Cooking apparatus

Abstract

This cooking apparatus comprises: a cooktop on which a cooking container is placed and which includes a suction port through which air is suctioned; a hood which is provided under the cooktop, filters the air suctioned through the suction port, and discharges the air to the outside; and a moisture particle discharging device which is coupled to the cooktop and discharges moisture particles to an upper portion of the cooktop so that the moisture particles capture oil vapor and odor generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking container and are then suctioned into the suction port. The moisture particle discharging device comprises: a housing coupled to the cooktop; a water container mounted in the housing and storing water; and a moisture particle generation unit provided to be movable in a vertical direction in the housing and generating the moisture particles from the water supplied from the water container to discharge the moisture particles to the upper portion of the cooktop.

Description

Cooking appliances

[0001] The disclosed invention relates to a cooking appliance capable of removing oil vapor and odors generated during cooking by discharging water particles to the upper part of the cooktop.

[0002] A cooking appliance is a device for heating and cooking a food item, and refers to a device capable of providing various functions related to cooking, such as heating, thawing, drying, and sterilization of the food item. A cooking appliance may include a cooktop that heats a cooking container containing food using electricity or gas.

[0003] A gas cooktop, which is a gas-powered cooktop, is a gas range that cooks food using heat generated by turning a lever to ignite and burn gas from a small generator.

[0004] An electric cooktop, which is an electric cooktop, is an induction cooktop that uses electricity to generate an electromagnetic field in an internal coil and induces a swirling current in a cooking vessel (1) by the law of electromagnetic induction to generate heat and cook food with that heat.

[0005] In the case of a cooktop, contaminants such as oil mist and odors may be generated during the cooking process. A hood may be provided to exhaust the air containing these contaminants to the outside.

[0006] One aspect of the disclosed invention provides a cooking appliance comprising a water particle discharge device that discharges water particles to the upper part of a cooktop.

[0007] In addition, a cooking appliance is provided that includes a water particle discharge device coupled to a cooktop so as to be exposed to the outside of the cooktop.

[0008] In addition, a cooking appliance is provided that includes a water tank to which a water particle discharge device is detachably mounted.

[0009] In addition, a cooking appliance is provided that includes a water particle generating unit, wherein a water particle discharge device is configured to be movable in the vertical direction and discharges water particles to the upper part of the cooktop when it moves upward.

[0010] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0011] A cooking device according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention includes a cooktop having an intake port on which a cooking vessel is placed and air is sucked in, a hood provided at the bottom of the cooktop that filters the air sucked in through the intake port and discharges it to the outside, and a water particle discharge device coupled to the cooktop that discharges water particles toward the top of the cooktop to capture oil vapor and odors generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking vessel and suck them into the intake port. The water particle discharge device includes a housing coupled to the cooktop, a water tank mounted on the housing and storing water, and a water particle generating unit provided to be movable in the vertical direction on the housing that generates water particles from water supplied from the water tank and discharges the water particles toward the top of the cooktop.

[0012] A cooking device according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises: a plate having an intake port on which a cooking container is placed and through which air is sucked in; a case coupled to the lower part of the plate and containing electrical components inside; a hood provided at the lower part of the case and filtering the air sucked in through the intake port and discharging it to the outside; a housing coupled to the side of the case and including a receiving groove recessed downward; a water container detachably mounted inside the receiving groove and storing water; and a water particle generating unit provided to be movable in the vertical direction inside the receiving groove, which receives water stored in the water container to generate water particles and discharges the water particles to the upper part of the plate. The water particles discharged from the water particle generating unit capture oil vapor and odors generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking container, and then are sucked in through the intake port.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the state in which a plate is removed from a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating the appearance in which the cover of a cooking device according to one embodiment is opened, and air sucked in through the intake port is sucked in to the intake side of a fan device and then discharged to the discharge side.

[0018] FIG. 6 is a drawing of FIG. 5 shown from a different direction.

[0019] FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of air sucked into the intake port of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a water tank mounted in a receiving groove formed in the housing of a water particle discharge device according to one embodiment, and a water particle generating part provided to be movable in the up and down direction.

[0021] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating the protective case of a moisture particle generating part according to one embodiment moving upward within a receiving groove of a housing.

[0022] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating water stored in a water tank according to one embodiment being supplied into the protective case of a water particle generating unit through a hose, and water supplied into the protective case generating water particles by a vibrator.

[0023] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating the appearance of water particles generated by a vibrator according to one embodiment moving to a discharge port by a motor fan, and the water particles moved to the discharge port being discharged through the discharge port.

[0024] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the discharge of water particles through the discharge port of a water particle generating unit according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the appearance of water particles discharged through the discharge port of a water particle generating unit according to one embodiment, capturing oil vapor and odor, and then being sucked in through the intake port.

[0026] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating the movement of air containing pollutants and water particles that have captured oil vapor and odors, and water particles, through an intake port according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a tray being drawn out of the chamber housing through an opening formed in the chamber housing according to one embodiment.

[0028] The embodiments described in this disclosure and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosure, and various modifications that may replace the embodiments and drawings of this disclosure may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0029] Additionally, the same reference numerals or symbols presented in each drawing of the present disclosure represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms used in this disclosure are for describing embodiments and are not intended to limit or / or restrict the disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this disclosure, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the disclosure, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0031] Additionally, in the present disclosure, each of the phrases such as “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B”, “A, B or C”, “at least one of A, B and C”, and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0032] Additionally, the term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0033] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms, and said terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. The term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of related described items or any of a plurality of related described items.

[0034] Furthermore, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this document, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0035] Additionally, when it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component.

[0036] Furthermore, when it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where a component is in contact with another component, but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0037] Furthermore, in this disclosure, the meaning of "identical" includes items that are similar in attributes or similar within a certain range. Additionally, "identical" means "substantially identical." The meaning of "substantially identical" should be understood as including within the scope of "identical" numerical values ​​that fall within the margin of error in manufacturing or values ​​that correspond to differences within a range that do not hold significance relative to a reference value.

[0038] Meanwhile, terms such as "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical direction," and "horizontal direction" 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. For example, the term "vertical direction" below may mean a direction parallel to the Z direction based on the drawings, and the terms "upward" and "downward" below may mean upward in the Z direction and downward in the Z direction, respectively, based on the drawings. The term "horizontal direction" below may mean a direction parallel to the XY plane based on the drawings, respectively.

[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a cooking device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of a cooking device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a plate has been removed from a cooking device according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a cooking device according to one embodiment.

[0041] As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4, the cooking appliance may include a cooktop (10). The cooktop (10) may be provided to cook food. The cooktop (10) may be provided to heat food.

[0042] The cooktop (10) may include a plate (11). A cooking vessel (1) for cooking food may be placed on the plate (11). For example, the plate (11) may have a roughly flat shape. For example, the plate (11) may include tempered glass such as ceramic glass.

[0043] The cooktop (10) may include an intake port (12). The intake port (12) may be formed in the plate (11). The intake port (12) may be formed through the plate (11). For example, the intake port (12) may be provided approximately in the center of the plate (11). The intake port (12) may be formed to draw in air around the cooktop (10). The intake port (12) may draw in contaminants generated during the cooking process of food along with the air around the cooktop (10). Here, the contaminants may include harmful gases, combustion gases, fine dust, oil mist, heat and / or odors generated during cooking.

[0044] The cooktop (10) may include a user interface (14) provided on a plate (11). The user interface (14) may be provided to receive commands from a user. The user interface (14) may be provided to display various information about the cooking appliance. The user interface (14) may be provided as an area that is displayed to the user through which at least a part of the display assembly (15), which will be described later, is transmitted.

[0045] The cooktop (10) may include a case (13). The case (13) may be provided below the plate (11). The case (13) may be attached to the lower part of the plate (11).

[0046] The case (13) may include a shape with an open top. For example, the case (13) may include a bottom portion (13a) and a side portion (13b) extending upward from the bottom portion (13a).

[0047] The case (13) may be provided to accommodate various components constituting the cooktop (10). The case (13) may accommodate electrical components. The case (13) may accommodate a display assembly (15) to be described later. The case (13) may accommodate a heating unit (16) to be described later. The case (13) may accommodate a printed circuit board assembly (17) to be described later. The case (13) may accommodate a fan (18) to be described later.

[0048] The cooktop (10) may include a display assembly (15). The display assembly (15) may be configured to implement a user interface (14). The display assembly (15) may be positioned to correspond to the user interface (14). For example, the display assembly (15) may be configured as a printed board assembly (PBA) comprising a display panel, a switching element, an integrated circuit element, etc., and a printed circuit board (PCB) on which these are installed.

[0049] The cooktop (10) may include a heating element (16). The heating element (16) may be arranged to generate heat for cooking. For example, the heating element (16) may include a coil (16a). A current that changes in magnitude over time may be applied to the coil (16a). As 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 on the surface of the cooking vessel (1) in contact with the plate (11) due to the change in the magnetic field, and thereby the cooking vessel (1) may be heated.

[0050] In the drawings, the cooktop (10) is depicted as an induction electric cooktop, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. As long as the cooktop (10) can heat a cooking vessel (1), the type of cooktop (10) is not limited. For example, the cooktop (10) may be provided as a gas range, a halogen cooktop, a hybrid cooktop, or an oven.

[0051] The cooktop (10) may include a printed board assembly (PBA) (17). The printed board assembly (17) may be provided to supply driving current to a heating unit (16). The printed board assembly (17) may be provided to implement a circuit for the operation of the heating unit (16). The printed board assembly (17) may include various elements and / or circuits for supplying driving current to the heating unit (16).

[0052] The cooktop (10) may include a fan (18). The fan (18) may be provided for heat dissipation inside the case (13). The fan (18) may blow external air to lower the temperature of the printed circuit board assembly (17) and / or the display assembly (15). The fan (18) may draw in external air. The fan (18) may discharge air that has flowed inside the case (13). External air drawn into the case (13) through the fan (18) may be discharged to the outside of the case (13) after cooling the inside of the case (13).

[0053] In the case (13), an intake hole (19a) and an exhaust hole (19b) may be formed. For example, the intake hole (19a) may be formed in the bottom portion (13a) of the case (13). For example, the exhaust hole (19b) may be formed in the side portion (13b) of the case (13). External air may be drawn into the case (13) through the intake hole (19a) by the blowing force of the fan (18) and then discharged out of the case (13) through the exhaust hole (19b). Although the drawings show that the intake hole (19a) and the exhaust hole (19b) are each formed in multiple numbers, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. There is no limit to the number of the intake hole (19a) and the exhaust hole (19b) respectively.

[0054] The cooking appliance may include a hood (20). The hood (20) may allow air entering through the intake port (12) to flow. The hood (20) may guide the air entering through the intake port (12). The hood (20) may discharge or circulate the air entering through the intake port (12). The hood (20) may discharge the air entering through the intake port (12) to the outside of the space where the cooking appliance is installed (e.g., outdoors). The hood (20) may circulate the air entering through the intake port (12) back into the space where the cooking appliance is installed (e.g., indoors). In other words, the hood (20) may guide the air entering through the intake port (12) to the outside or to the inside. As will be described later, at least one filter (61 and / or 71) may be provided inside the hood (20). The air flowing through the hood (20) may be filtered by passing through at least one filter (61 and / or 71). Air that has passed through at least one filter (61 and / or 71) can be discharged to the outside or introduced into the room by the hood (20).

[0055] A hood (20) may be provided at the bottom of a cooktop (10). A hood (20) may be placed under a plate (11). A hood (20) may be placed at least at a portion of the bottom of a cooktop (10). A hood (20) may be placed under the bottom portion (13a) of a case (13). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the cooktop (10) and the hood (20) may be formed integrally.

[0056] By placing the hood (20) below the cooktop (10), the upper space of the cooking appliance can be secured. Since the upper part of the cooking appliance is provided as an empty space, the cooking space is secured and the cooking environment can be improved.

[0057] The hood (20) may include a chamber housing (30). The chamber housing (30) may be provided at the bottom of the cooktop (10). The chamber housing (30) may be placed at the bottom of the plate (11). The chamber housing (30) may be detachably coupled to the bottom of at least a portion of the cooktop (10). For example, the chamber housing (30) may be detachably coupled to the bottom portion (13a) of the case (13).

[0058] The chamber housing (30) may be provided to receive air introduced through the intake port (12). The chamber housing (30) may be provided to form a chamber (31) through which air can flow. The chamber (31) may include a passageway for guiding air into a space provided inside the chamber housing (30).

[0059] Various components may be placed in the chamber (31). For example, a first filter assembly (60), to be described later, may be placed in the chamber (31). For example, a second filter assembly (70), to be described later, may be placed in the chamber (31). For example, a fan device (50), to be described later, may be placed in the chamber (31). For example, a tray (80), to be described later, may be placed in the chamber (31).

[0060] A chamber housing (30) may be provided to connect a cooktop (10) and a duct (40). The chamber housing (30) may guide air sucked in through an intake port (12) into the duct (40). For example, the chamber housing (30) may include a chamber exhaust port (35) through which air exits from the chamber housing (30). The chamber exhaust port (35) may be connected to the duct (40).

[0061] The duct (40) can receive air discharged from the chamber housing (30). The duct (40) can guide the air discharged from the chamber housing (30) to the outside or to a space where a cooking appliance is installed. For example, one end of the duct (40) can be connected to the chamber discharge section (35) of the chamber housing (30). For example, the other end of the duct (40) can be connected to the outside or the inside. Thus, the duct (40) can filter the air sucked in through the intake port (12) by at least one filter (61 and / or 71) and discharge it to the outside or recirculate it to the inside.

[0062] Although the chamber housing (30) and the duct (40) are depicted as separate components in the drawings, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Depending on various factors such as the type of cooktop (10) and the installation space, the chamber housing (30) and the duct (40) may be provided as a single integrated component.

[0063] The cooking appliance may include a fan device (50). The fan device (50) may be placed inside the hood (20). Although the fan device (50) is depicted in the drawings as being housed in a chamber housing (30), the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the fan device (50) may be housed in a duct (40). For example, the fan device (50) may be provided as a component of the hood (20).

[0064] The fan device (50) may include a fan (51). The fan (51) may be configured to force air flow. The fan (51) may generate suction force. Air may flow into the cooking appliance through the intake port (12) by the suction force of the fan (51).

[0065] The fan device (50) may include a fan motor (53). The fan motor (53) may be configured to drive the fan (51). The fan motor (53) may provide rotational force to the fan (51).

[0066] The fan device (50) may include a fan housing (52). The fan housing (52) may be provided to cover the fan (51) and the fan motor (53). The fan housing (52) may be provided to accommodate the fan (51) and the fan motor (53).

[0067] The cooking device may include a first filter assembly (60). The first filter assembly (60) may be placed in the chamber (31). The first filter assembly (60) may be provided on the lower side of the intake port (12).

[0068] The first filter assembly (60) may include a first filter (61) and a first filter bracket (62) on which the first filter (61) is mounted.

[0069] The first filter (61) may be provided to filter the air sucked in through the intake port (12). For example, the first filter (61) may include a grease filter to remove oil particles contained in the air. Fine holes may be formed in the first filter (61) so that air excluding oil particles can pass through.

[0070] The first filter (61) may be provided in multiple numbers. Each of the multiple first filters (61) may be mounted on a first filter bracket (62). For example, each of the multiple first filters (61) may be mounted on both sides of the first filter bracket (62). Although the drawings show the first filters (61) provided in pairs, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Depending on the size and shape of the first filter (61) and the first filter bracket (62), the number of first filters (61) may vary.

[0071] The first filter bracket (62) can be provided in a pair, just like the first filter (61). The pair of first filter brackets (62) can be provided at an angle. The first filter (61) mounted on the pair of first filter brackets (62) can also be provided at an angle. The pair of first filter brackets (62) provided at an angle may include openings (63, 65) formed at the top and bottom.

[0072] The openings (63, 65) may include a first opening (63) formed on the upper part of a pair of first filter brackets (62). The first opening (63) may be formed on the upper part of a pair of first filters (61). The first opening (63) may be formed adjacent to the intake port (12). The first opening (63) may be formed on the lower part of the intake port (12). Air sucked into the intake port (12) may be guided to a pair of first filters (61) through the first opening (63).

[0073] The openings (63, 65) may include a second opening (65) formed at the bottom of a pair of first filter brackets (62). The second opening (65) may be formed at the bottom of a pair of first filters (61). The second opening (65) may be formed adjacent to the tray (80). The second opening (65) may be formed at the top of the tray (80). The second opening (65) may be formed to be relatively smaller than the first opening (63). That is, the gap between the pair of first filters (61) may be formed to be narrower in the direction from the first opening (63) toward the second opening (65).

[0074] A shield (67) may be provided at the bottom of the second opening (65). The shield (67) may be provided at the bottom of the first filter (61). The shield (67) may close the second opening (65). The shield (67) may guide the air sucked into the intake port (12) to pass through the first opening (63) toward the first filter (61). The shield (67) may prevent the air passing through the first opening (63) from passing through the second opening (65) without going toward the first filter (61).

[0075] The cooking device may include a second filter assembly (70). The second filter assembly (70) may be placed in the chamber (31). The second filter assembly (70) may be placed downstream of the first filter assembly (60) along the direction of air flow.

[0076] A second filter assembly (70) may be provided on one side of the first filter assembly (60). Although only one second filter assembly (70) is shown in the drawing, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a plurality of second filter assemblies (70) may be provided and provided on both sides of the first filter assembly (60).

[0077] A second filter assembly (70) may be provided between the first filter assembly (60) and the fan device (50). Through this configuration, air introduced through the intake port (12) may pass through the first filter assembly (60) and the second filter assembly (70) and be guided to the duct (40).

[0078] The second filter assembly (70) may include a second filter (71) and a second filter bracket (72) on which the second filter (71) is mounted. The second filter (71) and the second filter bracket (72) may be positioned approximately vertically with respect to the bottom surface of the chamber housing (30).

[0079] The second filter (71) may be provided to filter air that is introduced through the intake port (12) and has passed through the first filter (61). In other words, the second filter (71) may be provided to filter air drawn in from around the cooking appliance. For example, the second filter (71) may include a deodorizing filter to remove odor particles contained in the air.

[0080] The cooking device may include a tray (80). The tray (80) can accommodate foreign substances such as powder, crumbs, and water generated during the cooking process of food. In the tray (80), moisture particles discharged from the moisture particle discharge device (100) described later, which collect oil vapor and odors generated during the cooking process of food, and then sucked in through the intake port (12) can be accumulated. The tray (80) may be placed on the lower side of the first filter assembly (60). The tray (80) may be placed inside the chamber housing (30). For example, the tray (80) may be placed on the inner bottom surface of the chamber housing (30). For example, the tray (80) may be provided as a component of the hood (20).

[0081] The tray (80) may include a stacking section (81) formed to allow moisture particles that have collected oil vapor and odors to be stacked in the central portion. The stacking section (81) may be formed in the central portion of the tray (80). After collecting oil vapor and odors, the moisture particles sucked in through the intake port (12) may be filtered by the first filter assembly (60) and then stacked on the stacking section (81) of the tray (80). (See FIG. 15)

[0082] The tray (80) may include inclined surfaces (83) formed on both sides of the stacking section (81) at an angle toward the stacking section (81). After capturing oil vapor and odors, moisture particles sucked in through the intake port (12) can be stacked on the stacking section (81) through the inclined surfaces (83). (See FIG. 15)

[0083] The tray (80) may include a handle (85) that can be grasped by the user. The tray (80) may be inserted into the chamber housing (30) or withdrawn from the chamber housing (30) through an opening (33) formed in the chamber housing (30). For example, the user may withdraw the tray (80) from the chamber housing (30) through the opening (33) or insert the tray (80) into the chamber housing (30) through the opening (33) while grasping the handle (85).

[0084] The cooking appliance may include a cover (90). The cover (90) may open the intake port (12). Air may be drawn into the cooktop (10) through the intake port (12) opened by the cover (90).

[0085] The cooking appliance may include a water particle discharge device (100). The water particle discharge device (100) may be coupled to a cooktop (10). The water particle discharge device (100) may be coupled to a case (13) of the cooktop (10). The water particle discharge device (100) may be coupled to a side portion (13b) of the case (13). The water particle discharge device (100) may discharge water particles to the top of the cooktop (10). The water particles discharged from the water particle discharge device (100) may capture oil vapor and odor generated during the process of cooking food in a cooking container (1). The water particles that have captured oil vapor and odor may be sucked in through an intake port (12). A detailed description of the water particle discharge device (100) will be provided later.

[0086] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the view in which the cover of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment is opened, and air sucked in through the intake port is sucked into the intake side of a fan device and then discharged to the discharge side. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating FIG. 5 from a different direction. FIG. 7 is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the flow of air sucked into the intake port of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment.

[0087] As illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7, the cooking appliance may include a cover (90). The cover (90) may be provided to cover or open the intake port (12). The cover (90) may be provided to be movable to cover or open the intake port (12). The cover (90) may be provided to be rotatable to cover or open the intake port (12).

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 7, an example of air flow will be described.

[0089] The cover (90) is opened so that air sucked in through the intake port (12) can flow into the hood (20). Air sucked in through the intake port (12) can flow into the chamber housing (30). Air entering the chamber housing (30) can pass through the first filter assembly (60). Air passing through the first filter assembly (60) can pass through the second filter assembly (70). Air passing through the second filter assembly (70) can flow to the intake side (50a) of the fan device (50). Air entering the fan device (50) can be discharged through the discharge side (50b) of the fan device (50). The discharge side (50b) of the fan device (50) can be opened toward the chamber discharge section (35) of the chamber housing (30). Air discharged from the fan device (50) can be discharged from the chamber housing (30) through the chamber discharge section (35). Air discharged from the chamber housing (30) can flow into a duct (40, see FIGS. 1 to 3). Air entering the duct (40) can be discharged to the outside or circulated to the inside.

[0090] FIG. 8 is a drawing illustrating a water tank mounted in a receiving groove formed in the housing of a water particle discharge device according to one embodiment, and a water particle generating part provided to be movable in the up and down direction.

[0091] As illustrated in FIG. 8, the cooking appliance may include a water particle discharge device (100). The water particle discharge device (100) may be coupled to a cooktop (10). The water particle discharge device (100) may include a housing (110) coupled to the cooktop (10). The housing (110) may be coupled to a case (13) of the cooktop (10). The housing (110) may be coupled to a side portion (13b) of the case (13). The housing (110) may be coupled to a side of the cooktop (10). The housing (110) may include a coupling portion (111) coupled to a side of the cooktop (10).

[0092] The housing (110) may include a receiving groove (113) provided on one side of the connecting part (111). The receiving groove (113) may be formed to be recessed downward. A water container (120) and a water particle generating part (130) may be received inside the receiving groove (113). The water container (120) may be detachably mounted inside the receiving groove (113). The water particle generating part (130) may be provided to be movable in the up-and-down direction inside the receiving groove (113).

[0093] The water particle discharge device (100) may include a water tank (120). The water tank (120) may be mounted on the housing (110). The water tank (120) may be detachably mounted inside the receiving groove (113) of the housing (110). Although the drawing shows the water tank (120) being detachably mounted inside the receiving groove (113), it is not limited thereto. For example, the water tank may be directly connected to a sink faucet so that water can be supplied directly from the outside into the water tank.

[0094] Water can be stored in the water container (120). The water container (120) may include a handle (121) that can be grasped to separate the water container (120) from the inside of the receiving groove (113) and to pull it out of the receiving groove (113). The user can grasp the handle (121) to mount the water container (120) inside the receiving groove (113) or to separate it from the inside of the receiving groove (113) and pull it out. After storing water inside the water container (120), the user can mount the water container (120) inside the receiving groove (113). To supply water to the inside of the water container (120), the user can separate the water container (120) from the inside of the receiving groove (113) and pull it out, and then supply water to the inside of the water container (120). The water stored in the water container (120) can be supplied to the water particle generating unit (130).

[0095] The water particle discharge device (100) may include a water particle generating unit (130). The water particle generating unit (130) may be provided to be movable in the vertical direction within the housing (110). The water particle generating unit (130) may be provided to be movable in the vertical direction within the receiving groove (113) of the housing (110). The water particle generating unit (130) may receive water from a water tank (120). The water particle generating unit (130) may generate water particles using the supplied water.

[0096] The water particle generating unit (130) can discharge water particles to the upper part of the cooktop (10). When the water particle generating unit (130) moves upward within the receiving groove (113) and the water particle generating unit (130) protrudes to the upper part of the cooktop (10), the water particle generating unit (130) can discharge water particles to the upper part of the cooktop (10). The water particles discharged from the water particle generating unit (130) can capture oil vapor and odor generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking container (1). The water particles that have captured oil vapor and odor can be sucked in through the intake port (12).

[0097] The water particle discharge device (100) may include a hose (140). The hose (140) may connect a water tank (120) and a water particle generating unit (130). The hose (140) may connect the water tank (120) and a protective case (131), which will be described later, within the water particle generating unit (130). Since the water tank (120) and the water particle generating unit (130) are connected by the hose (140), water stored in the water tank (120) can be supplied to the water particle generating unit (130) through the hose (140).

[0098] The water particle discharge device (100) may include a pump (150). The pump (150) may be provided in a hose (140). The pump (150) may supply water stored in a water tank (120) to a water particle generating unit (130). The pump (150) may supply water stored in the water tank (120) into the protective case (131) of the water particle generating unit (130).

[0099] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating the protective case of a water particle generating unit according to one embodiment moving upward within a receiving groove of a housing. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating water stored in a water tank according to one embodiment being supplied into the protective case of the water particle generating unit through a hose, and the water supplied into the protective case generating water particles by a vibrator. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating the water particles generated by the vibrator according to one embodiment moving to a discharge port by a motor fan, and the water particles moved to the discharge port being discharged through the discharge port. FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the discharge of water particles through the discharge port of a water particle generating unit according to one embodiment.

[0100] As illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 11, the water particle generating unit (130) may include a protective case (131) that is received inside the receiving groove (113) of the housing (110). The protective case (131) may be provided to be movable in the vertical direction within the housing (110). The protective case (131) may be provided to be movable in the vertical direction within the receiving groove (113) of the housing (110). When the protective case (131) moves upward within the receiving groove (113), it may protrude above the cooktop (10). When the protective case (131) moves upward within the receiving groove (113), it may protrude above the plate (11). Water stored inside the water tank (120) may be supplied into the protective case (131).

[0101] The water particle generating unit (130) may include a vibrator (133). The vibrator (133) may be provided inside the protective case (131). The vibrator (133) can generate water particles from water supplied from the water tank (120). Although the drawing shows water supplied into the protective case (131) generating water particles by the vibrator (133), it is not limited thereto and water particles can be generated by various methods. For example, water supplied into the protective case (131) may generate water particles by a heater. In addition, water supplied into the protective case (131) may generate water particles by the rotation of a fan.

[0102] The moisture particle generating unit (130) may include a motor fan (135). The motor fan (135) may be provided inside a protective case (131). The motor fan (135) can move moisture particles generated by the vibrator (133) to the discharge port (137). The motor fan (135) can rapidly move moisture particles generated by the vibrator (133) to the discharge port (137). The motor fan (135) can cause the moisture particles moved to the discharge port (137) to be discharged to the discharge port (137).

[0103] The moisture particle generating unit (130) may include a discharge port (137). The discharge port (137) may be provided in a protective case (131). The discharge port (137) may discharge moisture particles generated by a vibrator (133). The discharge port (137) may be formed on the side of the protective case (131) facing the center of the cooktop (10). The discharge port (137) may be formed on the side of the protective case (131) facing the suction port (12). The discharge port (137) may be formed on the upper part of the protective case (131). The discharge port (137) may be formed on the upper part of the protective case (131) to discharge moisture particles to the upper part of a cooking container (1) where food is cooked. (See FIG. 8)

[0104] As illustrated in FIG. 9, when food is cooked in a cooking container (1, see FIG. 8), the water particle generating unit (130) can move upward within the receiving groove (113) to discharge water particles to capture oil vapor and odors generated during the cooking process. The water particle generating unit (130) can move up and down automatically and / or manually.

[0105] When the water particle generating unit (130) moves upward within the receiving groove (113), as shown in FIG. 10, the water stored inside the water tank (120) can be supplied into the protective case (131) of the water particle generating unit (130) through a hose (140) connecting the water tank (120) and the water particle generating unit (130). The water stored inside the water tank (120) can be supplied into the protective case (131) by the operation of the pump (150).

[0106] When water stored inside the water tank (120) is supplied into the protective case (131), the water supplied into the protective case (131) can generate water particles by the vibrator (133). When water particles are generated by the vibrator (133), as shown in FIG. 11, the motor fan (135) is operated so that the water particles can move quickly toward the discharge port (137). The water particles moved toward the discharge port (137) can be discharged to the discharge port (137) by the motor fan (135).

[0107] As illustrated in FIG. 12, moisture particles moved to the discharge port (137) can be discharged through the discharge port (137). Moisture particles moved to the discharge port (137) can be discharged through the discharge port (137) by a motor fan (135, see FIG. 11). Moisture particles can be discharged to the top of the cooktop (10) through the discharge port (137).

[0108] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating water particles discharged from the discharge port of a water particle generating unit according to one embodiment, capturing oil vapor and odor, and then being sucked into the intake port. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating water particles that have captured oil vapor and odor, and air containing pollutants, being sucked into the intake port and moving inside the hood according to one embodiment.

[0109] As illustrated in FIG. 13, water particles can be discharged to the top of the cooking container (1) through the discharge port (137). The water particles discharged to the top of the cooking container (1) can capture oil vapor and odor generated during the cooking process of food in the cooking container (1). The water particles that have captured oil vapor and odor can be sucked in through the intake port (12).

[0110] As illustrated in FIG. 14, water particles discharged from the top of the cooking container (1) to capture oil vapor and odors, and then sucked into the intake port (12), pass through the first filter assembly (60) and can be filtered by the first filter (61). The water particles filtered first by the first filter (61) can be stacked on the tray (80). The water particles sucked into the intake port (12) are stacked on the tray (80), and the air sucked into the intake port (12) can be sucked into the fan device (50).

[0111] A shield (67) provided at the bottom of the first filter (61) to close the second opening (65) can prevent oil vapor and odor-collecting water particles sucked in through the intake port (12) from falling directly into the tray (80) through the second opening (65). Since the oil vapor and odor-collecting water particles sucked in through the intake port (12) fall into the tray (80) after passing through the first filter (61) by the shield (67), the amount of oil vapor and odor-collecting water particles accumulated on the tray (80) can be reduced. That is, since the oil vapor and odor-collecting water particles are filtered by the first filter (61) first, the amount of oil vapor and odor-collecting water particles accumulated on the tray (80) can be reduced. Additionally, the shield (67) allows moisture particles that have captured oil vapor and odors sucked into the intake port (12) to pass through the first filter (61), thereby preventing them from being sucked into the fan device (50) without being filtered by the first filter (61).

[0112] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating a tray being drawn out of the chamber housing through an opening formed in the chamber housing according to one embodiment.

[0113] As illustrated in FIG. 15, when moisture particles containing oil vapor and odors accumulate on the tray (80), the tray (80) can be withdrawn out of the chamber housing (30) through an opening (33) formed in the chamber housing (30). A user can withdraw the tray (80) from the chamber housing (30) by grasping the handle (85) of the tray (80). After withdrawing the tray (80) and removing the moisture particles containing oil vapor and odors accumulated on the tray (80), the tray (80) can be drawn into the chamber housing (30) through the opening (33). When the tray (80) is drawn into the chamber housing (30), the tray (80) can close the opening (33).

[0114] A cooking device according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a cooktop (10) having an intake port (12) into which air is sucked in and on which a cooking container (1) is placed, a hood (20) provided at the bottom of the cooktop and filtering the air sucked in through the intake port and discharging it to the outside, and a water particle discharge device (100) coupled to the cooktop and discharges water particles toward the top of the cooktop so that the water particles capture oil vapor and odors generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking container and suck them into the intake port. The water particle discharge device comprises a housing (110) coupled to the cooktop, a water tank (120) mounted on the housing and storing water, and a water particle generating unit (130) provided to be movable in the vertical direction on the housing and generating water particles from water supplied from the water tank and discharging the water particles toward the top of the cooktop.

[0115] The above water particle generating unit may include a protective case (131) that is movably movable in the vertical direction in the housing and protrudes upward when moved in the vertical direction, a vibrator (133) provided inside the protective case and generating water particles from water supplied from the water tank, a discharge port (137) provided in the protective case and discharging the water particles generated by the vibrator, and a motor fan (135) provided inside the protective case and moving the water particles generated by the vibrator to the discharge port.

[0116] The discharge port may be formed on the side of the protective case facing the center of the cooktop.

[0117] The discharge port may be formed on the upper part of the protective case.

[0118] The above water particle discharge device may include a hose (140) connecting the water tank and the protective case, and a pump (150) provided in the hose and configured to supply water stored in the water tank into the protective case.

[0119] The above housing may include a connecting part (111) that is connected to the side of the cooktop and a receiving groove (113) that accommodates the water tank and the water particle generating part.

[0120] The above water tank can be detachably mounted inside the above receiving groove.

[0121] The above water container may include a handle (121) that can be grasped to separate the water container from the inside of the receiving groove and pull it out of the receiving groove.

[0122] The hood may include a chamber housing (30) comprising a chamber (31) for receiving air sucked in through the intake port, and a duct (40) for guiding air discharged into the chamber to the outside.

[0123] It may include a first filter (61) and a second filter (71) provided in the chamber and filtering the air sucked in through the intake port, and a tray (80) provided below the first filter and on which the moisture particles that have captured oil vapor and odor are stacked.

[0124] The above tray may include a stacking portion (81) formed so that the moisture particles that have captured oil vapor and odor are stacked in the central part of the tray, and inclined surfaces (83) formed on both sides of the stacking portion at an angle toward the stacking portion.

[0125] The first filter is provided as a pair and is located at the bottom of the intake port, and the pair of first filters may be provided at an angle.

[0126] A first opening (63) adjacent to the suction port may be formed in the upper part of the pair of first filters, and a second opening (65) adjacent to the tray may be formed in the lower part of the pair of first filters.

[0127] The gap between the pair of first filters can be formed to narrow in the direction from the first opening toward the second opening.

[0128] A shield (67) may be provided at the bottom of the second opening to guide the moisture particles, which have collected oil vapor and odors sucked in through the suction port, toward the first filter and prevent them from falling directly onto the tray.

[0129] A cooking device according to one embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises a plate (11) having an intake port (12) into which air is sucked in and on which a cooking container (1) is placed, a case (13) coupled to the lower part of the plate and having an electrical component housed inside, a hood (20) provided at the lower part of the case and filtering the air sucked in through the intake port and discharging it to the outside, a housing (110) coupled to the side of the case and having a receiving groove (113) recessed in the downward direction, a water container (120) detachably mounted inside the receiving groove and storing water, and a water particle generating unit (130) provided to be movable in the up-and-down direction inside the receiving groove, which receives water stored in the water container to generate water particles and discharges the water particles to the upper part of the plate, wherein the water particles discharged from the water particle generating unit capture oil vapor and odor generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking container and are sucked in through the intake port.

[0130] The above water particle generating unit may include a protective case (131) that is movable in the vertical direction within the receiving groove and protrudes above the plate when moved in the upward direction, a vibrator (133) provided inside the protective case and generating the water particles from water supplied from the water tank, a discharge port (137) provided in the protective case and discharging the water particles in a direction toward the suction port, and a motor fan (135) provided inside the protective case and moving the water particles to the discharge port.

[0131] It may further include a hose (140) connecting the water tank and the protective case, and a pump (150) provided in the hose to supply water stored in the water tank into the protective case.

[0132] A tray (80) in which the moisture particles that have captured oil vapor and odor are stacked may be provided inside the hood.

[0133] The above tray may include a stacking portion (81) formed in the central part of the tray and on which the moisture particles that have captured oil vapor and odor are stacked, and inclined surfaces (83) formed on both sides of the stacking portion at an angle toward the stacking portion.

[0134] According to the present disclosure, moisture particles are discharged to the upper part of the cooktop to effectively remove oil vapor and odors generated when cooking food in a cooking vessel.

[0135] In addition, a water particle discharge device that discharges water particles is attached to the outside of the cooktop and discharges water particles to the top of the cooking vessel where food is cooked, so oil vapor and odors generated when cooking food in the cooking vessel can be effectively removed.

[0136] In addition, the water tank is detachably mounted, allowing for effective water supply to the tank.

[0137] In addition, the water particle generating unit is provided to be movable in the up and down direction, so that when the water particle generating unit moves upward, water particles can be discharged to the top of the cooktop.

[0138] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0139] Although the cooking device has been described above with reference to the attached drawings, focusing on specific shapes and directions, various modifications and changes are possible by a person skilled in the art, and such modifications and changes should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the disclosed invention.

Claims

1. A cooktop including an intake port on which a cooking vessel is placed and through which air is drawn in; A hood provided at the bottom of the above-mentioned cooktop, which filters air sucked in through the intake port and discharges it to the outside; and A water particle discharge device coupled to the above-mentioned cooktop and discharges water particles toward the upper part of the cooktop so that the water particles capture oil vapor and odors generated during the process of cooking food in the cooking container and are sucked into the suction port; The above moisture particle discharge device is, A housing coupled to the above cooktop; A water tank mounted in the above housing and storing water; and A water particle generating unit provided to be movable in the vertical direction in the above housing, generating water particles from water supplied from the above water tank and discharging the water particles to the upper part of the cooktop; A cooking appliance including 2. In Paragraph 1, The above moisture particle generating unit is, A protective case provided in the above housing to be movable in the vertical direction and protruding above the cooktop when moved in the upward direction; A vibrator provided inside the above protective case and generating the water particles from the water supplied from the above water tank; A discharge port provided in the above protective case and discharging the moisture particles generated by the above vibrator; and A cooking appliance comprising: a motor fan provided inside the protective case and moving the moisture particles generated by the vibrator to the discharge port.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above discharge port is a cooking appliance formed on the side of the protective case facing the center of the cooktop.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above discharge port is a cooking device formed on the upper part of the above protective case.

5. In Paragraph 2, The above moisture particle discharge device is, A hose connecting the above water tank and the above protective case; and A cooking appliance comprising: a pump provided in the above hose and configured to supply water stored in the above water tank into the inside of the above protective case.

6. In Paragraph 1, The above housing is, A connecting part coupled to the side of the above-mentioned cooktop; and A cooking appliance comprising: a receiving groove in which the above-mentioned water tank and water particle generating part are received.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above water tank is a cooking appliance that is detachably mounted inside the above receiving groove.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above water container is a cooking appliance that includes a handle capable of gripping to separate the water container from the inside of the receiving groove and pull it out of the receiving groove.

9. In Paragraph 1, The above hood is, A chamber housing comprising a chamber for receiving air sucked in through the above intake port; and A cooking appliance comprising a duct that guides air discharged into the chamber to the outside.

10. In Paragraph 9, A first filter and a second filter provided in the chamber and filtering the air sucked in through the intake port; and A cooking device comprising: a tray provided below the first filter, on which the moisture particles that have captured oil vapor and odor are stacked.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above tray is, A stacking portion formed such that the moisture particles capturing oil vapor and odor are stacked in the central portion of the above tray; and A cooking appliance comprising inclined surfaces formed on both sides of the stacking portion at an angle toward the stacking portion.

12. In Paragraph 10, The first filter is provided in pairs and is located at the lower part of the intake port, and The above pair of first filters is a cooking device arranged at an angle.

13. In Paragraph 12, A first opening adjacent to the intake port is formed on the upper part of the above pair of first filters, and A cooking device in which a second opening adjacent to the tray is formed at the lower part of the above pair of first filters.

14. In Paragraph 13, A cooking device in which the gap between the pair of first filters is formed to narrow in the direction from the first opening toward the second opening.

15. In Paragraph 14, A cooking appliance provided with a shield at the bottom of the second opening to guide the moisture particles, which have captured oil vapor and odor sucked in through the suction port, toward the first filter and prevent them from falling directly onto the tray.

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