WO2019085897A1 - Cooking appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

A cooking appliance (100). The cooking appliance (100) comprises a cooking cavity (1), a door body (2), and a roasting tray (3). A cooking chamber (11) is disposed in the cooking cavity (1). The door body (2) is used for opening or closing the cooking chamber (11), and the door body (2) is in a horizontal state when the door body (2) is in an open position. The roasting tray (3) is provided with a heating member (31); and the roasting tray (3) can be disposed on the door body (2) and is heated.

Description

Cooking utensils

Cross-reference to related applications

The application is based on the Chinese patent application with the application number of 201721452789.X, the application date is November 2, 2017, the application number is 201711065360.X, the application date is November 2, 2017, and the application number is 201711066060.3. The application date is the Chinese patent application filed on November 2, 2017, and the priority of the above-mentioned Chinese patent application, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

Technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a cooking appliance.

Background technique

In the related art, a cooking appliance such as a steaming oven or the like can only realize cooking of food in a cooking chamber. However, the above technical solutions have certain deficiencies: for example, the product has a single function, the user's interaction effect, the operation experience is poor, can not satisfactorily meet the user's needs, and is not conducive to the improvement of the product market competitiveness.

Summary of the invention

The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems in the related art to some extent. To this end, it is an object of the present invention to provide a cooking appliance that has a wide range of applications and is advantageous for better meeting the diverse needs of users.

A cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a cooking cavity in which a cooking cavity is provided; a door body for opening or closing the cooking cavity, the door body being in an open position In a horizontal state; a baking tray assembly having a heating member, the baking tray assembly being attachable to the door for heating.

According to the cooking appliance of the embodiment of the invention, the pan assembly has a heating member, and the pan assembly can be provided on the door for heating. Therefore, it is beneficial to expand the application range of the baking tray assembly, and better meet the diversified needs of users.

Further, the cooking appliance according to the above embodiment of the present invention may further have the following additional technical features:

According to some embodiments of the invention, the baking tray assembly is provided with an electric heating connection end connected to the heating member, the door body is provided with a first electric connection interface, and the electric heating connection end is connectable with the first electric current The interface is electrically connected such that the pan assembly can be heated while on the door.

Further, the first power-on interface is two, and the two first power-on interfaces are spaced apart along a length direction of the door body.

Optionally, a second power connection interface is disposed on an inner wall of the cooking cavity, and the electric heating connection end is electrically connected to the second power connection interface to heat the baking tray assembly in the cooking cavity. .

Further, the second energization interface is disposed on a wall surface of the cooking cavity opposite to the door body.

Specifically, the electric heating connection end can be plugged and connected with the first power supply interface and the second power supply interface, respectively.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the cooking cavity and the pan assembly are connected by a telescoping conductive wire such that the pan assembly is heated when positioned on the door.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the method further includes: a steam module for generating steam, the steam module being disposed in the cooking cavity, wherein an inner wall of the cooking cavity is provided with a first connection to a steam outlet of the steam module A steam interface end.

Further, the bakeware assembly has a heating chamber having a steam inlet, the steam inlet and the first steam interface end being pluggable.

Further, the door body may be provided with a second steam interface end connected to the steam outlet of the steam module, and the steam inlet and the second steam interface end may be plugged and connected.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the door body is coupled to the cooking cavity, the door body being switchable between a closed position enclosing the cooking cavity and an open position opening the cooking cavity, a first controller is provided on the door to control an operating mode of the cooking appliance when the door is in a closed position; the baking tray assembly can be heated in the cooking chamber, and the baking tray assembly can also be located The cooking chamber is heated externally, and the baking tray assembly is provided with a second controller that controls an operating mode of the cooking appliance when the door is in an open position.

Further, the pan assembly may be pulled by the cooking chamber onto the door for heating.

Further, a slide rail is disposed in the cooking cavity to enable the pan assembly to move back and forth along the slide rail.

Further, the slide rail includes two first slide rails extending in the same direction, and the two first slide rails are respectively disposed on opposite sidewalls of the cooking cavity.

Further, the slide rail further includes a second slide rail extending in the same direction as the first slide rail, and the second slide rail is disposed on a bottom wall of the cooking cavity.

Optionally, the cooking appliance is a steaming oven.

The additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows.

DRAWINGS

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from

Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a cooking appliance in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a partial structural view showing a door body in an open position in a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a schematic view of a cooking appliance in which the door body is in an open position and the grill assembly is located within the cooking chamber, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic view of a cooking appliance in which the door body is in an open position and the baking tray assembly is located outside the cooking chamber, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a partial structural schematic view of a bakeware assembly in a cooking appliance in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Reference mark:

Cooking appliance 100,

Cooking chamber 1, cooking chamber 11, second energizing interface 111, first steam interface end 112,

Door 2,

The baking tray assembly 3, the heating member 31, the electric heating connection end 32, the heating chamber 33, and the steam inlet 331.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and the examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals are used to refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are intended to be illustrative of the invention and are not to be construed as limiting.

In the description of the present invention, it is to be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "horizontal", "top", "bottom"" The orientation or positional relationship of the indications, such as "outside" or the like, is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is merely for the convenience of the description of the present invention and the simplified description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or component referred to must have a specific The orientation, construction and operation in a particular orientation are not to be construed as limiting the invention. Furthermore, features defining "first" and "second" may include one or more of the features, either explicitly or implicitly. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise stated.

In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "installation", "connected", and "connected" are to be understood broadly, and may be fixed or detachable, for example, unless otherwise explicitly defined and defined. Connected, or integrally connected; can be mechanical or electrical; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the internal communication of the two components. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in a specific case by those skilled in the art.

A cooking appliance 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, a cooking appliance 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a cooking chamber 1, a door body 2, and a baking tray assembly 3.

Specifically, a cooking cavity 11 is provided in the cooking cavity 1; the door body 2 is used to open or close the cooking cavity 11. For example, the door body 2 is connected to the cooking chamber 1, and the door body 2 is switchable between a closed position in which the cooking chamber 11 is closed and an open position in which the cooking chamber 11 is opened, facilitating operation.

The door body 2 is horizontal when it is in the open position. That is, when the door body 2 is in the open position, the door body 2 is in a horizontal state. For example, the door body 2 and the front surface of the cooking cavity 1 may be at an angle of 90 degrees.

The baking tray assembly 3 has a heating member 31 which can be provided on the door body 2 for heating. Since the door body 2 is in a horizontal state in the open position, at this time, the pan assembly 3 can be pulled from the cooking chamber 11 to the door body 2 for heating, and the pan assembly 3 can be placed on the door body 2 for heating. In this way, the baking tray assembly 3 can be heated on the door body 2, which is beneficial to expanding the application range of the baking tray assembly 3, and better meets the diverse needs of users.

For example, the heating member 31 may be a heating tube or a heating wire or the like, and the heating member 31 may extend back and forth.

According to the cooking appliance 100 of the embodiment of the invention, the baking tray assembly 3 has a heating member 31 which can be provided on the door body 2 for heating. Thereby, it is advantageous to expand the application range of the baking tray assembly 3, and better meet the diverse needs of users.

In some embodiments of the invention, the door body 2 is connected to the cooking chamber 1, and the door body 2 is switchable between a closed position in which the cooking chamber 1 is closed and an open position in which the cooking chamber 1 is opened, and the door body 2 is provided. There is a first controller to control the mode of operation of the cooking appliance 100 when the door body 2 is in the closed position. The working mode of the cooking appliance 100 (for example, timing, temperature regulation, heating mode, etc.) can be controlled by the first controller to facilitate user operation.

The baking tray assembly 3 can be heated in the cooking chamber 1, and the baking tray assembly 3 can also be heated outside the cooking chamber 1. The baking tray assembly 3 is provided with a second controller (not shown) at which the door body 2 is located. The second controller may control an operating mode of the cooking appliance 100 when the open position is described. Thereby, when the door body 2 is in the open position, the working mode of the cooking appliance 100 can also be controlled by the second controller, the convenience of operation is improved, and the cooking appliance 100 is advantageously enlarged to some extent. Scope of application.

The first controller and the second controller may be independent of each other. That is, the second controller does not operate when the operating mode of the cooking appliance 100 is controlled by the first controller; likewise, when the operating mode of the cooking appliance 100 is controlled by the second controller, The first controller does not work.

When the door body 2 is in the closed position, the pan assembly 3 can be heated within the cooking cavity 1, at which time control of the mode of operation of the cooking appliance 100 can be achieved by the first controller.

When the door body 2 is in the open position, the pan assembly 3 can be heated outside the cooking cavity 1. For example, the pan assembly 3 can be located on the door body 2, and the pan assembly 3 can also be placed on a table or table to heat. Etc. At this time, the control of the working mode of the cooking appliance 100 can be realized by the second controller. In this way, the range of application of the cooking appliance 100 is expanded and it is easy to control.

For example, the first controller and the second controller may each be, for example, a TFT touch screen or the like, and the TFT is a Thin Film Transistor, which is an abbreviation of a thin film transistor. The outside of the second controller may be provided with a heat insulating member, thereby facilitating the reliability of use of the second controller. Furthermore, the second controller can also be arranged on the door body 2.

According to the cooking appliance 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the baking tray assembly 3 can be heated in the cooking chamber 1, and the baking tray assembly 3 can also be heated outside the cooking chamber 1, thereby facilitating the convenience of the operation of the cooking appliance 100. And it is advantageous to expand the scope of application of the cooking appliance 100 to a certain extent.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the door body 2 is in a horizontal state when in the open position, and the pan assembly 3 can be pulled from the cooking cavity 1 onto the door body 2 for heating.

In other words, when the door body 2 is in the open position, the door body 2 is in a horizontal state. For example, the door body 2 and the front surface of the cooking cavity 1 can be at an angle of 90 degrees. At this time, the baking tray assembly 3 can be The inside of the cooking chamber 1 is pulled to the door body 2 for heating, and the baking tray assembly 3 can be placed on the door body 2 for heating. In this way, the baking tray assembly 3 can not only be heated in the cooking chamber 1, but also can be heated on the door body 2, which expands the application range of the baking tray assembly 3, and better meets the diverse needs of users.

Referring to Figure 5, in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, the bakeware assembly 3 is provided with an electrically heated connection end 32, the electrically heated connection end 32 being coupled to the heating element 31, and the electrically heated connection end 32 being directly or indirectly connected to the heating element 31 (e.g. Connected by wires) and so on. As such, favorable conditions can be provided for the heating of the pan assembly 3.

The door body 2 is provided with a first energizing interface (not shown), and the electric heating end 32 is electrically connectable with the first energizing port to heat the pan assembly 3 when it is on the door body 2. Thereby, by the electrical connection of the electric heating connection end 32 and the first energization interface, the heating of the baking tray assembly 3 on the door body 2 can be realized, which is convenient for the user to operate.

Further, the first power-on interface is two, and the two first power-on interfaces may be spaced apart along the length direction of the door body 2. Thereby, the stability of the baking tray assembly 3 on the door body 2 can be improved to some extent, and the uniformity of heating can be improved.

Optionally, the inner wall of the cooking chamber 11 is provided with a second energizing interface 111, and the electric heating connecting end 32 can be electrically connected with the second energizing interface 111 to heat the baking tray assembly 3 when it is inside the cooking chamber 11. Thereby, the electrical connection between the cooking chamber 11 and the pan assembly 3 can be achieved by the cooperation of the second energizing interface 111 and the electric heating end 32, thereby providing favorable conditions for heating the pan assembly 3 in the cooking chamber 11. .

Further, in conjunction with FIG. 2, the second energization interface 111 may be disposed on a wall surface of the cooking cavity 1 opposite to the door body 2. For example, the first energization interface 11 may be provided on the inner wall surface of the rear side wall of the cooking cavity 1. Thus, when the door body 2 is opened, it is convenient to push the pan assembly 3 into the cooking chamber 1 to achieve electrical connection between the cooking chamber 11 and the pan assembly 3.

Optionally, the electric heating connection end 32 can be plugged and connected with the first power supply interface 21 and the second power supply interface 111 respectively (for example, plugging or the like, and is convenient for disassembly). That is to say, the electric heating connection end 32 can be plugged and connected with the first power supply interface 21, and the electric heating connection end 32 can also be plugged and connected with the second power supply interface 111.

For example, when assembled, the electric heating end 32 can be inserted into the first energizing interface 21 or the first energizing interface 21 to be inserted into the electric heating end 32; when disassembling, the electric heating end 32 can be pulled out from the first energizing interface 21 or will be first The energization interface 21 is pulled out from the electrically heated connection end 32. Thereby, it is easy for the user to operate, and it is easy to implement assembly and disassembly of the cooking appliance 100.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the cooking cavity 1 and the pan assembly 3 may be connected by telescoping wires (not shown) to allow the pan assembly 3 to be heated while outside the cooking cavity 1. Thus, by providing a retractable conductive wire between the cooking cavity 1 and the pan assembly 3, it is possible to simultaneously satisfy the need for the pan assembly 3 to be heated in the cooking cavity 1 and the pan assembly 3 to be heated outside the cooking cavity 1. And making the structure of the cooking appliance 100 compact and reasonable.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the cooking cavity 1 and the pan assembly 3 are connected by telescoping conductive wires (not shown) such that the pan assembly 3 can be heated while on the door body 2. One end of the telescopic conductive line may be connected to the second power connection interface 111, and the other end of the flexible conductive line may be connected to the electric heating connection end 32. Through the telescopic conductive wire, the baking tray assembly 3 can not only heat in the cooking cavity 1 but also heat on the door body 2, which expands the application range of the baking tray assembly 3, and better satisfies the user's variety. Demand.

Further, a slide rail (not shown) may be provided in the cooking cavity 1 to move the pan assembly 3 back and forth along the slide rail. That is to say, the sliding rail facilitates the reduction of the frictional force, and the movement of the baking tray assembly 3 is facilitated, so that the baking tray assembly 3 can be heated in the cooking chamber 1 and the baking tray assembly 3 is outside the cooking chamber 1. For example, the transition between heating on the door body 2.

Further, the sliding rail may include two first sliding rails extending in the same direction, and the two first sliding rails are respectively disposed on opposite sidewalls of the cooking cavity 1. The two first slides facilitate the smooth sliding of the pan assembly 3 within the cooking cavity 1 for ease of operation.

Further, the slide rail further includes a second slide rail, and the second slide rail extends in the same direction as the first slide rail, for example, the second slide rail and the first slide rail can be forward and backward. The direction is extended, and the second slide rail may be disposed on the bottom wall of the cooking cavity 1. Thereby, the cooperation of the second slide rail with the first slide rail facilitates further improving the smoothness of the movement of the grill pan assembly 3 in the cooking cavity 1.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the cooking appliance 100 further includes a steam module (not shown) that can be used to generate steam. The steam module may include a tank body and a steam generator, the tank body may contain water to provide a water source for the steam generator, and the steam generated by the steam generator may be further transported to the grill pan assembly 3 by the steam outlet of the steam generator Steam heating is performed.

Wherein, the steam module can be disposed in the cooking cavity 1. For example, the steam module can be located outside of the cooking chamber 11 and within the housing of the cooking appliance 100.

A first steam interface end 112 is provided on the inner wall of the cooking chamber 11, and a first steam interface end 112 is connected to the steam outlet of the steam module. Thereby, the steam generated by the steam module can be re-entered into the pan assembly 3 via the steam outlet of the steam generator via the first steam interface end 112 for steam heating.

Further, referring to Figure 5, the pan assembly 3 has a heating chamber 33 having a steam inlet 331 with a vapor inlet 331 and a first vapor interface end 112 that are pluggable. Thereby, the steam generated by the steam module can be heated by the steam outlet of the steam generator via the first steam interface end 112 and from the steam inlet 331 into the pan assembly 3.

Further, a second steam interface end (not shown) may be disposed on the door body 2, the second steam interface end is connected to the steam outlet of the steam module, and the steam inlet 331 and the second steam interface end may be Plug and unplug. Easy to assemble and easy to operate.

Wherein, the steam module can be connected to the door body 2 through a hose, and the door body 2 is rotatably connected to the cooking cavity 1, and the hose penetrates into the door body 2 from the rotating shaft of the door body 2, and then the door The second steam interface ends on the body 2 are connected.

Further, one end of the hose is connected to a steam outlet, and the other end of the hose penetrates from the rotating shaft of the door body 2 into the door body 2 and communicates with the steam inlet 331.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the cooking appliance 100 may be a steaming oven. Of course, the cooking appliance 100 can also be a steamer, an oven, and a microwave integrated. Thus, the cooking demand of the user can be better satisfied, and the user's operating experience is improved.

Optionally, the baking tray assembly 3 can be replaced with a pot, such as a stone pot, a stainless steel pot, to achieve steaming and soup function. At the same time, the cooking appliance 100, such as an oven or the like, can be added to the microwave module to achieve steam, roasting, and microwave heating.

The operation of the cooking appliance 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1 through 5.

Specifically, when the door body 2 is in the closed position, electrical heating of the pan assembly 3 within the cooking cavity 1 can be achieved by connecting the electrically heated connection end 32 to the second energization interface 111. By communicating the first steam interface end 112 with the steam inlet 331, steam heating of the pan assembly 3 within the cooking cavity 1 can be achieved.

When the door body 2 is in the open position, the pan assembly 3 can be heated on the door body 2, by connecting one end of the telescopic conductive wire to the electric heating connection end 32, and the other end of the telescopic conductive wire and the second The power supply interface 111 is connected to electrically heat the baking tray assembly 3 when it is placed on the door body 2. By connecting one end of the hose to the first steam interface end 112 and the other end of the hose to the steam inlet 331, steam heating of the pan assembly 3 when it is positioned on the door body 2 can be achieved.

The baking tray assembly 3 can be heated not only in the cooking chamber 1, but also outside the cooking chamber 1, and can be electrically heated and steam heated as desired. In this way, the range of application of the oven 100 is expanded and it is easy to control.

Wherein, when the door body 2 is in the closed position, the pan tray assembly 3 can be heated in the cooking cavity 1, and at this time, the control of the working mode of the cooking appliance 100 can be realized by the first controller.

When the door body 2 is in the open position, the pan assembly 3 can be heated outside the cooking cavity 1. For example, the pan assembly 3 can be located on the door body 2, and the pan assembly 3 can also be placed on a table or table to heat. Etc. At this time, the control of the working mode of the cooking appliance 100 can be realized by the second controller. In this way, the range of application of the cooking appliance 100 is expanded and it is easy to control.

The baking tray assembly 3 can be heated not only in the cooking chamber 1, but also in the outside of the cooking chamber 1. The baking tray assembly 3 is provided with a second controller, when the door body 2 is in the open position. The second controller can control an operating mode of the cooking appliance 100. Thereby, when the door body 2 is in the open position, the working mode of the cooking appliance 100 can also be controlled by the second controller, the convenience of operation is improved, and the cooking appliance 100 is advantageously enlarged to some extent. Scope of application. The operation of the cooking appliance 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has thus far been completed.

Other configurations and operations of the cooking appliance 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention are known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

In the description of the present specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" and the like means a specific feature described in connection with the embodiment or example, A structure, material or feature is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In the present specification, the schematic representation of the above terms is not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, various embodiments or examples described in the specification, as well as features of various embodiments or examples, may be combined and combined.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The embodiments are subject to variations, modifications, substitutions and variations.

Claims (16)

A cooking appliance comprising: a cooking cavity, wherein the cooking cavity is provided with a cooking cavity; a door body for opening or closing the cooking cavity, the door body being in a horizontal state when in the open position; A baking tray assembly having a heating member, the baking tray assembly being attachable to the door for heating. The cooking appliance according to claim 1, wherein the baking tray assembly is provided with an electric heating connection end connected to the heating member, and the door body is provided with a first electric connection interface, and the electric heating connection end An electrical connection can be made to the first energization interface to allow the bakeware assembly to be heated while on the door. The cooking appliance according to claim 2, wherein the first energization interface is two, and the two first energization interfaces are spaced apart along a length direction of the door body. The cooking appliance according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the inner wall of the cooking chamber is provided with a second energizing interface, and the electric heating end is electrically connectable with the second energizing interface, so that the The bakeware assembly can be heated while within the cooking chamber. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, wherein the second energization interface is provided on a wall surface of the cooking cavity opposite to the door body. The cooking appliance according to claim 4, wherein the electric heating connection ends are pluggable and connectable to the first power supply interface and the second power supply interface, respectively. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the cooking cavity and the baking tray assembly are connected by a telescopic conductive wire such that the baking tray assembly is located at the door It can be heated when it is in the body. The cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: a steam module for generating steam, the steam module being disposed in the cooking cavity, on an inner wall of the cooking cavity A first steam interface end is provided that is coupled to the steam outlet of the steam module. A cooking appliance according to claim 8 wherein said pan assembly has a heating chamber, said heating chamber having a steam inlet, said steam inlet and said first vapor interface end being pluggable. The cooking appliance according to claim 9, wherein said door body is provided with a second steam interface end connected to a steam outlet of said steam module, said steam inlet and said second steam interface end Pluggable and connected. A cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that The door body is connected to the cooking cavity, the door body is switchable between a closed position enclosing the cooking cavity and an open position opening the cooking cavity, and the door body is provided with a first The controller controls an operating mode of the cooking appliance when the door body is in a closed position; The pan assembly may be heated in the cooking chamber, the pan assembly may also be heated outside the cooking chamber, and the pan assembly is provided with a second controller in which the door is in an open position The second controller can control an operating mode of the cooking appliance. The cooking appliance of claim 11 wherein said pan assembly is pullable by said cooking chamber onto said door for heating. A cooking appliance according to claim 12, wherein a slide rail is provided in the cooking chamber to allow the grill assembly to move back and forth along the slide rail. The cooking utensil according to claim 13, wherein the slide rail comprises two first slide rails extending in the same direction, and the two first slide rails are respectively disposed on the opposite sides of the cooking cavity On the side walls. The cooking appliance according to claim 14, wherein the slide rail further comprises a second slide rail extending in the same direction as the first slide rail, the second slide rail being disposed in the cooking cavity On the bottom wall. A cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 15, wherein the cooking appliance is a steaming oven.

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