Panini press mechanism for an oven

Abstract

The utility model relates to oven operation subassembly technical field, especially oven with panini mould mechanism. Including upper pressing plate joint, lower pressing plate joint and food shovel joint, upper pressing plate joint and lower pressing plate joint are all located in the oven inner bore, and upper pressing plate joint, lower pressing plate joint are set up and are offered metal plate body structure with the mark groove of baking in the middle, and lower pressing plate joint is fixedly provided with a pair of vertical fixed side plates on the side of oven inside, and the side plate is provided with the insertion slot extending to the top, the both sides of upper pressing plate joint are fixedly provided with the guide rod, and the guide rod is connected with insertion slot slidingly, and the both sides of upper pressing plate joint bottom are detachably provided with front baffle, and the front end of front baffle is provided with inclined plane no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of oven operating components, and in particular to a panini pressing mechanism for an oven. Background Technology

[0002] Panini is a type of baked sandwich originating from Italy. It typically consists of a long or square bun filled with ingredients such as ham, cheese, and vegetables, then baked at high temperature and pressure, resulting in even heating and a crispy texture. With the increasing popularity of home microwave ovens, users want to quickly prepare food with the appearance and taste of traditional paninis at home. Therefore, microwave ovens are gaining attention for their multi-functionality and composite heating structures.

[0003] Existing microwave ovens typically rely on microwave radiation and hot air circulation within the cavity to heat food. They contain heating elements, reflectors, turntables, and exhaust ducts, heating bread and ingredients through a combination of microwaves and hot air. However, when heating bread, this type of structure primarily heats the entire surface, lacking a localized pressing and baking structure for the bread's surface. As a result, the bread's surface cannot quickly form a high-temperature caramelized layer, often lacking appealing grill marks and resulting in unsatisfactory visual appeal and texture. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that existing microwave ovens are inconvenient to form baking marks, have poor surface shaping effect, and are cumbersome to operate.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a panini pressing mechanism for an oven, including an upper pressing plate assembly, a lower pressing plate assembly, and a food spatula assembly. The upper pressing plate assembly and the lower pressing plate assembly are both located in the oven cavity, and the upper pressing plate assembly and the lower pressing plate assembly are configured as metal plate structures with a baking mark groove in the middle. A pair of vertically fixed side plates are fixedly installed on the side of the lower pressing plate assembly near the inside of the oven. The side plates have insertion grooves extending to the top. Guide rods are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper pressing plate assembly, and the guide rods are slidably connected to the insertion grooves. Front baffles are detachably installed on both sides of the bottom end of the upper pressing plate assembly, and the front end of the front baffle has an inclined surface one. The food spatula assembly is configured as a spatula-shaped structure, and the front end of the food spatula assembly is configured as an inclined surface two that fits against the inclined surface one of the front baffle.

[0006] As a further improvement of this utility model, the insertion groove includes an upper groove and a lower groove that are interconnected. The upper groove is configured as a vertical groove, and the lower groove is configured as an inclined groove that is tilted to one side at 30°. The lower groove is connected to the bottom of the upper groove.

[0007] As a further improvement of this utility model, the food spatula assembly consists of a spatula plate, a heat insulation plate, and a handle. The spatula plate is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel, and the heat insulation plate is sandwiched between the handle and the spatula plate. The handle and the heat insulation plate are made of wood, and the center of the handle is reinforcedly connected to the spatula plate by mounting bolts.

[0008] As a further improvement of this utility model, each of the four corners of the lower pressure plate assembly is threaded with mounting bolts, and the lower pressure plate assembly is fastened to the inside of the oven by the mounting bolts.

[0009] As a further improvement of this utility model, the baking groove is configured as several strip-shaped hollowed-out grooves, which are arranged obliquely along the surface of the plate, and the spacing between each adjacent hollowed-out groove is uniform.

[0010] As a further improvement of this utility model, the upper pressure plate assembly has multiple combined screw holes on both sides, and the combined screw holes are fastened to the front baffle by combined bolts.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up an upper pressure plate assembly and a lower pressure plate assembly with baking mark grooves, local high-temperature baking of bread-like foods is achieved, so that clear caramelized textures can be quickly formed on the surface of the baked food, overcoming the problem that existing microwave ovens can only heat the whole and are difficult to form traditional panini baking marks; at the same time, through the sliding cooperation between the guide rod and the insertion slot, the upper pressure plate can be easily raised and lowered during the process of putting in and taking out food, simplifying the operation steps and improving the convenience of use.

[0012] The inclined contact structure between the front baffle and the food spatula allows the upper pressure plate to rise and fall automatically, driven by the pushing force of the food spatula. This ingenious design enables the pressing function without altering the original oven structure. The lower pressure plate assembly is detachably connected via mounting bolts, facilitating cleaning and maintenance while ensuring structural stability under high-temperature baking conditions. The entire metal plate of the pressing mechanism conducts heat evenly after heating, resulting in neatly distributed grill marks. This significantly enhances the visual appeal and texture of the panini, effectively solving the problems of inconvenient grill mark formation, poor surface finish, and cumbersome operation associated with traditional microwave ovens. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of a panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial sectional view of a panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a component assembly diagram of a panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a component disassembly diagram of a panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to this utility model;

[0017] As shown in the figure: 1. Upper pressure plate assembly; 2. Lower pressure plate assembly; 3. Food spatula assembly; 31. Spatula plate; 32. Heat insulation plate; 33. Handle; 4. Side plate; 5. Insertion groove; 6. Guide rod; 7. Front baffle; 8. Mounting bolt; 9. Combination screw hole; 10. Grill mark groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, and bottom mentioned or possibly mentioned in this specification are defined relative to their structure and are relative concepts. Therefore, they may vary depending on their location and usage; thus, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0019] The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in this specification are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term “and / or” as used herein refers to and includes one or more of the associated listed items, any or all possible combinations thereof.

[0020] To make the technical problems to be solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0021] This utility model provides a panini pressing mechanism for an oven, including an upper pressing plate assembly 1, a lower pressing plate assembly 2, and a food spatula assembly 3;

[0022] As attached Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, both the upper pressure plate assembly 1 and the lower pressure plate assembly 2 are located inside the oven cavity. Both assemblies are metal plates with a baking groove 10 in the center. The baking groove 10 consists of several strip-shaped perforated slots arranged obliquely along the surface of the plate, with uniform spacing between adjacent slots. When heated, the bread surface is locally pressed, forming baking marks. A pair of vertically fixed side plates 4 are fixedly installed on the side of the lower pressure plate assembly 2 closest to the oven interior. Each side plate 4 has an insertion groove 5 extending to the top. The insertion groove 5 includes an upper groove and a lower groove that are interconnected. The upper groove is a vertical slot, and the lower groove is an inclined slot at a 30° angle to one side, connected to the bottom of the upper groove. Guide rods 6 are fixedly installed on both sides of the upper pressure plate assembly 1, and these guide rods 6 are slidably connected to the insertion groove 5.

[0023] As attached Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figure 3, the upper pressure plate assembly 1 has detachable front baffles 7 on both sides of its bottom end. Multiple combined screw holes 9 are provided on both sides of the upper pressure plate assembly 1, and these holes are fastened to the front baffles 7 using combined bolts. The front baffle 7 has an inclined surface (first type) at its front end. The food spatula assembly 3 is designed with a spatula shape, and its front end has an inclined surface (second type) that mates with the inclined surface (first type) of the front baffle 7. The lower pressure plate assembly 2 has threaded mounting bolts 8 at each of its four corners, and is fastened to the oven interior using these bolts. This ensures reliable installation while also allowing for detachment.

[0024] As attached Figure 1 , 4 As shown, the food spatula assembly 3 consists of a spatula plate 31, a heat insulation plate 32, and a handle 33. The spatula plate 31 is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel. The heat insulation plate 32 is sandwiched between the handle 33 and the spatula plate 31. The handle 33 and the heat insulation plate 32 are made of wood. The center of the handle 33 is reinforcedly connected to the spatula plate 31 by mounting bolts.

[0025] Working Principle: In practical implementation, the food spatula assembly 3 places the panini or sandwich-like food to be baked onto the spatula plate 31. During operation, the operator pushes the food spatula assembly 3 to align it with the gap between the upper pressure plate assembly 1 and the lower pressure plate assembly 2. When the inclined surface 2 of the spatula plate 31 contacts the inclined surface 1 of the front baffle 7 at the front end of the upper pressure plate assembly 1, the pushing force causes the upper pressure plate assembly 1 to slide upward along the guide rod 6 through the contact point. The guide rod 6 moves up and down within the insertion groove 5 of the side plate 4. The insertion groove 5 guides the upper pressure plate assembly 1 to maintain a stable guiding effect during its ascent and descent. As the food spatula assembly 3 continues to push forward, and the contact point exceeds the center of gravity of the upper pressure plate assembly 1, the upper pressure plate assembly 1 tilts slightly forward under the force of rotation, allowing the food to be smoothly pushed into the gap between the upper and lower pressure plates. Subsequently, the operator pulls out the food spatula assembly 3. As the spatula 31 retracts, the upper pressure plate assembly 1 slides down the guide rod 6 under its own weight until its bottom contacts the upper surface of the food and stops, thus forming a pressed state.

[0026] In this state, the traditional heating oven operates in microwave mode with the temperature set between 160 and 180 °C. Heat is conducted to the food surface through the metal upper pressure plate assembly 1 and lower pressure plate assembly 2. The baking grooves 10 on the surface of the plate form localized caramelization under high temperature pressing, resulting in uniform oblique baking marks on both the upper and lower surfaces of the food. After baking, the operator uses the inclined surface 2 at the front end of the food spatula assembly 3 to push against the inclined surface 1 of the front baffle 7, causing the upper pressure plate assembly 1 to rise and release the pressing state. The finished product is then removed using the spatula 31. The entire operation process is tightly integrated and the actions are smooth, enabling the complete process of placement, pressing, baking, and removal to be completed within a limited space.

[0027] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A panini pressing mechanism for an oven, comprising an upper pressing plate assembly (1), a lower pressing plate assembly (2), and a food spatula assembly (3), characterized in that: The upper pressure plate assembly (1) and the lower pressure plate assembly (2) are both located in the oven cavity. The upper pressure plate assembly (1) and the lower pressure plate assembly (2) are metal plate structures with a baking mark groove (10) in the middle. The lower pressure plate assembly (2) is fixedly provided with a pair of vertically fixed side plates (4) on the side near the inside of the oven. The side plates (4) are provided with an insertion groove (5) extending to the top. The upper pressure plate assembly (1) is fixedly provided with guide rods (6) on both sides. The guide rods (6) are slidably connected to the insertion groove (5). The upper pressure plate assembly (1) is provided with a front baffle (7) on both sides of the bottom end. The front end of the front baffle (7) is provided with an inclined surface one. The food spatula assembly (3) is provided with a spatula-shaped structure. The front end of the food spatula assembly (3) is provided with an inclined surface two that fits against the inclined surface one of the front baffle (7).

2. The panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insertion groove (5) includes an upper groove and a lower groove that are connected to each other. The upper groove is configured as a vertical groove, and the lower groove is configured as an inclined groove that is tilted to one side at 30°. The lower groove is connected to the bottom of the upper groove.

3. The panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The food spatula assembly (3) consists of a spatula plate (31), a heat insulation plate (32), and a handle (33). The spatula plate (31) is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel. The heat insulation plate (32) is sandwiched between the handle (33) and the spatula plate (31). The handle (33) and the heat insulation plate (32) are made of wood. The center of the handle (33) is reinforcedly connected to the spatula plate (31) by mounting bolts.

4. The panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower pressure plate assembly (2) is threaded with mounting bolts (8) at all four corners, and the lower pressure plate assembly (2) is fastened to the inside of the oven by the mounting bolts (8).

5. The panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baking groove (10) is set as several strip-shaped hollowed-out grooves, and is arranged obliquely along the surface of the plate, with uniform spacing between adjacent hollowed-out grooves.

6. The panini pressing mechanism for an oven according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper pressure plate assembly (1) has multiple combined screw holes (9) on both sides, and the combined screw holes (9) are fastened to the front baffle (7) by combined bolts.

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