COOKING APPLIANCE WITH ROTATING HANDLE

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to a cooking appliance for cooking food products, and in particular to an electric cooking appliance capable of operating in a grill mode and a barbecue mode. State of the art

[0002] It is known from the prior art to use an electric cooking appliance allowing two different cooking modes, namely a first cooking mode called "grill" mode and a second cooking mode called "barbecue" mode. Such an electric cooking appliance generally comprises: a first structure comprising a first cooking plate; a second structure comprising a second cooking plate, the second structure being hingedly mounted relative to the first structure about a pivot axis; and a user interface which is provided on the first structure and which is configured to allow a user to select at least one operating parameter of the electric cooking appliance.

[0003] The electric cooking appliance as known in the prior art can alternately occupy the “grill” mode in which a food is intended to be enclosed and cooked between the first and second cooking plates, and the “barbecue” mode in which the first and second cooking plates are spaced apart at 180° so as to be substantially in the same plane, said plane being generally horizontal when the cooking appliance rests on a horizontal surface.

[0004] The cooking appliance as described in the prior art advantageously allows a single household appliance to be used to fulfill two distinct functions: that of a food grill, and that of a barbecue.

[0005] However, the integration of the user interface in the first structure, i.e. on the lower part of the electric cooking appliance, has the disadvantage of improved ergonomics due to the restricted physical access as well as the limited visibility of the user on the user interface. Also, such an arrangement of the user interface prevents the collection of cooking juices from a front face of the first structure.

[0006] The integration of the user interface on a more accessible area, such as on the second structure, is made complex due to the cohabitation of the two modes of use which requires the second structure to occupy two orientations offset by 180° depending on the mode of use of the electric cooking appliance. Document US2007 / 119442A1 discloses a cooking appliance of the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0007] The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing a cooking appliance allowing the cooking of food products in a grill configuration but also in a barbecue configuration, while being ergonomic and simple to use and while possibly allowing the collection of cooking juices from a front face of the first structure.

[0008] To this end, the present invention relates to a cooking appliance for cooking food products, the cooking appliance comprising: a first structure comprising a first cooking module comprising a first cooking plate, a second structure comprising a second cooking module comprising a second cooking plate, the second structure further comprising a gripping handle which comprises a handling portion configured to be handled by a user, a pivot connection connecting the second structure to the first structure and configured to allow pivoting of the second structure relative to the first structure about a pivot axis and between a closed position in which the first cooking plate and the second cooking plate have a minimum spacing, and a maximum open position in which the first cooking plate and the second cooking plate have a maximum spacing when the cooking appliance rests on a support surface, a user interface arranged on the handling part, and a control unit configured to control the operation of the cooking appliance, the cooking appliance having a first mode of use, called grill mode, in which a food is intended to be sandwiched between the first and second cooking plates, and a second mode of use, called barbecue mode, in which each of the first and second cooking plates is capable of supporting and cooking a respective food, characterized in that the handling part, which carries the user interface, is movable relative to the second cooking module between at least a first position of use which is dedicated to the first mode of use and in which the user interface is accessible to a user when the cooking appliance is in the first mode of use, and a second position of use which is dedicated to the second mode of use and in which the user interface is accessible to a user when the cooking appliance is in the second mode of use.

[0009] The cooking appliance may further have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second structure occupies the maximum open position when the cooking appliance is in the second mode of use.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance is configured such that the first cooking plate and the second cooking plate define a first angle of inclination of between 150 and 200°, advantageously between 170 and 190° and for example approximately 180°, when the second structure occupies the maximum open position.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, the handling part is elongated and extends along an extension axis substantially parallel to the pivot axis.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the pivot axis is substantially horizontal when the cooking appliance rests on a horizontal surface.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the handling part comprises a front provided with a main surface which is substantially planar and on which the user interface is provided.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance is configured such that the main surface is inclined at an angle of inclination of between 30° and 60°, and advantageously between 40° and 50°, relative to a vertical plane, when the cooking appliance rests on a horizontal surface, the second structure is in the closed position and the handling part is in the first position of use.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance is configured such that the main surface is inclined at an angle of inclination of between 30° and 60°, and advantageously between 40° and 50°, relative to a vertical plane, when the cooking appliance rests on a horizontal surface, the second structure is in the maximum opening position and the handling part is in the second position of use.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, the handling portion is configured to extend substantially horizontally when the cooking appliance rests on a horizontal surface.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the invention, the handling part delimits an internal housing in which an electronic card associated with the user interface is housed.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the invention, the handling part comprises a housing to which the front panel is fixed, the housing and the front panel delimiting the internal housing.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the invention, the handling part is mounted to be able to rotate around an axis of rotation.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first position of use and the second position of use are angularly offset from each other by approximately 90°.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the invention, the axis of rotation is substantially parallel to the pivot axis.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second structure comprises at least one connecting arm connected to the pivot connection, the handling part being supported by the at least one connecting arm and being mounted to be able to rotate relative to the at least one connecting arm and around the axis of rotation.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second structure comprises two connecting arms connected to the pivot connection and configured to extend laterally on either side of the second cooking module, the handling part being supported by the two connecting arms and being mounted to be able to rotate relative to the two connecting arms and around the axis of rotation.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the invention, the gripping handle comprises the two connecting arms and has a general U shape.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one connecting arm comprises a support portion which is generally cylindrical and the handling portion comprises a mounting portion provided with a receiving housing, the support portion being received in the receiving housing and being mounted to be able to rotate relative to the mounting portion around the axis of rotation. Advantageously, the support portion is tubular and comprises a central passage configured to allow the passage of an electrical power supply cable capable of electrically supplying the user interface, or more particularly the electronic card associated with the user interface.

[0027] According to one embodiment of the invention, the central passage is centered on the axis of rotation.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the invention, the central passage is also configured to allow the passage of at least one connecting cable connecting the user interface to the control unit.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance comprises at least one additional pivot connection configured to connect the second cooking module to the two connection arms, and to allow rotation of the second cooking module relative to the two connection arms around an additional pivot axis.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the invention, the additional pivot axis is substantially parallel to the pivot axis.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance further comprises an indexing system configured such that each of the first and second positions of use is stable.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the invention, the indexing system comprises at least two indexing recesses provided on one of the handling part and a connecting arm, and at least one indexing member provided on the other of the handling part and the connecting arm, the at least one indexing member being configured to cooperate with a respective indexing recess when the handling part occupies the first position of use or the second position of use respectively.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the invention, the indexing recesses are distributed around the axis of rotation.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one indexing member is formed by an indexing ball. Advantageously, the indexing ball is slidably mounted in a tubular receiving part which is provided on the handling part or the connecting arm.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, the indexing system comprises at least one biasing element configured to bias the indexing ball towards an indexing position.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the invention, the indexing system comprises several indexing members distributed around the axis of rotation.

[0037] According to one embodiment of the invention, the user interface is configured to display at least one display parameter in a first orientation when the cooking appliance is in the first mode of use and the handling part is in the first position of use, and to display the at least one display parameter in a second orientation which is different from the first orientation, and for example inverted, when the cooking appliance is in the second mode of use and the handling part is in the second position of use.

[0038] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance further comprises an electrical contact configured to occupy a first state when the cooking appliance is in the first mode of use, and configured to occupy a second state when the cooking appliance is in the second mode of use.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the invention, the electrical contact is located in the first structure, and for example in a rear foot of the first structure.

[0040] According to one embodiment of the invention, the electrical contact is located in the at least one connecting arm.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance comprises an actuating device configured to move the electrical contact into the first state when the second structure is pivoted, from the maximum open position, towards the closed position and reaches a first predetermined position, and to move the electrical contact into the second state when the second structure is pivoted, from the closed position, towards the maximum open position and reaches a second predetermined position.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second predetermined positions are identical or different.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating device comprises an actuating member, such as an actuating finger for example, movable between an actuating position in which the actuating member is configured to activate the electrical contact and a release position in which the actuating member is configured to deactivate the electrical contact.

[0044] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating member is pivotally secured to the at least one connecting arm, and is for example provided on the at least one connecting arm.

[0045] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating member is movable in translation.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating member is movable in rotation.

[0047] According to one embodiment of the invention, the actuating device also comprises a cam configured to move the actuating member between the actuating position and the release position when the second structure reaches the first predetermined position or the second predetermined position.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the invention, the user interface is configured to display the at least one display parameter according to the first orientation when the electrical contact occupies the first state, and is configured to display the at least one display parameter according to the second orientation when the electrical contact occupies the second state.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the invention, when the first structure rests on a horizontal surface and the second structure is in the maximum open position, then the grip handle is in contact with said horizontal surface.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the invention, the second structure is capable of occupying an intermediate opening position which is stable and located between the closed position and the maximum opening position.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance is configured such that the first cooking plate and the second cooking plate define a second tilt angle of between 90 and 120° when the second structure occupies the intermediate opening position.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first cooking plate is configured to be inclined downwardly and towards a front face of the first structure when the cooking appliance rests on the horizontal surface.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance further comprises a cooking juice collection tray configured to collect cooking juices coming at least from the first cooking plate, the cooking juice collection tray being arranged at least partly under the first cooking module.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first cooking plate comprises a front spill portion which is provided on a front edge of the first cooking plate and which is located vertically in line with a front portion of the cooking juice collection tray, the front spill portion being configured to allow gravity flow of cooking juices from the first cooking plate into the cooking juice collection tray.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the invention, the cooking appliance also comprises a kinematic chain mechanically connecting the handling part to the pivot connection, the kinematic chain being configured so as to move the handling part between the first and second positions of use depending on the position of the second structure relative to the first structure.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kinematic chain is provided at least partially in the at least one connecting arm.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the invention, the kinematic chain comprises at least one drive element, such as a belt for example. Brief description of the figures

[0058] The present invention will be better understood with the aid of the following description with reference to the appended figures, in which identical reference signs correspond to structurally and / or functionally identical or similar elements. [ Fig 1 ] is a side perspective view of a cooking appliance according to one embodiment of the invention and in a first mode of use; [ Fig 2 ] is a side perspective view of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 in a second mode of use; [ Fig 3] is an exploded perspective view of a grip handle of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 ; [ Fig 4 ] is a sectional view of a handling part of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 ; [ Fig 5 ] is a partial rear perspective view of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 showing more particularly an electrical contact occupying a first state; [ Fig 6 ] is a partial rear perspective view of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 showing the electrical contact in a second state; [ Fig 7 ] is a side view of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 in the first mode of use and according to a variant of the embodiment; [ Fig 8 ] is a side view of the cooking appliance of the figure 1 in the second mode of use and according to a variant of the embodiment. Detailed description

[0059] THE figures 1 to 6represent a cooking appliance 1 according to one embodiment of the invention. The cooking appliance 1 is configured for cooking food, such as meat, fish, vegetables or other food products.

[0060] The cooking appliance 1 comprises a first structure 2 which comprises a first cooking module 3 which itself comprises a first cooking plate 4 and a first heating element (not shown in the figures) configured to heat the first cooking plate 4, and a second structure 5 which comprises a second cooking module 6 which itself comprises a second cooking plate 7 and a second heating element (not visible in the figures) configured to heat the second cooking plate 7. The first cooking plate 4 is configured to be inclined downwards and towards a front face of the first structure 2 when the cooking appliance 1 rests on a horizontal surface.

[0061] The cooking appliance 1 has a first mode of use, called grill mode, in which a food is intended to be sandwiched between the first and second cooking plates 4, 7, and a second mode of use, called barbecue mode, in which each of the first and second cooking plates 4, 7 is capable of supporting and cooking a respective food.

[0062] The second structure 5 further comprises a gripping handle 8 configured to support the second cooking module 6. The gripping handle 8 has a U shape, and comprises a handling portion 9 configured to be handled by a user, as well as two lateral connecting arms 10 configured to extend laterally on either side of the second cooking module 6 and to support the handling portion 9. The two connecting arms 10 are connected to a pivot connection 11.

[0063] The second structure 5 is connected to the first structure 2 by the pivot connection 11 which defines a pivot axis A. The pivot connection 11 is configured such that the second structure 5 is mounted articulated relative to the first structure 2 and is movable between a closed position in which the first cooking plate 4 and the second cooking plate 7 have a minimum spacing, and a maximum open position in which the first cooking plate 4 and the second cooking plate 7 have a maximum spacing when the cooking appliance 1 rests on a support surface SA. The second structure 5 occupies the maximum open position when the cooking appliance 1 is in the second mode of use.

[0064] The first cooking plate 4 and the second cooking plate 7 define a first angle of inclination of between 150 and 200°, advantageously between 170 and 190° and for example approximately 180°, when the second structure 5 occupies the maximum opening position. Advantageously, when the first structure 2 rests on a horizontal surface and the second structure 5 is in the maximum opening position, then the gripping handle 8 is in contact with said horizontal surface.

[0065] Advantageously, the second structure 5 is configured to occupy: an intermediate opening position which is stable and located between the closed position and the maximum opening position and in which the first cooking plate 4 and the second cooking plate 7 define a second inclination angle of between 90 and 120°, and a plurality of cooking positions located between the closed position and the intermediate opening position and in each of which a food can be clamped between the first cooking plate 4 and the second cooking plate 7.

[0066] Advantageously, the first cooking plate 4 and the second cooking plate 7 are substantially parallel when the second structure 5 is in the maximum open position, in order to offer the user a use of the cooking appliance 1 which is comparable to an electric barbecue.

[0067] For obvious reasons of practicality, the first structure 2 also comprises feet 14 configured to rest on a flat support surface SA, such as a work surface.

[0068] According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the figures, the cooking appliance 1 comprises an additional pivot connection 15 which is configured to connect the second cooking module 6 to the two connecting arms 10, and to allow rotation of the second cooking module 6 relative to the two connecting arms 10 around an additional pivot axis B which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis A. Advantageously, the additional pivot connection 15 makes it possible to position the second cooking module 6 according to the desired orientation, and generally substantially parallel to the first cooking module 3 when the second cooking module 6 is in one of the cooking positions. In other words, the second cooking module 6 is pivotally mounted relative to the gripping handle 8.

[0069] The cooking appliance 1 also comprises a control unit 17 configured to control the operation of the cooking appliance 1. The control unit 17 may for example be arranged in the gripping handle 8 and in particular in the handling part 9, or even in the first structure 2.

[0070] According to the embodiment presented on the figures 1 to 8, the handling part 9, which in particular has a user interface 18, is mounted to be movable in rotation relative to the two connecting arms 10 around an axis of rotation C and between at least a first position of use and a second position of use. The first position of use is dedicated to the first mode of use and allows the user interface 18 to be accessible to a user when the cooking appliance 1 is in the first mode of use, and the second position of use is dedicated to the second mode of use and allows the user interface 18 to be accessible to the user when the cooking appliance 1 is in the second mode of use. The first position of use and the second position of use are advantageously angularly offset from each other by approximately 90°.

[0071] The handling part 9 is elongated and extends along the rotation axis C which is substantially parallel to the pivot axis A; which is also substantially horizontal when the cooking appliance 1 rests on a horizontal surface.

[0072] The handling part 9 also comprises a housing 19 and a front panel 20 fixed to the housing 19. The housing 19 and the front panel 20 delimit an internal housing 21 in which an electronic card 22 associated with the user interface 18 is housed. The front panel 20 is provided with a main surface 23 which is substantially flat and on which the user interface 18 is provided.

[0073] According to the embodiment of the invention shown in the figures, the cooking appliance 1 is configured such that the main surface 23 is inclined at an angle of inclination of between 30° and 60°, and advantageously between 40° and 50°, relative to a vertical plane, when the cooking appliance 1 rests on a horizontal surface, the second structure 5 is in the closed position and the handling part 9 is in the first position of use. Also, the cooking appliance 1 is configured such that the main surface 23 is inclined at an angle of inclination of between 30° and 60°, and advantageously between 40° and 50°, relative to a vertical plane, when the cooking appliance 1 rests on a horizontal surface, the second structure 5 is in the maximum open position and the handling part 9 is in the second position of use.

[0074] As shown more particularly on the figures 3 And 4, the connecting arms 10 each comprise a support portion 24 which is generally cylindrical, and the handling part 9 comprises two mounting portions 25 each provided with a receiving housing. The support portion 24 of each connecting arm 10 is received in the respective receiving housing and is mounted to be able to rotate relative to the respective mounting portion 25 around the axis of rotation C. Advantageously, each support portion 24 is tubular and comprises a central passage 26 which is centered on the axis of rotation C. At least one of the central passages 26 is configured to allow the passage of an electrical power supply cable capable of electrically supplying the user interface 18, or more particularly the electronic card 22 associated with the user interface 18.The central passage 26 is also configured to allow the passage of at least one connecting cable connecting the electronic card 22, associated with the user interface 18, to the control unit 17.

[0075] As also shown on the figures 3 And 4, the cooking appliance 1 further comprises an indexing system 27 configured such that each of the first and second positions of use is stable. The indexing system 27 comprises, for example, two indexing recesses 28 provided on each of the two connecting arms 10, and an indexing member 29 provided on each of the end portions of the handling part 9. The indexing recesses 28 are distributed around the axis of rotation C. Each of the indexing members 29 is configured to cooperate with a respective indexing recess 28 when the handling part 9 occupies the first position of use and with a respective indexing recess 28 when the handling part 9 occupies the second position of use.

[0076] According to the embodiment shown in the figures, each of the indexing members 29 is formed by an indexing ball 30. Advantageously, each of the indexing balls 30 is slidably mounted in a tubular receiving part 31 which is provided on the respective end portion of the handling part 9. Also, the indexing system 27 comprises two biasing elements (not shown in the figures) each associated with a respective indexing member 29. Each biasing element is advantageously configured to bias the respective indexing ball 30 towards an indexing position.

[0077] As more particularly represented on the figures 5 And 6, the cooking appliance 1 further comprises an electrical contact 32 configured to occupy a first state when the cooking appliance 1 is in the first mode of use, and configured to occupy a second state when the cooking appliance 1 is in the second mode of use. According to the embodiment shown in the figures 5 And 6 , the electrical contact 32 is located in the first structure 2, and for example in a rear foot 14 of the first structure 2.

[0078] As shown more particularly on the figures 5 to 8, the cooking appliance 1 also comprises an actuating device 33 configured to move the electrical contact 32 into the first state when the second structure 5 is pivoted, from the maximum opening position, towards the closing position and reaches a first predetermined position. The actuating device 33 is also configured to move the electrical contact 32 into the second state when the second structure 5 is pivoted, from the closing position, towards the maximum opening position and reaches a second predetermined position.

[0079] According to the embodiment shown in the figures 5 And 6, the actuating device 33 comprises an actuating member 34, such as an actuating finger, which is configured to directly actuate the electrical contact 32. The actuating member 34 is mounted to be movable in rotation about the pivot axis A between an actuating position in which the actuating member 34 is configured to activate the electrical contact 32 and a release position in which the actuating member 34 is configured to deactivate the electrical contact 32. Advantageously, the actuating member 34 is pivotally secured to one of the connecting arms 10. In the embodiment shown in the figures 5 And 6 , the first and second predetermined positions are identical but could also be different according to other embodiments of the invention not shown.

[0080] THE figures 7 And 8represent a variant of the embodiment of the invention in which the electrical contact 32 is located in one of the connecting arms 10.

[0081] According to such an alternative embodiment, the actuating device 33 comprises an actuating member 34, such as an actuating finger for example, which is mounted to move in translation between an actuating position in which the actuating member 34 is configured to activate the electrical contact 32 and a release position in which the actuating member 34 is configured to deactivate the electrical contact 32. The actuating member 34 is pivotally secured to one of the connecting arms 10, and is for example provided on said connecting arm 10. The actuating device 33 also comprises a cam 35 which is provided on the pivot connection 11 and which is static relative to the first structure 2. The cam 35 is configured to move the actuating member 34 between the actuating position and the release position when the second structure 5 reaches the first predetermined position or the second predetermined position.

[0082] According to the embodiment as visible on the figures 1 to 8, the user interface 18 is configured to display at least one display parameter according to a first orientation when the cooking appliance 1 is in the first mode of use and the handling part 9 is in the first position of use, and to display the at least one display parameter according to a second orientation which is different from the first orientation, and for example inverted, when the cooking appliance 1 is in the second mode of use and the handling part 9 is in the second position of use. Advantageously, the user interface 18 is configured to display the at least one display parameter according to the first orientation when the electrical contact 32 occupies the first state, and is configured to display the at least one display parameter according to the second orientation when the electrical contact 32 occupies the second state.

[0083] According to the embodiment as visible on the figures 1 to 8 , and more specifically visible on the figure 1 , the cooking appliance 1 further comprises a cooking juice collection tray 36. The cooking juice collection tray 36 is configured to collect cooking juices from the first cooking plate 4 as well as from the second cooking plate 7. The cooking juice collection tray 36 is arranged partly under the first cooking module 3. The first cooking plate 4 comprises a front overflow portion 37 which is provided on a front edge of the first cooking plate 4 and which is located vertically in line with a front portion of the cooking juice collection tray 36. The front overflow portion 37 is configured to allow gravity flow of the cooking juices from the first cooking plate 4 into the cooking juice collection tray 36.

[0084] According to an embodiment of the invention not shown in the figures, the cooking appliance 1 could further comprise a kinematic chain mechanically connecting the handling part 9 to the pivot connection 11 and being configured so as to move the handling part 9 around the axis of rotation C depending on the position of the second structure 5 relative to the first structure 2. The kinematic chain could be provided at least partially in one of the connecting arms 10 and comprise at least one drive element such as a belt for example.

[0085] Of course, the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated which have been given only as examples.

Claims

1. Cooking appliance (1) for cooking food products, the cooking appliance (1) comprising: - a first structure (2) comprising a first cooking module (3) comprising a first cooking plate (4), - a second structure (5) comprising a second cooking module (6) comprising a second cooking plate (7), the second structure (5) further comprising a handle (8) which comprises a handling part (9) configured to be handled by a user, - a pivot connection (11) connecting the second structure (5) to the first structure (2) and configured to enable a pivoting of the second structure (5) with respect to the first structure (2) about a pivot axis (A) and between a closing position in which the first cooking plate (4) and the second cooking plate (7) have a minimum spacing, and a maximum opening position in which the first cooking plate (4) and the second cooking plate (7) have a maximum spacing when the cooking appliance (1) rests on a support surface (SA), - a user interface (18) disposed on the handling part (9), and - a control unit configured to control the operation of the cooking appliance (1), the cooking appliance (1) having a first use mode, called grill mode, in which a food is intended to be inserted between the first and second cooking plates, and a second use mode, called barbecue mode, in which each of the first and second cooking plates is capable of supporting and cooking a respective food, characterised in that the handling part (9), which carries the user interface (18), is movable with respect to the second cooking module (6) between at least one first use position which is dedicated to the first use mode, and in which the user interface (18) is accessible for a user when the cooking appliance (1) is in the first use mode, and a second use position which is dedicated to the second use mode, and in which the user interface (18) is accessible for a user when the cooking appliance (1) is in the second use mode.

2. Cooking appliance (1) according to claim 1, wherein the handling part (9) is movably mounted about an axis of rotation (C).

3. Cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, wherein the axis of rotation (C) of the handling part (9) is substantially parallel to the pivot axis (A).

4. Cooking appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which further comprises an indexing system (27) configured such that each of the first and second use positions of the handling part (9) is stable.

5. Cooking appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the user interface (18) is configured to display at least one display parameter along a first orientation when the cooking appliance (1) is in the first use mode and when the handling part (9) is in the first use position, and to display the at least one display parameter along a second orientation which is different from the first orientation, and for example inverted, when the cooking appliance (1) is in the second use mode and when the handling part (9) is in the second use position.

6. Cooking appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, which further comprises an electric contact (32) configured to occupy a first state when the cooking appliance (1) is in the first use mode, and configured to occupy a second state when the cooking appliance (1) is in the second use mode.

7. Cooking appliance (1) according to the preceding claim, which comprises an actuation device (33) configured to move the electric contact (32) in the first state when the second structure (5) is pivoted, from the maximum opening position, in the direction of the closing position and reaches a first predetermined position, and to move the electric contact (32) in the second state when the second structure (5) is pivoted, from the closing position, in the direction of the maximum opening position and reaches a second predetermined position.

8. Cooking appliance (1) according to claim 7, wherein the actuation device (33) comprises an actuation member (34) which is movable between an actuation position in which the actuation member (34) is configured to activate the electric contact (32) and a release position in which the actuation member (34) is configured to deactivate the electric contact (32).

9. Cooking appliance (1) according to any one of claims 6 to 8 combined with claim 5, wherein the user interface (18) is configured to display the at least one display parameter along the first orientation when the electric contact (32) occupies the first state, and is configured to display the at least one display parameter along the second orientation when the electric contact (32) occupies the second state.

10. Cooking appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, when the first structure (2) rests on a horizontal surface and when the second structure (5) is in the maximum opening position, then the handle (8) is in contact with said horizontal surface.

11. Cooking appliance (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second structure (5) is capable of occupying an intermediate opening position which is stable and located between the closing position and the maximum opening position.