Multifunctional cooking oven

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cooking ovens are limited to single functions, requiring multiple appliances for various cooking needs, leading to increased costs and space occupancy, and inability to cook multiple foods simultaneously or on both sides effectively.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional cooking oven that can transform into a frying oven, hotpot oven, and baking oven by swapping plates and components, featuring an elastic device for adjustable height and an oil receiving box for cleanliness, with control panels for temperature management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate cooking appliances (frying oven, hot pot oven, baking oven) are used to meet different cooking needs, then cooking functionality is comprehensive, but cost and space occupancy increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecooking functionalityVSAvoidspace occupancy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The oven body is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple cooking functions through interchangeable components. The first frying plate can be removed and replaced with a filter screen, while the second frying plate can be replaced with a pot body, allowing the same oven body to function as a frying oven, hot pot oven, or baking oven, thereby achieving multi-functionality without requiring multiple separate appliances

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The cooking system is divided into modular components: a fixed oven body with heating devices, removable first frying plate, removable second frying plate, and replaceable pot body. This segmentation allows users to interchange components based on cooking needs, transforming a single appliance into multiple functional units and reducing the need for multiple separate cooking devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate cooking appliances are used to cook different foods simultaneously, then cooking variety is achieved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecooking varietyVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

By designing the oven body with universal compatibility for different cooking components (frying plates and pot body), the system allows users to achieve cooking variety through component interchange rather than purchasing multiple appliances. The first heating device and second heating device can operate simultaneously or independently, enabling diverse cooking scenarios at the cost of a single appliance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple cooking functions that would traditionally require separate appliances are merged into a single oven body. The ability to use the same oven body for frying, hot pot, and baking operations consolidates what would be multiple separate purchases into one appliance, reducing overall cost while maintaining cooking variety

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If a fixed frying plate structure is used, then structural simplicity is maintained, but the ability to accommodate different food thicknesses and cooking modes is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidcooking mode adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The second frying plate is mounted on an elastic device that allows it to move vertically (up and down) within a predetermined range. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the second frying plate to adapt to different food thicknesses and cooking requirements, transforming a static structure into a flexible system that can accommodate various cooking modes without complicating the overall device design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Ease of manufacture

If the second frying plate height is fixed, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but cooking effectiveness for different food types is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidcooking effectiveness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic device provides a cost-effective mechanism for height adjustment that maintains manufacturing simplicity while significantly improving cooking effectiveness. The elastic components allow the second frying plate to move to appropriate heights for different food types, ensuring reliable cooking results without requiring complex mechanical adjustment systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The height parameter of the second frying plate is made variable through the elastic device, allowing adjustment based on food thickness and cooking mode requirements. This parameter change capability enhances cooking effectiveness for different food types while the elastic mechanism keeps the manufacturing process relatively simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The oven meets diverse cooking needs with efficient frying, roasting, and baking capabilities, allowing for simultaneous cooking of multiple foods and maintaining food integrity, while improving cleanliness and usability.

Implementation Method 1

the oven body is equipped with an elastic device inside, the elastic device can automatically adjust the height of the second frying plate as per the thicknesses of different food so as to perfectly clamp the food between the first frying plate on the oven cover and the second frying plate on the oven body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a first heating device (11), a second heating device (12)... the first heating device bakes the food on the grill

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Data Source

PatentEP4066698B1Multifunctional cooking oven
Publication Date: 2024.03.06 ALPHA HOME GRP LTD
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AI summary

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional cooking oven comprises an oven cover, an oven body, a first heating device, a second heating device, an elastic device and a first control panel, wherein the oven cover is hinged with the oven body, the rotation angle between the oven cover and the oven body falls in between 0 degree and 180 degrees; the first heating device is arranged on the bottom surface of the oven cover, and the elastic device is arranged in the inner cavity of the oven body; the second heating device is arranged in the inner cavity of the oven body and connected with the elastic device, which drives the second heating device to go up and down; the multifunctional cooking oven also comprises a first frying plate and a second frying plate; the first frying plate is detachably arranged on the oven cover and clings to the first heating device; the second frying plate is detachably arranged in the inner cavity of the oven body and clings to the second heating device to form a frying oven with the double-sided heating function; the second frying plate is replaced with a pot body, wherein the pot body sits in in the inner cavity of the oven body and clings to the second heating device; the multifunctional cooking oven also comprises a pot cover, which is buckled onto the pot body; in a word, the multifunctional cooking oven has multiple functions and thus possesses powerful practicability.