Multifunctional Cooking Device for Pressure and Dry Cooking Modes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cooking devices are limited to single cooking operations, requiring multiple devices for various cooking modes, which leads to increased costs and storage issues for consumers who want to cook food in different ways.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional cooking system that integrates multiple cooking modes into a single device, featuring a housing with a lid and heating elements, allowing operation in both pressure cooking and dry cooking modes without the need to remove the food container, utilizing a secondary lid and air diffuser for efficient air circulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate cooking devices are used to perform different cooking operations, then cooking versatility is improved, but device complexity and storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single cooking device capable of performing multiple cooking operations including pressure cooking, air frying, and dehydrating. The device achieves versatility through configurable heating elements and air circulation systems that can operate in different modes, eliminating the need for multiple separate appliances while maintaining cooking functionality across various methods
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate cooking devices are used to perform different cooking operations, then cooking versatility is improved, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single cooking device capable of performing multiple cooking operations including pressure cooking, air frying, and dehydrating. The device achieves versatility through configurable heating elements and air circulation systems that can operate in different modes, eliminating the need for multiple separate appliances while maintaining cooking functionality across various methods
3Device complexity
If a single device performs multiple cooking operations, then device complexity is reduced, but cooking performance may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the heating system into multiple independent heating elements positioned at different locations within the cooking chamber. This segmentation allows different heating zones to operate simultaneously or independently, enabling the device to maintain specialized cooking performance for different operations (pressure cooking, air frying, dehydrating) while integrated into a single device structure
4Volume of stationary object
If a single device performs multiple cooking operations, then storage space is reduced, but ease of operation may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a control system that dynamically configures the operation of heating elements and air circulation based on the selected cooking mode. The system automatically adjusts parameters such as heating power, air flow rate, and component activation to match the specific requirements of each cooking operation (pressure cooking, air frying, dehydrating), simplifying user interaction despite the device's multi-functionality
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
Enables versatile cooking options within a single device, reducing the need for multiple appliances and optimizing storage space while maintaining efficient cooking performance across different modes.
Implementation Method 1
At least one heating element is associated with at least one of said housing and said lid
Implementation Method 2
The fan is positioned to draw air relatively upward through said insert and through said at least one heating element in said dry cooking mode
Implementation Method 3
In the pressure cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a pressure cooker
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a cooking system for cooking food, the system including a housing defining a hollow chamber configured to receive a food container. The housing has an upper portion defining an opening to the hollow chamber. A lid is attachable about the upper portion of the housing and is configured to extend across the opening to the hollow chamber. At least one heating element is associated with at least one of said housing and said lid. The cooking system is operable in a plurality of modes including a pressure cooking mode and a dry cooking mode. In the pressure cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a pressure cooker and in the dry cooking mode, the cooking system is operable as a dry cooker.