Integrated kitchen electrical appliances

Abstract

The present invention discloses an integrated kitchen electrical appliance and relates to the field of electrical appliance technology, comprising a main body housing, a refrigerator module, a microwave module, and an induction module; the housing comprises a housing lower layer and a housing upper layer arranged sequentially from bottom to top; the refrigerator module is installed in the housing lower layer, the microwave module is installed in the housing upper layer, and the induction module is installed on the top of the housing upper layer. The present invention primarily solves the problem of a method for providing an integrated kitchen electrical appliance in which a refrigerator, a microwave, and an induction cooktop are integrated. The integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present invention fully utilizes the longitudinal space of the refrigerator module by integrating the microwave module and the induction module based on the refrigerator module. Compared to a method of configuring a refrigerator, a microwave, and an induction cooktop with the same performance separately, the integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present invention has the advantages of high space utilization, low cost, and excellent energy consumption control, thereby providing a superior kitchen electrical appliance configuration option for residential and office spaces.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electrical equipment technology, and specifically, to an integrated kitchen electrical appliance. Background Technology

[0002] Refrigerators can refrigerate food, beverages, and medicines, microwave ovens can heat and reheat food, and induction cooktops can cook and boil water. All three of these electric appliances can directly improve the quality of life and are indispensable components in residential spaces and some office spaces.

[0003] Refrigerators, microwaves, and induction cooktops all require a certain amount of independent space; for example, a refrigerator directly occupies a portion of the floor area, while a microwave and induction cooktop also occupy part of the workbench. However, in modern cities, land resources are becoming increasingly precious, and the trend of rising land prices for residential and office spaces is becoming more pronounced. Consequently, if various electrical appliances take up space, residential and office areas become increasingly cramped.

[0004] Recently, combined cooking appliances that integrate a gas range, range hood, and oven / dishwasher have become increasingly popular, bringing about space-saving benefits.

[0005] However, integrated kitchen appliances combining a refrigerator, microwave, and induction cooktop have not yet appeared on the market. The problem to be solved

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated kitchen electric appliance that combines a refrigerator, a microwave, and an induction cooktop. means of solving the problem

[0007] To achieve the above objective, the present invention provides the following technical solution: an integrated kitchen electric appliance comprising a main body housing, a refrigerator module, a microwave module, and an induction module; wherein the main body housing comprises a housing lower layer and a housing upper layer arranged sequentially from bottom to top; wherein the refrigerator module is installed in the housing lower layer, the microwave module is installed in the housing upper layer, and the induction module is installed on the top of the housing upper layer.

[0008] In the above technical method, the compressor of the refrigerator module, the microwave module, and the induction coil of the induction module are arranged alternately within the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the refrigerator module includes a refrigerator liner, a refrigerator door, and a compressor; the refrigerator liner is fitted into the lower housing layer of the main body housing, and the refrigerator door is hinge-coupled to the refrigerator liner so that the refrigerator door can be opened and closed relative to the refrigerator liner; and the compressor is mounted within the upper housing layer of the main body housing to compress the refrigerant flowing back from the refrigerator liner and to provide the compressed refrigerant to the refrigerator liner.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the microwave oven module includes a microwave oven liner, a microwave oven door, and a magnetron assembly; the microwave oven liner is fitted into the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing, and the microwave oven door is hinge-coupled to the microwave oven liner so that the microwave oven door can be opened and closed relative to the microwave oven liner; and the magnetron assembly is fixed to the side of the microwave oven liner and is used to provide microwave energy to the microwave oven liner.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the microwave oven module further comprises a turntable assembly including a turntable motor, a turntable body, and a turntable roller; the turntable roller is fixed below the turntable body, and the turntable body is installed within the microwave oven liner so that the turntable roller contacts the bottom plate of the microwave oven liner; the body of the turntable motor is fixed outside the microwave oven liner, and the rotation axis of the turntable motor is inserted through the inside of the microwave oven liner and fixed to the turntable body, thereby driving the turntable body to rotate within the microwave oven liner.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the upper part of the housing upper layer of the main body housing is covered with a workbench panel.

[0013] In the above technical solution, the induction module includes an induction panel and an induction coil; the induction panel is fitted onto the workbench panel and is level with the surface of the workbench panel; and the induction coil is fixed to the lower part of the induction panel and provides electromagnetic energy to the induction panel.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present invention further includes a main circuit board; said main circuit board is electrically and signal-connected to at least one of the compressor of the refrigerator module, the microwave module, and the induction coil of the induction module.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the integrated kitchen electric appliance of the present invention further comprises a cooling module including a centrifugal fan and a cooling case; the centrifugal fan is provided with at least two intake surfaces and at least one exhaust port; the cooling case is divided into a lower cooling passage and an upper cooling passage, with a rear exhaust port formed therein; the centrifugal fan is fixed within the cooling case, so that at least one intake surface of the centrifugal fan is driven to allow airflow to flow into the lower cooling passage of the cooling case, and at least another intake surface of the centrifugal fan is driven to allow airflow to flow into the upper cooling passage of the cooling case, and the exhaust port of the centrifugal fan is aligned with the rear exhaust port of the cooling case; the cooling module is fixed within the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing, so that the airflow of the lower cooling passage passes through the magnetron assembly of the microwave module, and the airflow of the upper cooling passage passes through the induction coil of the induction module; An intake panel is installed on the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing so that air is drawn into the cooling module.

[0016] In the above technical solution, a control panel is installed on the surface of the upper layer of the housing; and the control panel is electrically and signal-wise connected to the main circuit board. Effects of the invention

[0017] Compared to conventional technology, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present invention integrates a microwave module and an induction module based on a refrigerator module, thereby allowing the refrigerator module, microwave module, and induction module to share a main body housing; by staggering the compressor of the refrigerator module and the induction coils of the microwave module and induction module, the longitudinal space of the refrigerator module is fully utilized; the integrated refrigerator module, microwave module, and induction module are also advantageous for rationally distributing power and preventing power overcurrent; and compared to a method of separately configuring a refrigerator, microwave, and induction with the same performance, the integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present invention has the advantages of high space utilization, low cost, and excellent energy consumption control, thereby providing a superior kitchen electrical appliance configuration option for residential and office spaces. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded view of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the microwave oven module of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] The technical method of the embodiment of the present invention is described clearly and completely with reference to the drawings attached to the embodiment of the present invention. It is obvious that the described embodiment is only a part of the embodiment of the present invention and not the entire embodiment. Based on the embodiment of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by a person skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] This embodiment provides an integrated kitchen electric appliance that combines a refrigerator, a microwave, and an induction cooktop.

[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, the integrated kitchen electric appliance provided in this embodiment includes a main body housing (1), a refrigerator module (2), a microwave module (3), and an induction module (4).

[0022] Here, the main body housing (1) is a housing composed of metal plates and is used to provide a structural foundation and a supporting foundation for the integrated kitchen electrical appliance of this embodiment.

[0023] The main body housing (1) includes a housing lower layer (12) and a housing upper layer (11) arranged sequentially from bottom to top, and in this embodiment, the main body housing (1) is divided into the housing lower layer (12) and the housing upper layer (11) by a horizontally arranged partition; wherein the housing upper layer (11) is provided with an upper layer support plate (111) arranged in the transverse direction as a structural foundation and support foundation of the housing upper layer (11).

[0024] The refrigerator module (2) is installed in the lower layer (12) of the housing, the microwave module (3) is installed in the upper layer (11) of the housing, and the induction module (4) is installed on the top of the upper layer (11) of the housing.

[0025] Additionally, the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2), the microwave module (3), and the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4) are arranged in an alternating manner within the upper housing layer (11) of the main body housing (1). Generally, the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2) is placed in a lower position and occupies a certain space of the refrigerator liner (21), and the horizontal projection area of ​​the microwave is generally smaller than the horizontal projection area of ​​the refrigerator. By arranging the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2) and the microwave module (3) in an alternating manner within the upper housing layer (11), the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2) can be installed in the free space of the upper housing layer (11), so that the compressor (23) does not occupy the space of the refrigerator liner (21), thereby increasing the volume of the refrigerator liner (21). Likewise, the free space of the upper housing layer (11) is sufficient to install the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4), thus improving the space utilization rate. The compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2), the microwave module (3), and the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4), which are arranged alternately within the upper layer (11) of the housing, can effectively utilize the longitudinal space of the refrigerator to further improve space utilization.

[0026] Specifically, the refrigerator module (2) includes a refrigerator liner (21), a refrigerator door (22), and a compressor (23), wherein the refrigerator liner (21) is a case made of a thermal insulation material and the refrigerator door (22) is an opening / closing door made of a thermal insulation material. The refrigerator liner (21) is fitted into the lower housing layer (12) of the main body housing (1), and the refrigerator door (22) is hinged to the refrigerator liner (21) so that the refrigerator door (22) can be opened / closed relative to the refrigerator liner (21). In this embodiment, the refrigerator liner (21) and the refrigerator door (22) are each provided in two pairs, corresponding to the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment, respectively. The compressor (23) is mounted within the upper housing layer (11) of the main body housing (1) and is used to compress the refrigerant flowing back from the refrigerator liner (21) and to provide the compressed refrigerant to the refrigerator liner (21).

[0027] Specifically, the microwave module (3) includes a microwave liner (31), a microwave door (32), and a magnetron assembly (34), wherein the microwave liner (31) is a case made of an insulating material and the microwave door (32) is an opening and closing door made of an insulating material. The microwave liner (31) is fitted into the upper layer (11) of the housing of the main body housing (1), and the microwave door (32) is hinged to the microwave liner (31) so that the microwave door (32) can be opened and closed relative to the microwave liner (31). The magnetron assembly (34) is fixed to the side of the microwave liner (31) and is used to provide microwave energy to the microwave liner (31).

[0028] Additionally, the microwave oven module (3) further comprises a turntable assembly (33) including a turntable motor (331), a turntable body (332), and a turntable roller (333), wherein the turntable motor (331) is a heat-resistant DC motor, the turntable body (332) is a glass disc, and the turntable roller (333) has a heat-resistant wheel. The turntable roller (333) is fixed to the bottom of the turntable body (332), and the turntable body (332) is installed within the microwave oven liner (31), so that the turntable roller (333) comes into contact with the bottom plate of the microwave oven liner (31), and the rotation of the turntable body (332) can be guided through the wheel of the turntable roller (333). The main body of the turntable motor (331) is fixed to the outside of the microwave oven liner (31), and the rotation axis of the turntable motor (331) is inserted through the inside of the microwave oven liner (31) and fixed to the turntable main body (332) (in this embodiment, the two are detachably connected through a detachable spline coupling), thereby driving the turntable main body (332) to rotate within the microwave oven liner (31).

[0029] Additionally, the induction module (4) includes an induction panel (42) and an induction coil (41), wherein the induction panel (42) is a ceramic panel or a microcrystalline glass panel. A workbench panel (13) is covered on the top of the housing upper layer (11) of the main body housing (1), specifically, the workbench panel (13) is an integrated microcrystalline glass plate covering the top of the housing upper layer (11). The induction panel (42) is fitted onto the workbench panel (13) and forms a flat plane with the surface of the workbench panel (13), thereby enhancing the sense of unity of the workbench panel (13). The induction coil (41) is fixed to the underside of the induction panel (42) and is used to provide electromagnetic energy to the induction panel (42).

[0030] The workbench panel (13) can be used as a structural part of the induction module (4), and at the same time, the user can place items on its surface and use it to cook food ingredients.

[0031] Additionally, the integrated kitchen electric appliance of the present embodiment further includes a main circuit board (6), the main circuit board (6) is a printed circuit board (PCB), and the main circuit board (6) is equipped with a microcontroller unit (MCU) (e.g., a microcontroller or an embedded chip), a driving module capable of driving a compressor (23), a driving module capable of driving a magnetron, a driving module capable of driving an induction coil (41), a driving module capable of driving a turntable motor (331), and necessary peripheral circuits. The main circuit board (6) is electrically and signal-connected to at least one of the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2), the microwave module (3) (specifically the magnetron assembly (34) and the turntable motor (331)), and the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4). In fact, power can be supplied directly to the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2) by branching before the power input of the main circuit board (6), and digital control of the compressor (23) can be implemented by electrically connecting the main circuit board (6) to the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2). By integrating the driving and control circuits of the integrated refrigerator module (2), microwave module (3), and induction module (4) through the main circuit board (6), the degree of integration of the integrated kitchen electric appliance of this embodiment is further enhanced, and it is also advantageous for concentrated cooling. In addition, through the adjustment and control of the main circuit board (6), power can be rationally distributed to high-output electric appliances such as the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2), the magnetron assembly (34) of the microwave module (3), and the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4), thereby preventing power overcurrent, and power can be supplied to the integrated kitchen electric appliance of this embodiment using only general household power.

[0032] Additionally, the integrated kitchen electric appliance of the present embodiment further comprises a cooling module (5) including a centrifugal fan (51) and a cooling case (52), wherein the centrifugal fan (51) is driven by a DC motor and the cooling case (52) is an engineering plastic case or a metal case. The centrifugal fan (51) has at least two intake surfaces and at least one exhaust port, and in fact, the upper and lower surfaces of the centrifugal fan (51) are intake surfaces, and the side surface is a spiral exhaust port. The cooling case (52) is divided into a lower cooling passage (521) and an upper cooling passage (522), and a rear exhaust port (523) is formed, and in fact, a partition is formed in the middle of the cooling case (52) to divide it into a lower cooling passage (521) and an upper cooling passage (522), and the shape of the rear exhaust port (523) matches the exhaust port of the centrifugal fan (51). A centrifugal fan (51) is fixed within a cooling case (52), at least one intake surface of the centrifugal fan (51) is driven so that airflow can flow into the lower cooling passage (521) of the cooling case (52), and at least another intake surface of the centrifugal fan (51) is driven so that airflow can flow into the upper cooling passage (522) of the cooling case (52), and the exhaust port of the centrifugal fan (51) is aligned with the rear exhaust port (523) of the cooling case (52). Specifically, one intake surface of the centrifugal fan (51) is in communication with the lower cooling passage (521), and the other intake surface is in communication with the upper cooling passage (522), and the exhaust port is directly covered by the rear exhaust port (523) of the cooling case (52). The cooling module (5) is fixed within the upper layer (11) of the housing of the main body housing (1), and in this embodiment, an upper fixing plate (112) installed vertically within the upper layer (11) of the housing is fixed, and one end of the cooling case (52) is fixed to the upper fixing plate (112), and the magnetron assembly (34) of the microwave module (3) is also fixed together to the upper fixing plate (112).The airflow of the lower cooling passage (521) is made to pass through the magnetron assembly (34) of the microwave module (3) (in this embodiment, the inlet of the lower cooling passage (521) is aligned with the magnetron assembly (34), so that when airflow enters the inlet of the lower cooling passage (521), the airflow passes through the magnetron assembly (34), and the airflow of the upper cooling passage (522) is made to pass through the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4) (in this embodiment, the induction coil (41) of the induction module (4) is fixed within the upper cooling passage (522) of the cooling case (52), so that the cooling case (52) performs the function of fixing and supporting the induction coil (41) and the cooling function), and also the main circuit board (6) is fixed within the upper cooling passage (522) of the cooling case (52), so that the cooling module (5) is the main It also provides cooling action for the circuit board (6). An intake panel (113) for intake of the cooling module (5) is installed in the upper layer (11) of the main body housing (1), and in this embodiment, the intake panel (113) is one of a porous plate or a grid plate.

[0033] Additionally, a control panel (7) is installed on the surface of the upper layer (11) of the housing. In this embodiment, the control panel (7) is a touch panel and is fitted into the workbench panel (13) of the upper layer (11) of the housing to form a touch area on the workbench panel (13). In another embodiment, the control panel (7) may be fitted into the front or side of the upper layer (11) of the housing. The control panel (7) is electrically and signal-wise connected to the main circuit board (6) to enable control of the microwave module (3) and the induction module (4).

[0034] The integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present embodiment integrates a microwave module (3) and an induction module (4) based on a refrigerator module (2), thereby allowing the refrigerator module (2), microwave module (3), and induction module (4) to share a main body housing (1). By staggering the compressor (23) of the refrigerator module (2) and the induction coils (41) of the microwave module (3) and induction module (4), the longitudinal space of the refrigerator module (2) is fully utilized. Furthermore, the integrated refrigerator module (2), microwave module (3), and induction module (4) are advantageous for rationally distributing power and preventing power overcurrent. Compared to a method of configuring a refrigerator, microwave, and induction with the same performance separately, the integrated kitchen electrical appliance of the present embodiment has the advantages of high space utilization, low cost, and excellent energy consumption control, thereby providing a superior kitchen electrical appliance configuration option for residential and office spaces.

[0035] Although embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations are possible to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is limited by the appended claims and their equivalents. Explanation of the symbols

[0036] 1: Main body housing 11: Upper layer of housing 111: Upper support plate 112: Upper fixing plate 113: Intake panel 12: Lower housing layer 13: Workbench Panel 2: Refrigerator Module 21: Refrigerator Liner 22: Refrigerator door 23: Compressor 3: Microwave Module 31: Microwave Liner 32: Microwave door 33: Turntable Assembly 331: Turntable Motor 332: Turntable body 333: Turntable Roller 34: Magnetron Assembly 4: Induction Module 41: Induction coil 42: Induction panel 5: Cooling Module 51: Centrifugal pan 52: Cooling case 521: Lower cooling passage 522: Upper cooling passage 523: Rear exhaust pipe 6: Main circuit board 7: Control Panel

Claims

Claim 1 An integrated kitchen electric appliance comprising a main body housing, a refrigerator module, a microwave module, and an induction module; wherein the main body housing comprises a housing lower layer and a housing upper layer arranged sequentially from bottom to top; wherein the refrigerator module is installed within the housing, the microwave module is installed in the housing upper layer, and the induction module is installed on the top of the housing upper layer. Claim 2 An integrated kitchen electric appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the compressor of the refrigerator module, the microwave module, and the induction coil of the induction module are arranged alternately within the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing. Claim 3 An integrated kitchen electrical appliance according to paragraph 2, wherein the refrigerator module comprises a refrigerator liner, a refrigerator door, and a compressor; wherein the refrigerator liner is fitted into the lower housing layer of the main body housing, and the refrigerator door is hinge-coupled to the refrigerator liner so that the refrigerator door can be opened and closed relative to the refrigerator liner; and wherein the compressor is mounted within the upper housing layer of the main body housing to compress refrigerant recirculated from the refrigerator liner and to provide the compressed refrigerant to the refrigerator liner. Claim 4 An integrated kitchen electric appliance according to claim 2, wherein the microwave oven module comprises a microwave oven liner, a microwave oven door, and a magnetron assembly; wherein the microwave oven liner is fitted into the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing, and the microwave oven door is hinge-coupled to the microwave oven liner so that the microwave oven door can be opened and closed relative to the microwave oven liner; and wherein the magnetron assembly is fixed to the side of the microwave oven liner to provide microwave energy to the microwave oven liner. Claim 5 In claim 4, the microwave oven module further comprises a turntable assembly including a turntable motor, a turntable body, and a turntable roller; the turntable roller is fixed below the turntable body, and the turntable body is installed within the microwave oven liner, so that the turntable roller is formed to contact the bottom plate of the microwave oven liner; the body of the turntable motor is fixed outside the microwave oven liner, and the rotation axis of the turntable motor is inserted through the inside of the microwave oven liner and fixed to the turntable body, thereby driving the turntable body to rotate within the microwave oven liner. Claim 6 An integrated kitchen electric appliance characterized in that, in paragraph 2, the upper part of the housing upper layer of the main body housing is covered with a workbench panel. Claim 7 An integrated kitchen electric appliance according to claim 6, wherein the induction module comprises an induction panel and an induction coil; the induction panel is fitted onto the workbench panel and is level with the surface of the workbench panel; and the induction coil is fixed to the lower part of the induction panel and provides electromagnetic energy to the induction panel. Claim 8 An integrated kitchen electrical appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a main circuit board; wherein the main circuit board is electrically and signal-connected to at least one of the compressor of the refrigerator module, the microwave module, and the induction coil of the induction module. Claim 9 In claim 8, the integrated kitchen further comprises a cooling module including a centrifugal fan and a cooling case; said centrifugal fan has at least two intake surfaces and at least one exhaust port; said cooling case is divided into a lower cooling passage and an upper cooling passage, with a rear exhaust port formed therein; said centrifugal fan is fixed within the cooling case, so that at least one intake surface of the centrifugal fan is driven to allow airflow to flow into the lower cooling passage of the cooling case, and at least one other intake surface of the centrifugal fan is driven to allow airflow to flow into the upper cooling passage of the cooling case, and the exhaust port of the centrifugal fan is aligned with the rear exhaust port of the cooling case; said cooling module is fixed within the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing, so that the airflow of the lower cooling passage passes through the magnetron assembly of the microwave module, and the airflow of the upper cooling passage passes through the induction coil of the induction module; and an intake panel is installed in the upper layer of the housing of the main body housing so that air is drawn into the cooling module. Electrical devices. Claim 10 An integrated kitchen electrical appliance according to claim 8, wherein a control panel is installed on the surface of the upper layer of the housing; and the control panel is electrically and signal-connected to the main circuit board.

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