 is cleaned. The "interior light on mode" is a mode in which the interior light disposed in the storage unit 20 is turned on.

[0087] In the example shown in FIG. 8, three grill menu buttons 32e are displayed in the grill operation 32c. Furthermore, three grill operation buttons 32f are displayed in the grill operation 32c. Furthermore, the three grill menu buttons 32e and the three grill operation buttons 32f have a size that allows the user to easily view them, and improves operability with the user's finger. Note that when the left arrow or right arrow displayed in the grill operation 32c is selected, another grill menu button 32e is displayed. In this way, the operation display unit 30 displays the grill operation 32c, and multiple grill menu buttons 32e and multiple grill operation buttons 32f can be used. This improves convenience.

[0088] [About placing a cooking device in the kitchen] An example of a state in which the cooking appliance 1A is placed in a kitchen will be described with reference to FIG.

[0089] Fig. 9 is a schematic cross-sectional view showing an example of a state in which cooking appliance 1A is placed in kitchen 4. As shown in Fig. 9, kitchen 4 is provided with a recess 4a into which cooking appliance 1A is fitted. Recess 4a is recessed downward from top surface 4b of kitchen 4. Recess 4a includes a first recess 4aa and a second recess 4ab.

[0090] The first recess 4aa is a recess in which the main body 2 of the cooking device 1A is placed. The first recess 4aa communicates with an opening on the front side of the kitchen 4. When the main body 2 of the cooking device 1A is placed in the first recess 4aa, the front side of the main body 2 is exposed from the opening of the kitchen 4 that communicates with the first recess 4aa. As a result, the opening and closing door 22 of the storage compartment 20 placed in front of the main body 2 is exposed from the opening of the kitchen 4.

[0091] The second recess 4ab is a recess in which the top plate 10 of the cooking appliance 1A is placed. In a plan view of the kitchen 4, the second recess 4ab has a larger outer shape than the first recess 4aa. When the top plate 10 is placed in the second recess 4ab, the upper surface 10a of the top plate 10 is flush with the top surface 4b of the kitchen 4. "Flush" means that there is no step between the upper surface 10a of the top plate 10 and the top surface 4b of the kitchen 4 when viewed from the front side of the kitchen 4. That is, the height of the upper surface 10a of the top plate 10 and the top surface 4b of the kitchen 4 are the same.

[0092] In this way, by making the upper surface 10a of the top plate 10 and the top surface 4b of the kitchen 4 flush with each other, convenience can be improved. For example, in this embodiment, since the second heating unit 12 is disposed at the back, it is assumed that the work will be performed in the area where the operation display unit 30 is disposed at the front or in its vicinity. In this case, if the upper surface 10a of the top plate 10 and the top surface 4b of the kitchen 4 are flush with each other, the work space can be flexibly expanded, improving convenience.

[0093] [effect] The cooking device 1A according to the first embodiment has the following advantages.

[0094] The cooking device 1A includes a top plate 10, a first heating section 11, a second heating section 12, a storage compartment 20, an energy application section 21, an operation display section 30, and a control section 40. The top plate 10 has a first cooking area A1 and a second cooking area A2 in which objects to be heated are placed. The first heating section 11 is disposed below the first cooking area A1. The second heating section 12 is disposed below the second cooking area A2. The storage compartment 20 is disposed below the top plate 10. The energy application section 21 releases or absorbs energy to the objects contained in the storage compartment 20. The operation display section 30 includes a display section 31 and an operation section 32. The display section 31 is disposed on the top plate 10, and displays display information related to the first heating section 11, the second heating section 12, and the storage compartment 20. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 are provided in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the operation display unit 30 is disposed in front of the second cooking area A2 in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10.

[0095] This configuration can improve the convenience of the cooking device 1A. In the cooking device 1A, the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 are provided in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10 in a plan view of the top plate 10, and the operation display unit 30 is arranged in front of the second cooking area A2 in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10. By arranging the operation display unit 30 on the top plate 10 in this way, the operation display unit 30 can be made larger than when the operation display unit 30 is mounted in a kangaroo pocket. This allows the display unit 31 to be made larger, so that more display information can be displayed. In addition, the space for arranging the operation unit 32 can be made larger. As a result, the user can easily view the display information and perform more operations, thereby improving convenience.

[0096] In a plan view of the top plate 10, the second cooking area A2 is disposed further back than the first cooking area A1 in the front-to-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10. This configuration ensures a space for disposing the operation and display unit 30 in front of the second cooking area A2. This allows a larger operation and display unit 30 to be disposed on the top plate 10, further improving convenience.

[0097] In a plan view of the top plate 10, the operation and display unit 30 is disposed to the side of the first cooking area A1 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. This configuration makes it easier to secure space in front of the second cooking area A2 to place the operation and display unit 30. This allows a larger operation and display unit 30 to be placed on the top plate 10, further improving convenience.

[0098] The operation display unit 30 includes a touch panel liquid crystal. With this configuration, the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32 are integrally configured, which can further improve convenience. In addition, the number of parts can be reduced.

[0099] The storage 20 is disposed on the opposite side of the operation and display unit 30 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. This configuration can prevent heat generated in the storage 20 from being transmitted to the operation and display unit 30. This can prevent the display unit 31 of the operation and display unit 30 from being affected by heat from the storage 20.

[0100] The cooking device 1A further includes a main body 2 on which the top plate 10 is placed and in which the storage compartment 20 is provided. The storage compartment 20 has an opening / closing door 22 for opening and closing the storage compartment 20, and the opening / closing door 22 is arranged over the entire front surface of the main body 2. This configuration can improve the design of the cooking device 1A. For example, if a kangaroo pocket equipped with an operation display unit is arranged on the front surface of the main body, a boundary (step) is formed between the opening / closing door of the storage compartment and the kangaroo pocket. In the cooking device 1A, since the operation display unit 30 is arranged on the top plate 10, it is not necessary to arrange the kangaroo pocket on the front surface of the main body 2. Therefore, the opening / closing door 22 can be arranged over the entire front surface of the main body 2, so that no boundary with other members is formed. As a result, the design can be improved.

[0101] The top plate 10 is placed in the kitchen 4, and the upper surface 10a of the top plate is flush with the top surface 4b of the kitchen 4. With such a configuration, it is possible to further improve convenience.

[0102] In the present embodiment, the first heating unit 11 and the second heating unit 12 are configured as heating coils, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first heating unit 11 and the second heating unit 12 may be heaters.

[0103] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the cooking device 1A includes two heating parts 11 and 12, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The cooking device 1A may include three or more heating parts.

[0104] In the present embodiment, the first heating section 11 and the second heating section 12 have the same shape and size, but are not limited thereto. For example, the first heating section 11 and the second heating section 12 may have different shapes and sizes.

[0105] In the present embodiment, the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 have the same shape and size, but are not limited thereto. For example, the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 may have different shapes and sizes.

[0106] In the present embodiment, the storage 20 is a grill, and the contents C2 are food such as meat or fish, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the storage 20 may perform heat retention, cooling, humidification, moisture retention, or drying in addition to heating. The contents C2 may be, for example, tableware.

[0107] In the present embodiment, an example in which the energy application unit 21 is a heating unit has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the energy application unit 21 may include a steamer that emits high-temperature water vapor, a refrigeration cycle device that cools, a humidifier, a blower, a dryer, etc., in addition to the heating unit.

[0108] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the operation display unit 30 is configured integrally with the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32 may be separate.

[0109] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the operation display unit 30 is a touch panel liquid crystal, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display unit 31 may be an LED, and the operation unit 32 may be a physical button.

[0110] In the present embodiment, an example in which one display unit 31 is arranged on the top plate 10 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of display units 31 may be arranged on the top plate 10. For example, two display units 31 may be arranged side by side on the top plate 10.

[0111] In the present embodiment, an example in which both the display unit 31 and the operation unit 32 are arranged on the top plate 10 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the cooking device 1A, it is sufficient that at least the display unit 31 is arranged on the top plate 10, and the operation unit 32 does not have to be arranged on the top plate 10.

[0112] <Variation 1> Fig. 10 is a schematic plan view of cooking device 1AA of modified example 1. As shown in Fig. 10, in cooking device 1AA, in a plan view of top plate 10, a first cooking area A1 is provided to the right of center line CL1 of top plate 10, and a second cooking area A2 is provided to the left of center line CL2. In addition, in a plan view of top plate 10, operation display unit 30 is disposed to the left of center line CL1 of top plate 10 and in front of second cooking area A2.

[0113] In this way, in the first modification, the positions of the first cooking area A1, the second cooking area A2, and the operation display unit 30 are switched from left to right compared to the cooking device 1 of the first embodiment. Even with this configuration, it is possible to improve convenience.

[0114] Fig. 11 is a schematic cross-sectional view of cooking appliance 1AA of modified example 1 shown in Fig. 10 taken along line BB. As shown in Fig. 11, storage compartment 20 is disposed on the opposite side of top plate 10 from operation and display unit 30 in the left-right direction (X direction) of top plate 10. Specifically, when viewed from the front side of cooking appliance 1AA, storage compartment 20 is disposed on the right side of top plate 10 inside main body 2, and operation and display unit 30 is disposed on the left side of top plate 10. Furthermore, storage compartment 20 is not disposed below operation and display unit 30 inside main body 2, and space 3 is formed.

[0115] In this way, in the first modification, the arrangement of the storage compartment 20 and the operation display unit 30 is switched from left to right compared to the cooking device 1 of the first embodiment. Even in this configuration, the heat generated in the storage compartment 20 can be prevented from being transmitted to the operation display unit 30.

[0116] (Embodiment 2) Second Embodiment A cooking device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will now be described.

[0117] In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In the second embodiment, the same or equivalent configurations as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Also, in the second embodiment, descriptions that overlap with those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0118] FIG. 12 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device 1B according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0119] The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the first heating section 11A includes a plurality of heating coils 11a.

[0120] As shown in FIG. 12, in a cooking device 1B, a first heating section 11A includes a plurality of heating coils 11a arranged in the front-rear direction of a top plate 10 (Y direction).

[0121] In a plan view of the top plate 10, the heating coil 11a has a longitudinal direction in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10 and a lateral direction in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10. In this embodiment, the heating coil 11a has a substantially rectangular shape.

[0122] The first cooking area A1 has a generally rectangular shape in a plan view of the top plate 10. The first cooking area A1 has a longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 and a lateral direction in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. The heating coils 11a are arranged below the first cooking area A1.

[0123] The operation display unit 30 displays information related to the multiple heating coils 11a and can operate the multiple heating coils 11a. For example, the operation display unit 30 displays information indicating the heating coils 11a that are being used among the multiple heating coils 11a. The operation display unit 30 displays a frame indicating the first cooking area A1 on the display unit 31, displays the heating coils 11a that are being used within the frame, and does not necessarily need to display the heating coils 11a that are not being used. In addition, the operation display unit 30 displays operation buttons for operating the multiple heating coils 11a. The user can operate the multiple heating coils 11a by operating the operation buttons.

[0124] For example, the cooking device 1B includes a sensor disposed near the heating coils 11a. The cooking device 1B detects that an object to be heated is disposed above the heating coils 11a by the sensor. The sensor is, for example, an infrared sensor.

[0125] In this embodiment, the first heating section 11 includes four heating coils 11a. In this case, the first heating object may be heated using two heating coils 11a arranged at the rear side in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 in a plan view of the top plate 10. In addition, at this time, the second heating object may be heated using two heating coils 11b arranged at the front side. The heating temperature of the first heating object and the heating temperature of the second heating object may be different. In this way, multiple heating objects may be heated in the first cooking area A1.

[0126] [effect] According to the cooking device 1B according to the second embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0127] In the cooking device 1B, the first heating section 11A includes a plurality of heating coils 11a. This configuration can further improve the convenience of the cooking device 1B. By using a plurality of heating coils 11a, the first cooking area A1 can be enlarged. This allows a plurality of objects to be placed in the first cooking area A1 and heated.

[0128] In addition, in the cooking device 1B, the operation display unit 30 can display information related to the multiple heating coils 11a and can operate the multiple heating coils 11a. This configuration can further improve the convenience of the cooking device 1B. For example, in order to operate the multiple heating coils 11a, more information and operation buttons are displayed on the operation display unit 30, so the larger the size of the operation display unit 30, the better. In the cooking device 1B, the operation display unit 30 is arranged on the top plate 10, so the size of the operation display unit 30 can be increased and displays and operation buttons for operating the multiple heating coils 11a can be displayed.

[0129] In the present embodiment, the example in which the heating coils 11a are arranged in the front-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the heating coils 11a may be arranged in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10.

[0130] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the heating coil 11a has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view of the top plate 10, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the heating coil 11a may have a circular, elliptical, or rectangular shape in a plan view of the top plate 10. The heating coil 11a may also have a shape formed by combining a plurality of pieces, for example, a circular shape formed by combining a plurality of sectors.

[0131] In the present embodiment, the first cooking area A1 has a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view of the top plate 10, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first cooking area A1 may have an elliptical shape in a plan view of the top plate 10.

[0132] (Embodiment 3) A cooking device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0133] In the third embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In the third embodiment, the same or equivalent configurations as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Also, in the third embodiment, descriptions that overlap with those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0134] FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device 1C according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the top plate 10 has a third cooking area A3, and a third heating section 13 is disposed below the third cooking area A3.

[0136] 13, in the cooking device 1C, the top plate 10 has a third cooking area A3. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the third cooking area A3 is provided between the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2. The third cooking area A3 is provided behind the first cooking area A1 in the front-to-back direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 and next to the second cooking area A2 in the left-to-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10.

[0137] In a plan view of the top plate 10, the third cooking area A3 is smaller than the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2.

[0138] The cooking device 1C further includes a third heating section 13 disposed below the third cooking area A3. The third heating section 13 heats an object to be heated disposed in the third cooking area A3. For example, the third heating section 13 is a heating coil or a heater.

[0139] The operation and display unit 30 displays information related to the third heating unit 13. In other words, in the operation and display unit 30, the display unit 31 displays information related to the third heating unit 13. For example, the operation and display unit 30 displays information such as the heating temperature of the third heating unit 13, the heating time, the heating mode, the automatic cooking menu, and the presence or absence of an object to be heated.

[0140] The operation display unit 30 operates the third heating unit 13. In other words, in the operation display unit 30, the operation unit 32 operates the third heating unit 13. For example, the operation display unit 30 displays operation buttons for operating the third heating unit 13 and accepts operations from the user.

[0141] [effect] According to the cooking device 1C according to the third embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0142] In the cooking device 1C, the top plate 10 has a third cooking area A3 between the first cooking area A1 and the second cooking area A2 in a plan view of the top plate 10. The third cooking area A3 is provided behind the first cooking area A1 in the front-to-back direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 and next to the second cooking area A2 in the left-to-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. The cooking device 1C includes a third heating unit 13 disposed below the third cooking area A3. This configuration allows the cooking area to be increased, improving convenience. In addition, the third cooking area A3 does not narrow the space on the top plate 10 for disposing the operation display unit 30.

[0143] The operation display unit 30 displays information related to the third heating unit 13 and operates the third heating unit 13. With this configuration, even if the third cooking area A3 is increased, the information related to the third heating unit 13 can be visually confirmed by the operation display unit 30 arranged on the top plate 10, and the third heating unit 13 can be operated. This improves convenience. For example, if the operation display unit 30 is configured with a touch panel liquid crystal, it is not necessary to provide a new display unit and operation unit to accommodate the third cooking area A3 and the third heating unit 13.

[0144] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the operation display unit 30 displays information related to the third heating unit 13 and operates the third heating unit 13, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is sufficient that the top plate 10 is provided with a display unit 31 that displays information related to the third heating unit 13. The top plate 10 does not necessarily have to be provided with an operation unit 32 that operates the third heating unit 13.

[0145] (Embodiment 4) A cooking device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0146] In the fourth embodiment, differences from the third embodiment will be mainly described. In the fourth embodiment, the same or equivalent configurations as those in the third embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Also, in the fourth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with those in the third embodiment will be omitted.

[0147] Fig. 14 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device 1D according to embodiment 4 of the present disclosure. Fig. 15 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a state in which the top plate 10 is removed from the cooking device 1D of Fig. 14.

[0148] The fourth embodiment differs from the third embodiment in that it includes a first light output unit 14 arranged around first heating unit 11 and a second light output unit 15 arranged around second heating unit 12.

[0149] As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a cooking device 1D includes a first light output unit 14 and a second light output unit 15.

[0150] The first light output unit 14 is disposed around the first heating unit 11 in a plan view of the top plate 10, and outputs light. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the first light output unit 14 is provided with a first cutout SP1 that exposes the first heating unit 11 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. In this embodiment, the first light output unit 14 has a ring shape, and the first cutout SP1 is provided on both sides of the first light output unit 14 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. Thereby, for example, the first light output unit 14 can be made to have a left-right symmetrical shape in a plan view of the top plate 10, and aesthetics can be improved.

[0151] The first light output unit 14 outputs light toward the top plate 10 and indicates the position on which an object to be heated is placed. The first light output unit 14 also changes the degree of light output depending on the heating temperature.

[0152] The second light output unit 15 is disposed around the second heating unit 12 in a plan view of the top plate 10, and outputs light. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the second light output unit 15 is provided with a second cutout SP2 that exposes the second heating unit 12 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. In this embodiment, the second light output unit 15 has a ring shape, and the second cutout SP2 is provided on both sides of the second light output unit 15 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. Thereby, for example, the second light output unit 15 can be made to have a left-right symmetrical shape in a plan view of the top plate 10, and aesthetics can be improved.

[0153] Second light output unit 15 outputs light toward top plate 10 and indicates the position on which an object to be heated is placed. Second light output unit 15 also changes the degree of light output depending on the heating temperature.

[0154] For example, the first light output unit 14 and the second light output unit 15 are LEDs.

[0155] First light output unit 14 and second light output unit 15 are controlled by a control unit 40.

[0156] In the left-right direction (X direction) of cooking device 1D, first heating unit 11 is disposed close to the left inner wall of main body 2. In a plan view of cooking device 1D, a first notch SP1 of first light output unit 14 is provided around first heating unit 11 in the left-right direction (X direction) of main body 2. For this reason, first heating unit 11 can be disposed close to the left inner wall of main body 2 by the space of first notch SP1.

[0157] In the left-right direction (X direction) of cooking device 1D, second heating unit 12 is disposed close to the right inner wall of main body 2. In a plan view of cooking device 1D, a second notch SP2 of second light output unit 15 is provided around second heating unit 12 in the left-right direction (X direction) of main body 2. For this reason, second heating unit 12 can be disposed close to the right inner wall of main body 2 by the space of second notch SP2.

[0158] Therefore, in a plan view of the main body 2, it is possible to increase the distance between the first heating unit 11 and the second heating unit 12. This makes it possible to increase the space in which the operation display unit 30A is disposed, and thus makes the operation display unit 30A larger.

[0159] [effect] The cooking device 1D according to the fourth embodiment provides the following effects.

[0160] The cooking device 1D includes a first light output unit 14 and a second light output unit 15. The first light output unit 14 is disposed around the first heating unit 11 in a plan view of the top plate 10, and outputs light. The second light output unit 15 is disposed around the second heating unit 12 in a plan view of the top plate, and outputs light. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the first light output unit 14 is provided with a first cutout SP1 that exposes the first heating unit 11 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. In a plan view of the top plate 10, the second light output unit 15 is provided with a second cutout SP2 that exposes the second heating unit 12 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. With this configuration, the distance between the first heating unit 11 and the second heating unit 12 can be increased in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate, and the space for arranging the operation display unit 30 on the top plate 10 can be increased. This allows the operation and display unit 30 to be made even larger, improving user friendliness.

[0161] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the first notch SP1 is provided on both sides of the first light output unit 14 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is sufficient that the first notch SP1 is provided on the side closer to the left inner wall of the main body 2 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. The first notch SP1 does not have to be provided on the side farther from the left inner wall of the main body 2 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10.

[0162] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the second notch SP2 is provided on both sides of the second light output unit 15 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is sufficient that the second notch SP2 is provided on the side closer to the right inner wall of the main body 2 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. The second notch SP2 does not have to be provided on the side farther from the right inner wall of the main body 2 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10.

[0163] In addition to the second cutout SP2, or integrally with the second cutout SP2, or instead of the second cutout SP2, the second light output unit 15 may have a cutout provided on the rear side, i.e., on the side closer to the inner wall on the rear side of the main body 2. This allows the second heating unit 12 to be disposed on the rear side, and the width of the operation display unit 30 in the front-rear direction (Y direction) to be increased.

[0164] (Embodiment 5) A cooking device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0165] In the fifth embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In the fifth embodiment, the same or equivalent configurations as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals. Also, in the fifth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0166] Fig. 16 is a schematic plan view of an example of a cooking device 1E according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 17 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a cooking device 1E according to a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure. In the fifth embodiment, the "control unit 40" in the first embodiment is referred to as a "first control unit 40", the "operation display unit 30" as a "first operation display unit 30", the "display unit 31" as a "first display unit 31", and the "operation unit 32" as a "first operation unit 32".

[0167] The fifth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a cooking appliance 1E includes a first communication unit 41 and communicates with an external device 50.

[0168] As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a cooking appliance 1E includes a first communication unit 41.

[0169] The first communication unit 41 communicates with the external device 50. The first communication unit 41 includes a circuit that communicates with the external device 50 in accordance with a predetermined communication standard. The predetermined communication standard includes, for example, LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), USB, HDMI (registered trademark), CAN (controller area network), and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).

[0170] The first communication unit 41 is controlled by the first control unit 40.

[0171] The first control unit 40 transmits display information to the external device 50 via the first communication unit 41. The first control unit 40 also receives operation information from the external device 50 via the first communication unit 41. The display information includes information related to the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the storage 20. The operation information includes information for operating the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, or the energy application unit 21. For example, the operation information includes information on operations such as turning on or off the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the energy application unit 21, setting the heating temperature, setting the heating time, setting the heating mode, setting the automatic menu, and setting the grill menu.

[0172] <External device> The external device 50 is a device that communicates with the cooking appliance 1 by wire or wirelessly. The external device 50 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet PC, an external controller, etc. In this embodiment, the external device 50 preferably communicates with the cooking appliance 1 by wire. In the case of wireless communication, short-distance communication is preferable. From the viewpoint of safety, it is preferable to limit remote operation of the cooking appliance 1. In the case of wired communication or short-distance wireless communication, the user is approximately close to the cooking appliance 1, and can respond immediately in the event of an emergency. As a result, for example, when the cooking appliance 1 is placed in a counter-facing kitchen, it can be operated from both the front and the back using the external device 50. Note that, when the external device 50 is connected to the cooking appliance 1 by wide-range communication such as wireless LAN, it is preferable that the operation of the external device 50 is limited to sending a menu to the cooking appliance 1, updating a program, acquiring a history such as electricity charges, etc. When the external device 50 communicates with the cooking appliance 1 by wire, it is preferable that a connection terminal is arranged on the top or side of the cooking appliance.

[0173] As shown in FIG. 17, the external device 50 includes a second operation display unit 51, a second communication unit 52, and a second control unit 53.

[0174] The second operation display unit 51 includes a second display unit 54 and a second operation unit 55. The second display unit 54 displays display information related to the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the storage facility 20. The second operation unit 55 accepts operation information for operating the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the energy application unit 21.

[0175] In this embodiment, the second operation display unit 51 is integrally configured with a second display unit 54 and a second operation unit 55. The second operation display unit 51 includes, for example, a touch panel liquid crystal.

[0176] The second communication unit 52 communicates with the first communication unit 41 of the cooking appliance 1E. The second communication unit 52 includes a circuit that communicates with the first communication unit 41 in accordance with a predetermined communication standard. The predetermined communication standard includes, for example, LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), USB, HDMI (registered trademark), CAN (controller area network), and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).

[0177] The second communication unit 52 receives display information transmitted from the first communication unit 41. In addition, the second communication unit 52 transmits operation information inputted on the second operation display unit 51 to the first communication unit 41.

[0178] The second communication unit 52 is controlled by a second control unit 53 .

[0179] The second control unit 53 controls the second operation display unit 51 and the second communication unit 52. For example, the second control unit 53 displays display information received by the second communication unit 52 on the second display unit 54 of the second operation display unit 51. The control unit 53 transmits operation information from the user accepted by the second operation unit 55 of the second operation display unit 51 to the first communication unit 41 via the second communication unit 52.

[0180] The second control unit 53 can be realized by, for example, a semiconductor element. For example, the second control unit 53 can be configured by a microcomputer, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The functions of the second control unit 53 may be configured by hardware alone, or may be realized by combining hardware and software.

[0181] For example, the second control unit 53 reads out data and programs stored in the storage unit and performs various arithmetic processing to realize predetermined functions.

[0182] In this manner, in the cooking appliance 1E, the first communication unit 41 transmits the display information to the external device 50. The external device 50 receives the display information through the second communication unit 52, and displays the display information on the second display unit 54 of the second operation display unit 51.

[0183] Furthermore, the external device 50 accepts operation information through the second operation unit 55 of the second operation display unit 51, and transmits the operation information to the cooking appliance 1E through the second communication unit 52. The cooking appliance 1E receives the operation information through the first communication unit 41, and operates the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and / or the energy application unit 21 based on the operation information.

[0184] [effect] According to the cooking device 1E of the fifth embodiment, the following effects are achieved.

[0185] The cooking appliance 1E includes a first communication unit 41 that transmits display information related to the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, and the storage unit 20 to the external device 50. With this configuration, the display information can be transmitted to the external device 50 and displayed on the external device 50. This can improve convenience.

[0186] The first communication unit 41 receives operation information for operating the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, or the energy application unit 21 from the external device 50. With this configuration, the cooking appliance 1E can receive operation information from the external device 50 and control the first heating unit 11, the second heating unit 12, or the energy application unit 21 based on the operation information. This can improve convenience.

[0187] In the present embodiment, an example in which the first communication unit 41 transmits display information and receives operation information has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first communication unit 41 may transmit display information but not receive operation information. Alternatively, the first communication unit 41 may receive operation information but not receive display information.

[0188] In the present embodiment, an example in which the second communication unit 52 receives display information and transmits operation information has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second communication unit 52 may receive display information but not transmit operation information. Alternatively, the second communication unit 52 may transmit operation information but not receive display information.

[0189] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the external device 50 includes the second operation display unit 51, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the external device 50 may include the second display unit 54 but not the second operation unit 55. Alternatively, the external device 50 may include the second operation unit 55 but not the second display unit 54.

[0190] In the present embodiment, an example in which the second operation display unit 51 is a touch panel liquid crystal has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the second operation display unit 51, the second display unit 54 may be an LED, and the second operation unit 55 may be a physical button. Alternatively, the second operation unit 55 may be an audio input unit such as a microphone that accepts audio input.

[0191] In the present embodiment, an example in which one external device 50 communicates with the cooking appliance 1E has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of external devices 50 may communicate with the cooking appliance 1E.

[0192] In this embodiment, the storage compartment 20 may be omitted. For example, as shown in Fig. 12, when the cooking device 1B has a plurality of heating coils 11a, the operation display unit 30 displays more information even when the storage compartment 20 is not present, and therefore, the larger the size, the more convenient it becomes.

[0193] 18, a sensor 26 for detecting contact or proximity of an object to be heated to the operation and display unit 30 may be provided below the second heating unit 12 (second cooking area A2) and the operation and display unit 30 in the front-to-rear direction (Y direction) of the top plate 10 in a plan view of the top plate 10. This makes it possible to prevent heat generated from the second heating unit 12 from being transmitted to the operation and display unit 30 via the object to be heated C1.

[0194] A similar sensor 26 may be provided below the first heating unit 11 (first cooking area A1) and the operation and display unit 30 in the left-right direction (X direction) of the top plate 10. Examples of the sensor 26 include a capacitance touch sensor, an infrared temperature sensor, a contact temperature sensor (thermocouple, thermistor), and a brightness sensor. This can prevent the pan from coming close to the operation and display unit 30 during heating.

[0195] Although the present invention has been fully described in connection with the preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings, various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art, and such changes and modifications are to be understood as being included within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims, unless they depart therefrom. [Industrial Applicability]

[0196] The cooking device of the present disclosure can be applied to an induction cooking device that displays a display unit on a top plate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0197] 1A,1AA,1B,1C,1D,1E Heating cooker 2 Main unit 3 space 4. Kitchen 4a Recess 4aa First recess 4ab Second recess 4b Top 10 Top Plate 10a top surface 11 1st heating section 12 Second heating section 13 Third heating section 14 First optical output section 15 Second optical output section 20 Containment 21 Energy action part 22 Opening and closing doors 23 Containment Room 24 Storage Tray 25 Power Switch 26 Sensors 30,30A Operation display section (1st operation display section) 31 Display section (1st display section) 32 Operation unit (1st operation unit) 40 Control section (first control section) 41 First Communications Department 50 External device 51 Operation display section (second operation display section) 52 2nd Communications Department 53 Second Control Section 54 2nd display section 55 2nd operation section A1 First cooking area A2 Second cooking area A3 Third cooking area C1 Heating object C2 Contents CL1 center line SP1 First notch SP2 2nd notch

Claims

1. a top plate having a first cooking area and a second cooking area on which an object to be heated is placed; A first heating unit disposed below the first cooking area; A second heating section disposed below the second cooking area; A storage facility disposed below the top plate; An energy application unit that releases or absorbs energy to the items contained in the storage facility; an operation display unit disposed on the top plate and having an operation unit for operating the first heating unit, the second heating unit, or the energy application unit; a control unit that controls the first heating unit, the second heating unit, the energy application unit, and the operation display unit; Equipped with The operation display unit is not disposed above the storage unit. Heating cooker.

2. a top plate having a first cooking area and a second cooking area on which an object to be heated is placed; A first heating unit disposed below the first cooking area; A second heating section disposed below the second cooking area; A storage facility disposed below the top plate; An energy application unit that releases or absorbs energy to the items contained in the storage facility; a display unit disposed on the top plate and displaying display information related to the first heating unit, the second heating unit, and the storage facility; A control unit that controls the first heating unit, the second heating unit, the energy application unit, and the display unit; Equipped with The display unit is not disposed above the storage unit. Heating cooker.

3. The operation display unit includes a touch panel liquid crystal. The cooking device according to claim 1 .

4. The top plate has a third cooking area provided between the first cooking area and the second cooking area in a plan view of the top plate, The cooking device further includes a third heating unit disposed below the third cooking area. The cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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