Cooking apparatus

Abstract

This cooking apparatus may comprise: a main body; a top plate disposed on the upper end of the main body so that a cooking container can be placed thereon; a display disposed below the top plate so as to display an image on the top plate; a first inlet formed at the upper portion of the main body so that air flows into the main body in order to cool the display; and a second inlet which is formed at the main body so that air flows into the main body in order to cool the display, and which is formed above the first inlet.

Description

cooking appliances

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

[0002] A cooking appliance is a device used to heat and cook food or other food items. Specifically, it can perform various cooking-related functions, such as heating, defrosting, drying, and sterilizing the food.

[0003] Examples of such cooking appliances include oven ranges, microwave ovens, gas ranges, electric ranges, gas grills, or electric grills.

[0004] An oven range (hereinafter referred to as a cooking appliance) is a device that cooks food by directly transferring heat to food or heating the inside of the cooking chamber through a heating source that generates heat, such as a heater.

[0005] An oven range has a cabinet-shaped body, an oven is provided inside the body, and a cooktop including at least one heating element may be provided on the upper part of the body. A drawer may be provided on the lower part of the body for storing food and utensils or for performing cooking functions.

[0006] Cooking appliances use a heat source to generate heat, and the air inside the appliance heated by the heat source can increase the temperature of components within the appliance. For example, heat sources within the cooking chamber (e.g., heaters) and heat sources on the cooktop (e.g., coils) can increase the temperature of the display that displays operating information for the appliance, potentially causing the display to overheat.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cooking appliance capable of preventing a display from overheating.

[0008] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cooking appliance capable of cooling a display without an additional fan.

[0009] One aspect of the present disclosure provides a cooking appliance that can use various components regardless of the operation of the heating unit and heating source through a simple cooling structure.

[0010] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0011] A cooking appliance according to one aspect may include: a main body; a top plate disposed on an upper portion of the main body so that a cooking vessel can be placed thereon; a display disposed below the top plate so that an image is displayed on the top plate; a first inlet formed on an upper portion of the main body so that air flows into the main body to cool the display; and a second inlet formed on the main body so that air flows into the main body to cool the display and is formed above the first inlet.

[0012] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment may include a cooking chamber housing having a cooking chamber; a heating source configured to provide heat to the cooking chamber; a top plate disposed above the cooking chamber and disposed above the cooking chamber housing so that a cooking vessel can be placed thereon; a display disposed below the top plate so as to display an image on the top plate; an inlet provided between the cooking chamber housing and the cooktop so as to cool the display; and a heat blocking member disposed below the display so as to block heat flowing from the cooking chamber to the display.

[0013] A cooking appliance according to one aspect may include a main body having a cooking chamber; a heating source configured to provide heat to the cooking chamber; a top plate disposed on an upper portion of the main body, the top plate including a cooking plate configured to allow a cooking vessel to be placed thereon, and a control plate disposed in front of the cooking plate; a display disposed below the top plate to display an image on the control plate; a fan generating a suction force to allow air to flow into the interior of the main body; a first inlet formed in the main body to allow air to flow by the fan; a second inlet formed in the main body to allow air to flow by the fan and formed above the first inlet; and a heat blocking member disposed below the display to block heat flowing from the cooking chamber to the display.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0024] Fig. 11 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0025] Fig. 12 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0026] The embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosed invention, and there may be various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of this specification at the time of filing of this application.

[0027] Additionally, the same reference numbers or symbols presented in each drawing of this specification represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0028] In addition, the terminology used in this specification is used to describe embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the disclosed invention. The singular expression includes plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "comprise" or "have" and the like are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0029] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers such as “first,” “second,” etc. used herein may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component. The term “and / or” includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any item among a plurality of related listed items.

[0030] Meanwhile, the terms “upper and lower directions,” “lower side,” and “front and rear directions” used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0031] Hereinafter, one embodiment is described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance with the door removed. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional side view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0033] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the cooking appliance (1) may include a main body (10).

[0034] The main body (10) may include a first cooking section (10a) and a second cooking section (10b) positioned below the first cooking section (10b). For example, the first cooking section (10a) may be a range, and the second cooking section (10b) may be an oven. The main body (10) may further include a drawer (30) provided below the second cooking section (10b), which is in the form of a drawer and is inserted and pulled out in a sliding manner.

[0035] The main body (10) of the cooking device (1) may also include only one of the first cooking section (10a), the second cooking section (10b), and the drawer (30).

[0036] The body (10) may include a side panel (15). The side panel (15) may form a side of the cooking appliance. The side panel (15) may form a space in which a cooking chamber housing is placed inside.

[0037] The first cooking section (10a) may include a cooktop (10a). The cooktop (10a) may be provided to cook food. The cooktop (10a) may be provided to heat food. The cooktop (10a) may be provided on the upper portion of the main body (10). The cooktop (10a) may be placed on top of the cooking chamber housing (80).

[0038] The cooktop (10a) may include a top plate (11, 12). The top plate (11, 12) may be placed on the top of the main body (10). The top plate (11, 12) may include a cooking plate (11) and a control plate (12). In the drawing, the cooking plate (11) and the control plate (12) are each illustrated, but the cooking plate (11) and the control plate (12) may be provided as one piece.

[0039] The cooktop (10a) may include a cooking plate (11) on which a cooking vessel may be placed. The cooking plate (11) may be placed on the upper portion of the main body (10). For example, the cooking plate (11) may have a generally flat shape. For example, the cooking plate (11) may include tempered glass such as ceramic glass. The cooking plate (11) may be a first top plate.

[0040] The cooktop (10a) may include a control plate (12). The control plate (12) may be placed on the upper portion of the main body (10). For example, the control plate (12) may have a generally flat shape. For example, the control plate (12) may include tempered glass such as ceramic glass. The control plate (12) may be provided transparently.

[0041] The control plate (12) can cover the upper part of the main body (10). The control plate (12) can be arranged horizontally with the cooking plate (11). For example, the control plate (12) can be positioned at the same height as the cooking plate (11). The control plate (12) can have a display (51) on which an image can be displayed. For example, the control plate (12) can be provided with an area through which at least a portion of the display (51) described below is transmitted and displayed to the user. The control plate (12) can be referred to as a control panel. The control plate (12) can be referred to as a second top plate.

[0042] The cooking appliance may further include a user interface (14). The user interface (14) may display the operation of the cooking appliance and / or various information, and may receive user input. For example, the user interface (14) may be configured to display information about the first cooking unit (10a) and the second cooking unit (10b), or receive user input for the first cooking unit (10a) and the second cooking unit (10b). The user interface (14) may be provided on the control plate (12).

[0043] The cooktop (10a) may include a display module (50). The display module (50) may be configured to implement a user interface (14). The display module (50) may be arranged to correspond to the user interface (14). For example, the display module (50) may include a printed board assembly (PBA) including a display panel, a switching element, an integrated circuit element, etc., and a printed circuit board (PCB) on which these are installed. The display module (50) may be a display assembly. The display module (50) may be arranged below the control plate (12).

[0044] The display module (50) may be placed on the front side of the heating unit (16). For example, the display module (50) may be placed on the front side of the plate joining member (60). The display module (50) may include a display (51). Details will be described later.

[0045] A cooktop (10a) may include a plate joining member (60). The plate joining member may allow the cooking plate (11) and the control plate (12) to be joined. The plate joining member may be positioned between the cooking plate (11) and the control plate (12) in the front-back direction. The plate joining member (60) may extend in one direction. For example, the plate joining member (60) may extend in the left-right direction. However, the cooking plate (11) and the control plate (12) may be provided as one piece, and may be provided without a separate plate joining member.

[0046] The cooktop (10a) may include a heating element (16). The heating element (16) may be arranged below the cooking plate (11) to heat the cooking plate (11) and a cooking vessel placed on the cooking plate (11). For example, the heating element (16) may include a coil (16a). A current whose magnitude changes over time may be applied to the coil (16a). As the current is applied to the coil (16a), a magnetic field may be formed around the coil (16a). As the current applied to the coil changes, the magnetic field formed around the coil (16a) may also change. An eddy current may flow according to a change in the magnetic field on the surface of the cooking vessel in contact with the cooking plate (11), thereby heating the cooking vessel.

[0047] In the drawing, the cooktop (10a) is depicted as an induction electric cooktop, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As long as the cooktop (10a) can heat a cooking vessel, the type of cooktop (10a) is not limited. For example, the cooktop (10a) may be configured as a gas range, a highlighter, a hybrid, or an oven.

[0048] The cooktop (10a) may include a fixing member (17). The fixing member (17) may fix the heating member (16). The fixing member (17) may surround the heating member (16). The fixing member (17) may be positioned below the heating member (16) to support the heating member (16). The fixing member (17) may be coupled to the cooktop housing (18).

[0049] A cooktop (10a) may include a cooktop housing (18). A heating unit control board (19), a fixing member (17), and a heating unit (16) may be arranged inside the cooktop housing (18). The cooktop housing (18) may accommodate the heating unit control board (19), the fixing member (17), and the heating unit (16). The cooktop housing (18) may support the heating unit control board (19).

[0050] A heat dissipation portion (19a) may be formed in the cooktop housing (18). The heat dissipation portion (19a) may be provided to release heat generated in the heating portion (16) and the heating portion control board (19) to the outside of the cooktop housing (18). For example, the heat dissipation portion (19a) may be a hole.

[0051] The heating unit control board (19) may be provided to supply driving current to the heating unit (16). The heating unit control board (19) may be provided to implement a circuit for the operation of the heating unit (16). The heating unit control board (19) may include various elements and / or circuits for supplying driving current to the heating unit (16). The heating unit control board (19) may be a heating unit drive board and / or a first board (19).

[0052] The cooktop (10a) may include a discharge panel (13). The discharge panel (13) may be disposed on the upper portion of the main body (10). For example, the discharge panel (13) may cover the upper portion of the main body (10). The discharge panel (13) may be disposed on the rear portion of the main body (10). For example, the discharge panel (13) may be disposed on the rear of the cooking plate (11). The discharge panel (13) may be disposed horizontally with respect to the cooking plate (11). For example, the discharge panel (13) may be positioned at the same height as the cooking plate (11).

[0053] A discharge port (13a) may be formed in the discharge panel (13). Air inside the main body (10) may flow to the outside through the discharge port (13a). For example, air inside the main body (10) may flow upward to the outside of the main body (10) through the discharge port (13a).

[0054] The cooktop (10a) may include a cooktop frame (10c). The cooktop frame (10c) may form a skeleton of the upper portion of the main body (10). The cooktop frame (10c) may have an approximately rectangular shape. The cooktop frame (10c) may define an area in which a cooking plate (11) and a control plate (12) are placed. A plate joining member (60) may be placed on the cooktop frame (10c). The cooktop frame (10c) may be provided in multiple pieces or may be formed integrally.

[0055] The cooking appliance may include a cooking chamber (40). The main body (10) may have a cooking chamber (40). For example, the second cooking unit (10b) may have a cooking chamber (40) forming a cooking space.

[0056] A cooking device (1) may include a door (20). The door (20) may be rotatably coupled to the main body (10). The door (20) may rotate in a direction that covers the cooking chamber (40). For example, the door (20) may be coupled to the lower end of the main body (10) to open and close the cooking chamber (40). The door (20) may form a door passage (24) through which air flows inside. The door (20) may include a door handle (25) formed to protrude toward the front of the cooking device.

[0057] The door (20) may include a door opening (21) formed to communicate the door passage (24) inside the door (20) with the outside. The door opening (21) may be formed at the top, side, and / or bottom of the door (20). The door openings (21) may be formed at predetermined intervals. By introducing or discharging air into or out of the door (20) through the door opening (21), the air inside the door passage (24) may be circulated.

[0058] The cooking device (1) may include an electrical compartment (90) that is positioned adjacent to the cooking chamber (40) and has a space independent from the cooking chamber (40) and in which various electrical components such as circuit boards are provided. For example, the electrical compartment (90) may be provided below the cooking chamber housing (80).

[0059] The cooking device (1) may include a second cooking section (10b). The second cooking section (10b) may include a heating source (41) configured to heat the interior of the cooking chamber (40). The heating source may include a heater (41). For example, the heating source (41) may be provided in multiple numbers, and one of the plurality of heating sources (41) may be disposed above the cooking chamber (40) to provide heat into the cooking chamber (40). In addition, another of the plurality of heating sources (41) may be disposed below the cooking chamber (40) to provide heat into the cooking chamber (40).

[0060] After food is received in the cooking room (40) and the cooking room (40) is sealed by the door (20), the heating source (41) of the second cooking section (10b) generates heat, and the generated heat is transferred to the cooking room (40) so that the food can be cooked by dry heat.

[0061] The air inside the cooking chamber (40) can be circulated. For example, when cooking food, the air inside the cooking chamber (40) can be circulated. The hot air inside the cooking chamber (40) can circulate to heat the food contained in the cooking chamber (40) from more diverse directions.

[0062] The cooking device (1) may include a blower fan (30). For example, the cooktop (10a) may include a blower fan (30). The blower fan (30) may be disposed above the cooking chamber housing (80) to discharge air introduced into the interior of the main body (10) through the inlet (10e, 104) to the outside. The blower fan (30) may be disposed at the rear of the main body (10). The blower fan (30) may include a centrifugal fan or turbofan that sucks in air in an axial direction and discharges it in a radial direction.

[0063] The cooking device (1) may include a circulation fan (42). The circulation fan (42) may circulate air within the cooking chamber (40) to evenly heat food within the cooking chamber (40). The circulation fan (42) may be positioned at the rear of the cooking chamber (40). For example, the circulation fan (42) may be coupled to the rear wall of the cooking chamber housing (80).

[0064] A cooking device (1) may include a front frame (10d). The main body (10) may include the front frame (10d). The front frame (10d) may be arranged at the front of the main body (10). For example, the front frame (10d) may be arranged at the front of the cooking chamber housing (80) to reinforce the strength of the cooking device. A first inlet (10e) may be formed in the front frame (10d). A plurality of first inlets (10e) may be provided along the front frame (10d). For example, a plurality of first inlets (10e) may be arranged along the left-right direction. Air introduced into the interior of the main body (10) through the first inlet (10e) may flow rearward along the guide path. Air introduced into the interior of the main body (10) through the first inlet (10e) can cool the display (51), heating unit (16), first board (19), second board, etc. In addition, the first inlet (10e) can be formed between the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130) (see FIG. 11).

[0065] The cooking appliance (1) may include a front panel (100). The main body (10) may include the front panel (100). For example, the cooktop (10a) may include the front panel (100). The front panel (100) may be disposed at the upper front of the main body (10). The front panel (100) may cover the front of the cooktop (10a). In the drawing, the front panel (100) covers only a portion of the upper portion of the main body (10), but in a cooking appliance without a second cooking section (10b) or a door (20), the front panel (100) may cover most of the front of the main body (10). An inlet (104) is formed in the front panel (100), and air may be introduced into the interior of the main body (10) through the inlet (104) to cool the display module (50).

[0066] Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. Fig. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment. Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0067] Fig. 7 is a perspective view from below, Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the display module, and Fig. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of Fig. 7.

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 9, the cooking appliance may further include a heat shield member (110).

[0069] The heat blocking member (110) can block heat flowing from the cooking chamber (40) to the display module (50). For example, the heat blocking member (110) can be placed below the display module (50) to block heat within the cooking chamber (40) from being transferred to the display (51) and the second board (52) (convection heat). The heat blocking member (110) may be referred to as a bulkhead and / or a prevention member.

[0070] The heat blocking member (110) may be arranged below the display module (50) to guide air flowing into the main body (10) from the second inlet (104) to the rear of the main body (10). For example, the heat blocking member (110) may guide the air to a guide passage (180) provided between the cooktop housing (18) and the first guide panel (130) (see FIGS. 10 to 12). The heat blocking member (110) may be referred to as a guide member (110). The guide member (110) may be inclined downward toward the rear. For example, the guide member (110) may form a cooling passage (190) between the second case (54) and the area of ​​the cooling passage (190) may become wider toward the rear (see FIGS. 10 to 12).

[0071] The heat blocking member (110) may extend in one direction. For example, the heat blocking member (110) may extend in the left and right directions. The heat blocking member (110) may include a connecting portion (111) and a blocking portion (112).

[0072] The connecting portion (111) may be formed at both ends along the length of the guide member (110). The connecting portion (111) may allow the first case (53) and the guide member (110) to be connected. For example, the first case (53) and the guide member (110) may be hook-connected.

[0073] The blocking portion (112) is positioned below the second board (52) to block heat flowing to the display (51) and the second board (52). The blocking portion (112) can guide air flowing into the housing through the second inlet (104) to the rear of the housing. The blocking portion (112) may be referred to as a guide portion (112). The guide portion (112) may be provided to be inclined downward. The guide portion (112) may be referred to as an inclined portion (112).

[0074] The guide member (110) may include a strength reinforcing rib (110a). The strength reinforcing rib (110a) may include a honeycomb shape (110a). For example, the lower surface of the guide member (110) may be provided with a honeycomb shape (110a).

[0075] A cooking appliance (1) may include a cooktop panel (120). The main body (10) may further include a cooktop panel (120). The cooktop panel (120) may be disposed below the display module (50) and the cooktop housing (18). The cooktop panel (120) may be disposed below the fan cover (140) and may be coupled with the fan cover (140). The cooktop panel (120) may be coupled with a guide panel (130). The cooktop panel (120) may be disposed above the guide panel (130). The cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130) may be coupled to form a guide path (180). The cooktop panel (120) may be a second guide panel (120).

[0076] The cooktop panel (120) may include a communication hole (121). The communication hole (121) may be formed through the cooktop panel (120). Air introduced into the interior of the main body (10) through the second inlet (104) may pass through the cooling passage (190) and flow through the communication hole (121) to the guide passage (180) provided between the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130).

[0077] The cooktop panel (120) may include a tapered portion (122). The tapered portion (122) may protrude upwardly in an inclined manner. The tapered portion (122) may become higher toward the rear. The tapered portion (122) may allow the guide passage (180) to have an area that increases toward the rear while the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130) are coupled. The rear area of ​​the guide passage (180) may correspond to the area of ​​the suction port of the circulation fan (42).

[0078] The cooktop panel (120) may include a joining hole (123). The joining hole (123) may be formed through the cooktop panel (120). By inserting the joining protrusion (131) of the guide panel (130) into the joining hole (123) of the cooktop panel (120), the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130) may be joined. A plurality of joining holes (123) may be provided. The plurality of joining holes (123) may be arranged in the front-back direction.

[0079] The cooking appliance (1) may include a guide panel (130). The main body (10) may further include a guide panel (130). The guide panel (130) may be disposed below the cooktop panel (120). The guide panel (130) may be coupled with the cooktop panel (120) to form a guide path (180). The guide panel (130) may guide air introduced into the guide path (180) through the communication hole (121) to the blower fan (30). The guide panel (130) may be a first guide panel (130). A fan housing (150) and a fan cover (140) may be disposed at the rear end of the guide panel (130). The guide panel (130) may be coupled with the fan housing (150).

[0080] A front frame (10d) may be placed in front of the guide panel (130). Since a first inlet (10e) is formed in the front frame (10d), air introduced between the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130) through the first inlet (10e) can flow to the rear of the main body (10) by the blower fan (30).

[0081] The guide panel (130) may include a coupling protrusion (131). The coupling protrusion (131) may protrude toward the cooktop panel (120). The coupling protrusion (131) may be provided in multiple numbers. The multiple coupling protrusions (131) may be arranged in the front-rear direction. The coupling protrusion (131) and the coupling hole (123) may correspond to each other.

[0082] The cooking appliance (1) may include a fan housing (150) and a fan cover (140). The main body (10) may further include a fan housing (150) and a fan cover (140). The fan housing (150) and the fan cover (140) may be coupled, and a blower fan (30) may be disposed in the internal space. The blower fan (30) may be mounted on the fan housing (150). The fan housing (150) and the fan cover (140) may be disposed at the rear of the main body (10). The fan cover (140) may be coupled with the cooktop panel (120), and the fan housing (150) may be coupled with the guide panel (130). In addition, the fan cover (140) may be disposed on top of the fan housing (150). The fan housing (150) and the fan cover (140) may be coupled to each other. The fan housing (150) and fan cover (140) are shown separately, but they can also be formed as one piece.

[0083] The cooking appliance (1) may further include a cover panel (170). The main body (10) may further include a cover panel (170). The cover panel (170) may be arranged at the front end of the main body (10). The cover panel (170) may be coupled to the cooktop frame (10c). The cover panel (170) may cover the front panel (100) and the front of the control plate (12). The cover panel (170) may extend in one direction. For example, the cover panel (170) may extend in a horizontal direction.

[0084] The cooking appliance may further include a light emitting member (160). The light emitting member (160) may be disposed at the rear of the cover panel (170). The light emitting member (160) may be disposed between the cover panel (170) and the front panel (100) in the front-back direction. The light emitting member (160) may display information regarding the operation of the first cooking unit (10a) and / or the second cooking unit (10b). For example, the light emitting member (160) may display different colors when the first cooking unit (10a) is in operation and when the second cooking unit (10b) is in operation. In addition, the light emitting member (160) may perform an ambient light function.

[0085] The cooking device (1) may further include a front panel (100). The main body (10) may further include a front panel (100). The front panel (100) may be arranged at a front portion of the main body (10). The front panel (100) may be connected to a cover panel (170) to form a front surface of the main body (10). The front panel (100) may include a curved shape. The front panel (100) may include a cover portion (101) and an extension portion (102).

[0086] The cover portion (101) can be extended vertically. The cover portion (101) can cover components inside the main body (10). For example, the cover portion (101) can cover the front of the cooktop panel (120) and the cooktop housing (18).

[0087] The extension portion (102) may extend from the cover portion (101). For example, the extension portion (102) may extend forward from the cover portion (101). The extension portion (102) may have a curved shape.

[0088] The cooking appliance may include a second inlet (104). The second inlet (104) may be formed in the front panel (100). For example, the second inlet (104) may be formed at an adjacent end of the cover panel (170) of the extension (102). When the cooking appliance is viewed from the front toward the rear, the second inlet (104) may not be visible to the user. Therefore, the aesthetics of the cooking appliance may be improved.

[0089] Air can be introduced into the interior of the main body (10) through the second inlet (104). The air passing through the second inlet (104) cools the display (51) and the second board (52), and then is guided through the guide member (110) to flow to the rear of the main body (10).

[0090] The second inlet (104) may be spaced apart from the first inlet (10e). For example, in the vertical direction, the first inlet (10e) may be located between the lower portion of the front panel (100) and the upper portion of the door, and the second inlet (104) may be located at the upper portion of the front panel (100).

[0091] The cooking appliance may further include a display module (50). The display module (50) may include a display (51). The display (51) may be arranged to correspond to the user interface (14) so ​​as to implement the user interface (14). The display (51) may display the operation of the cooking appliance and / or various information, and may receive user input. The display (51) may be referred to as a display panel.

[0092] The display module (50) may further include a display control board (52). The display control board (52) may be provided to supply driving current to the display (51). The display control board (52) may be provided to implement a circuit for the operation of the display (51). The display control board (52) may include various components and / or circuits for supplying driving current to the display (51). The display control board (52) may be a display driving board and / or a second board (52).

[0093] The display module (50) may further include a case. The case may accommodate a display control board (52). A display (51) may be mounted on the upper portion of the case. For example, a mounting portion may be formed on the upper surface of the case, and the display (51) may be placed on the mounting portion of the case. The case may be coupled to the main body (10). For example, the case may be coupled to a cooktop frame (10c).

[0094] The case is provided in multiple forms, and the multiple forms may include a first case (53) and a second case (54). The first case (53) and the second case (54) may be combined. An accommodation space is formed between the first case (53) and the second case (54), and a second board (52) may be accommodated in the accommodation space. However, the case may also be formed as a single case.

[0095] The first case (53) may be placed on the second board (52) and the second case (54). A display (51) may be placed on a portion of the upper surface of the first case (53). The first case (53) may support the display (51). The first case (53) may be referred to as a support member. The first case (53) may be coupled to the cooktop frame (10c). In addition, the first case (53) may be placed on the guide member (110) and coupled with the guide member (110).

[0096] The first case (53) can extend in one direction. For example, the first case (53) can extend in a horizontal direction.

[0097] The first case (53) may include a mounting portion (53a). A display (51) may be mounted on the mounting portion (53a). The mounting portion (53a) may accommodate the display (51). The mounting portion (53a) may be formed by being recessed from the upper surface of the first case (53).

[0098] The first case (53) may include a connecting portion (53c). The connecting portion (53c) may be opened in the first case (53) to electrically connect the second board (52) and the display (51). For example, the connecting portion (53c) may be formed by penetrating the mounting portion (53a). A connector may be arranged in the connecting portion (53c) or a wire may be passed through it.

[0099] The first case (53) may include a connecting portion (53b). The connecting portion (53b) may be provided at both ends along the length of the first case (53). The connecting portion (53b) of the first case (53) and the connecting portion (111) of the guide member (110) may be connected.

[0100] The second case (54) may be placed below the second board (52) and the first case (53). The second board (52) may be placed inside the second case (54). The second case (54) may accommodate and / or support the second board (52). The second case (54) may form a receiving space (54a) for accommodating the second board (52). The second case (54) may be referred to as a receiving member.

[0101] The cooking appliance may further include a light emitting member (160). The light emitting member (160) may emit light to the outside of the main body (10). The light emitting member (160) may be disposed at the rear of the cover panel (170). The light emitting member (160) may be covered at the front by the cover panel (170) and may emit light downward. The light emitting member (160) may be disposed between the cover panel (170) and the extension portion (102) of the front panel (100).

[0102] FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a cooking device according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is an enlarged view of a cooking device according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of a cooking device according to one embodiment.

[0103] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, the second inlet (104) may be formed in the extension portion (102). The extension portion (102) may include a first extension portion (102a) and a second extension portion. The first extension portion (102a) may extend upward from the front end of the second extension portion (102b). The first extension portion (102a) may extend vertically. The first extension portion (102a) may be arranged at the rear of the light emitting member (160). The first extension portion (102a) may be in contact with the rear surface of the light emitting member (160). The second extension portion (102b) may be connected to the cover portion (101) and may protrude forward. The second extension portion (102b) may be formed to be curved. The second extension portion (102b) may be rounded. The second extension portion (102b) may be bent. The second inlet (104) may be formed in the second extension portion (102b). The second inlet (104) may be formed in a portion of the second extension portion (102b) adjacent to the first extension portion (102a). The second inlet (104) may be provided at the upper end of the second extension portion (102b). Air passing through the second inlet (104) may flow from bottom to top. When the cooking appliance is viewed from the front toward the rear, the second inlet (104) may not be visible to the user. Therefore, the aesthetics of the cooking appliance may be improved.

[0104] Air outside the main body (10) can flow into the interior of the main body (10) through the first inlet (10e) and the second inlet (104). For example, air outside the main body (10) can flow from the front to the rear of the main body (10) and into the interior of the main body (10).

[0105] Air that flows into the interior of the main body (10) through the first inlet (10e) can flow between the front panel (100) and the door, and between the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130). For example, air that passes through the first inlet (10e) can flow into the guide passage (180). Air that passes through the first inlet (10e) can cool the display (51), the heating unit (16), the first board (19), the second board (52), etc.

[0106] The air that has entered the interior of the main body (10) through the second inlet (104) can flow between the guide member (110) and the case (53, 54) and between the cooktop housing (18) and the cooktop panel (120). For example, the air that has passed through the second inlet (104) can flow into the cooling passage (190) between the case (53, 54) and the guide member (110) and then into the flue hole (121). Since the guide member (110) is inclined downward toward the rear, the cooling passage (190) can have an area that increases toward the rear, and the air in the cooling passage (190) can flow downward toward the rear. The cooling passage (190) can include the space between the second case (54) and the guide member (110), and the space between the cooktop housing (18) and the cooktop panel (120).

[0107] Air flowing through the cooling passage (190) can cool the display (51) and the second board (52). Air passing through the communication hole (121) can flow into the guide passage (180) between the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130).

[0108] Air flowing into the main body (10) through the first inlet (10e) and the second inlet (104) can be sucked into the main body (10) by the blower fan (30). Air flowing into the guide path (180) can be sucked in by the blower fan (30) and then flow to the outside of the main body (10) through the outlet (13a). The guide path (180) can include a space between the cooktop panel (120) and the guide panel (130). The guide path (180) can be in communication with the space between the fan housing (150) and the fan cover (140).

[0109] The cooking appliance is a product that uses a heater (41) and a heating element (16), and thus may overheat. However, air outside the main body (10) at a temperature lower than that of the main body (10) can flow into the inside of the main body (10) through the first inlet (10e) and the second inlet (104), and the air introduced into the inside of the main body (10) can cool the display (51) and the display control board (52), etc. Therefore, the cooking appliance according to one embodiment can prevent the display module (50) from overheating even without an additional cooling fan.

[0110] Additionally, even when using a substrate and / or display panel that is vulnerable to high temperatures, the cooking device according to one embodiment can efficiently cool the substrate and / or display panel, thereby diversifying the components that can be used in the cooking device.

[0111] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cooking appliance can be provided that has an inlet adjacent to a display to cool the display without an additional fan, thereby preventing the display from overheating.

[0112] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cooking appliance having a hidden inlet port can be provided with improved aesthetics.

[0113] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cooking appliance can be provided that can use various components regardless of the operation of a heating unit and a heating source through a simple cooling structure.

[0114] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0115] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment may include: a main body (10); a top plate (11, 12) disposed on an upper portion of the main body so that a cooking vessel can be placed thereon; a display (51) disposed below the top plate so that an image is displayed on the top plate; a first inlet (10e) formed on an upper portion of the main body so that air flows into the interior of the main body to cool the display; and a second inlet (104) formed on the main body so that air flows into the interior of the main body to cool the display and formed above the first inlet.

[0116] It further includes a cooking chamber (40) formed within the main body; a door (20) coupled to the main body to open and close the cooking chamber; and a front panel (100) provided above the door; wherein the first inlet is provided between the door and the front panel at the front part of the main body, and the second inlet may be provided in the front panel.

[0117] The front panel includes a cover portion (101) extending vertically to cover the front; and an extension portion (102) extending horizontally from the cover portion; and the second inlet may be provided in the extension portion.

[0118] It further includes a cover panel (170) configured to cover the front of the extension, and air passing through the second inlet can flow in a direction from bottom to top.

[0119] It may further include a light source member (160) disposed between the cover panel and the extension portion; wherein the extension portion includes a plurality of extension portions, and may include a first extension portion (102a) that is in contact with the rear surface of the light source member and extends in a vertical direction; and a second extension portion (102b) that connects the cover portion and the first extension portion, is extended in a rounded manner, and has the second inlet formed at the upper end.

[0120] It may further include a fan (30) that generates suction force to allow air to flow into the main body through the first inlet and the second inlet; and an inclined guide member (110) that guides air that flows into the main body through the second inlet to the fan.

[0121] The display control board (52) is electrically connected to the display and is disposed below the display; and a support member (53) is disposed below the display to support the display; and the support member can form a cooling channel (190) connected to the second inlet to cool the display and the display control board between the support member and the guide member.

[0122] The top plate includes a cooking plate (11) on which the cooking vessel can be placed; and a control plate (12) disposed in front of the cooking plate and positioned above the display so that an image of the display is displayed; and the guide member is disposed below the display and can be inclined downwardly to the rear so that air within the cooling channel flows downward.

[0123] The cooking chamber housing (80) forming a cooking chamber; a first guide panel (130) disposed above the cooking chamber housing and guiding air introduced into the main body through the first inlet to the fan; a second guide panel (120) disposed between the top plate and the first guide panel to form a guide path (180) that is coupled to the first guide panel and guides air introduced into the cooling path through the first inlet to the fan; and a communication hole (121) formed in the second guide panel so that air introduced into the main body through the second inlet cools the display and then flows to the fan.

[0124] The body may further include a discharge panel (13) disposed at the rear of the top plate at the top of the body; and a discharge port (13a) formed on the discharge panel and communicating with the fan.

[0125] The fan is arranged at the rear of the main body, and air drawn into the main body through the second inlet can sequentially pass through the communication hole, the guide path, and the fan and be discharged to the outside of the main body through the outlet.

[0126] It may further include a heater (41) configured to heat the cooking chamber; and a cooktop (10a) disposed on the upper part of the main body and including the top plate.

[0127] The above cooktop may include a heating unit (16) configured to heat a cooking vessel placed on the top plate; and a heating unit control board (19) configured to control the heating unit.

[0128] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment may include a cooking chamber housing (80) having a cooking chamber (40); a heating source (41) configured to provide heat to the cooking chamber; a top plate (11, 12) disposed above the cooking chamber and disposed above the cooking chamber housing so that a cooking vessel can be placed thereon; a display (51) disposed below the top plate so as to display an image on the top plate; an inlet (10e, 104) provided between the cooking chamber housing and the cooktop so as to cool the display; and a heat blocking member (110) disposed below the display so as to block heat flowing from the cooking chamber to the display.

[0129] A cooking appliance further comprising a front panel (100) disposed in front of the heat blocking member; and a door (20) configured to open and close the cooking chamber and disposed below the front panel; wherein the inlet comprises a first inlet (10e) provided between the front panel and the door to cool the display; and a second inlet (104) formed in the front panel to cool the display.

[0130] A fan (30) that generates suction force to allow air to flow through the first inlet and the second inlet may be included, and the heat blocking member may include a downwardly inclined portion (112) that guides air passing through the second inlet to the fan.

[0131] A cooking appliance in which the front panel comprises a cover portion (101) configured to cover the front; and an extension portion (102) extending horizontally from the cover portion; and the second inlet is provided in the extension portion.

[0132] The display control board (52) electrically connected to the display and positioned below the display; a support member (53) positioned below the display to support the display; and a cooling channel (190) formed between the support member and the guide member and connected to the second inlet to cool the display and the display control board.

[0133] A cooking appliance according to one embodiment may include a main body (10) having a cooking chamber (40); a heating source (41) configured to provide heat to the cooking chamber; a top plate (11, 12) disposed on an upper portion of the main body, the top plate including a cooking plate (11) configured to allow a cooking vessel to be placed thereon, and a control plate (12) disposed in front of the cooking plate; a display (51) disposed below the top plate to display an image on the control plate; a fan (30) that generates a suction force to allow air to flow into the interior of the main body; a first inlet (10e) formed in the main body to allow air to flow by the fan; a second inlet (104) formed in the main body to allow air to flow by the fan and formed above the first inlet; and a heat blocking member (110) disposed below the display to block heat flowing from the cooking chamber to the display.

[0134] The above blocking member may include an inclined portion (112) that slopes toward the rear to guide air passing through the second inlet to the fan.

[0135] The above illustrates and describes specific embodiments. However, the invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Main body; A top plate positioned on the top of the main body so that a cooking container can be placed; A display positioned below the top plate so as to display an image on the top plate; A first inlet formed at the upper portion of the main body to allow air to flow into the interior of the main body to cool the display; and A cooking appliance comprising a second inlet formed in the main body to allow air to flow into the main body to cool the display, and formed above the first inlet.

2. In paragraph 1, A cooking chamber formed within the above body; a door coupled to the main body to open and close the cooking chamber; and Further comprising a front panel provided above the above door; The above first inlet is provided between the door and the front panel at the front part of the main body, A cooking appliance in which the second inlet is provided on the front panel.

3. In paragraph 2, The above front panel, A cover portion extending vertically to cover the front; and Including an extension portion extending horizontally from the above cover portion; A cooking appliance in which the second inlet is provided in the extension.

4. In paragraph 3, Further comprising a cover panel configured to cover the front of the above extension; A cooking appliance in which air passing through the second inlet flows from bottom to top.

5. In paragraph 4, Further comprising a light source member disposed between the cover panel and the extension; The above extension portion includes a plurality of extension portions, A first extension portion that contacts the rear surface of the light source member and extends in a vertical direction; and A cooking appliance comprising a second extension part that connects the cover part and the first extension part, is rounded and extended, and has the second inlet formed at the upper end.

6. In paragraph 1, A fan that generates suction force to allow air to flow into the main body through the first inlet and the second inlet; and A cooking appliance further comprising an inclined guide member for guiding air introduced into the main body through the second inlet to the fan.

7. In paragraph 6, A display control board electrically connected to the display and positioned below the display; and Further comprising a support member positioned below the display to support the display; A cooking appliance in which the support member forms a cooling passage connected to the second inlet to cool the display and the display control board between the support member and the guide member.

8. In paragraph 7, The above top plate, A cooking plate on which the above cooking container can be placed; and A control plate is disposed in front of the cooking plate and is disposed above the display so that an image of the display is displayed; A cooking appliance in which the guide member is positioned below the display and is inclined downwardly toward the rear so that air within the cooling passage flows downward.

9. In paragraph 8, A cooking compartment housing forming a cooking compartment; A first guide panel positioned above the cooking chamber housing and guiding air introduced into the main body through the first inlet to the fan; A second guide panel is arranged between the top plate and the first guide panel to form a guide path that guides air introduced into the cooling path through the first inlet to the fan by being combined with the first guide panel; and A cooking appliance further comprising a communication hole formed in the second guide panel so that air introduced into the main body through the second inlet cools the display and then flows to the fan.

10. In paragraph 9, A discharge panel positioned at the rear of the top plate at the top of the above body; and A cooking appliance further comprising: a discharge port formed on the discharge panel and communicating with the fan; 11. In paragraph 10, The above fan is placed at the rear of the main body, A cooking appliance in which air drawn into the interior of the main body through the second inlet port passes through the communication hole, the guide path, and the fan in sequence and is discharged to the outside of the main body through the outlet port.

12. In paragraph 5 or paragraph 11, a heater configured to heat the cooking chamber; and A cooking appliance further comprising a cooktop disposed on the upper portion of the main body and including the top plate.

13. In paragraph 12, The above cooktop is, A heating unit configured to heat a cooking vessel placed on the top plate; and A cooking appliance comprising a heating unit control board configured to control the heating unit.

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