A cleaning structure for cooking appliances

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cleaning structure of a cooking appliance, comprising: a box body, the box body having a accommodating cavity for accommodating food; a bottom plate, the bottom plate being arranged on the bottom inside the accommodating cavity; a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism being arranged on the box body and connected to the bottom plate and being used for driving the bottom plate to flip; and a cleaning mechanism, the cleaning mechanism being arranged on the box body and being used for cleaning the bottom plate. The cleaning structure has a simple structure and can conveniently clean the bottom of the accommodating cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and particularly to a cleaning structure for a cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, cooking appliances, such as ovens and steamers, as emerging and popular products, are gradually entering people's lives, and more and more people use cooking appliances such as ovens and steamers for cooking to increase fun.

[0003] When a user uses a cooking appliance, for example, when using an oven to bake food, especially when baking juicy foods, the juice of the food will drip or splash onto the bottom of the cavity. And the juice after mixing oil, salt, sauce and vinegar is very difficult to clean after the temperature in the oven drops. After the long-term accumulation of the juice, it will not only damage the bottom structure of the cavity, but also affect the taste and smell of the food and even generate carcinogenic substances after multiple bakings. How to clean the dirt in time has become a problem for users when using an oven.

[0004] The same problem exists in other cooking appliances, such as steamers. How to clean the dirt at the bottom of the cavity in time has become a problem for users. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the problems existing in the related art to some extent. For this reason, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a cleaning structure for a cooking appliance, which has a simple structure and can conveniently clean the bottom of the accommodating cavity.

[0006] The above purpose is achieved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A cleaning structure for a cooking appliance, comprising:

[0008] A box body, which has an accommodating cavity for accommodating food;

[0009] A bottom plate, which is arranged on the bottom inside the accommodating cavity;

[0010] A driving mechanism, which is arranged on the box body and connected to the bottom plate, and is used to drive the bottom plate to turn over; and

[0011] A cleaning mechanism, which is arranged on the box body and is used to clean the bottom plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the driving mechanism includes a motor and a link mechanism, and the motor is connected to the bottom plate through the link mechanism to drive the bottom plate to turn up and down.

[0013] In some embodiments, the link mechanism includes a lower horizontal rod and a row rod connected between the lower horizontal rod and the end of the bottom plate. An connecting rod is arranged on one side of the lower horizontal rod for connecting with the motor.

[0014] In some embodiments, the bottom plate includes a plurality of flap plates arranged side by side. There are a plurality of row rods. One end of the row rod is rigidly connected to the lower horizontal rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the end of the corresponding flap plate.

[0015] In some embodiments, it further includes an upper connecting member. A rotating shaft penetrating the flap plate is respectively arranged in each flap plate. One end of the rotating shaft away from the row rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper connecting member. The upper connecting member is arranged on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity.

[0016] In some embodiments, a water tank is arranged below the bottom plate. The cleaning mechanism includes a plurality of spray heads arranged in the water tank. The spray ports of the spray heads face upward to clean the bottom plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the cleaning mechanism includes a water pump arranged outside the water tank. The water inlet of the water pump is connected with a water inlet pipe, and the water outlet of the water pump is communicated with the water tank.

[0018] In some embodiments, a drain pipe is connected to the drain outlet of the water tank.

[0019] In some embodiments, the water tank is made of heat-insulating material.

[0020] In some embodiments, an inner container is arranged inside the box body, and the accommodating cavity is formed inside the inner container. The bottom plate is configured as the bottom wall of the inner container.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The cleaning structure of the cooking appliance of the present invention has a simple structure. After the cooking appliance finishes cooking, the bottom plate is driven to flip by the driving mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism cleans the flipped bottom plate. The cleaning is convenient and efficient, and can effectively improve the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a partial schematic diagram of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3It is a partial exploded view of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 It is another partial schematic view of the cooking appliance provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional schematic view of the bottom plate, the driving mechanism and the cleaning mechanism in the embodiment of the present invention. Detailed implementation manners

[0028] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. Modifying the specific implementation manners of the present invention or making equivalent replacements for some technical features without departing from the spirit of the solution of the present invention shall all be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by the present invention.

[0029] Embodiment 1: As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 , this embodiment provides a cleaning structure of a cooking appliance, including:

[0030] A cabinet 1, the cabinet 1 having a receiving cavity 100 for receiving food;

[0031] A bottom plate 2, the bottom plate 2 being disposed on the bottom inside the receiving cavity 100. When baking food, especially when baking juicy foods, the juice of the food will drip or splash onto the bottom plate 2;

[0032] A driving mechanism 3, the driving mechanism 3 being disposed on the cabinet 1 and connected to the bottom plate 2 for driving the bottom plate 2 to flip. In this embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 drives the bottom plate 2 to flip up and down; and

[0033] A cleaning mechanism 4, the cleaning mechanism 4 being disposed on the cabinet 1 for cleaning the bottom plate 2.

[0034] The cleaning structure of the cooking appliance of this embodiment has a simple structure. After the cooking appliance finishes cooking, the driving mechanism 3 drives the bottom plate 2 to flip over, and the cleaning mechanism 4 cleans the flipped bottom plate 2, that is, cleans the surface of the bottom plate 2 stained with juice. The cleaning is convenient and efficient, which can effectively improve the user experience, thereby protecting the bottom plate 2, that is, protecting the bottom structure of the accommodating cavity 100. Specifically, after the cooking appliance finishes cooking, the upper surface of the bottom plate 2 is stained with juice. At this time, the driving mechanism 3 drives the bottom plate 2 to flip over, and the clean lower surface of the bottom plate 2 becomes upward to form the bottom structure of the accommodating cavity 100, while the upper surface of the bottom plate 2 stained with juice faces downward. The cleaning mechanism 4 cleans the upper surface of the bottom plate 2 stained with juice, and the cleaned upper surface is kept for use next time, that is, when the bottom plate 2 is flipped again, it faces upward again to form the bottom structure of the accommodating cavity 100.

[0035] Preferably, the driving mechanism 3 includes a motor 31 and a connecting rod mechanism 32. The motor 31 is connected to the bottom plate 2 through the connecting rod mechanism 32 to drive the bottom plate 2 to flip up and down. The structure is simple, and the bottom plate 2 can be easily flipped up and down. In addition, the stability and reliability of the connecting rod mechanism 32 are relatively higher, so that the bottom plate 2 can be cleaned in time.

[0036] Preferably, the connecting rod mechanism 32 includes a lower horizontal rod 321 and a row rod 322 connected between the lower horizontal rod 321 and the end of the bottom plate 2. A connecting rod 323 is provided on one side of the lower horizontal rod 321 for connecting with the motor 31. At the same time, the bottom plate 2 can be rotatably provided on the bottom of the accommodating chamber 100. In this embodiment, one end of the connecting rod 323 is rigidly connected to the motor 31, and the other end is rotatably connected to the lower horizontal rod 321. One end of the row rod 322 is rigidly connected to the lower horizontal rod 321, and the other end is rotatably connected to the end of the bottom plate 2. When the bottom plate 2 needs to be flipped, the connecting rod 323 is driven to rotate by the motor 31. The rotation of the connecting rod 323 drives the lower horizontal rod 321 to rotate around the connecting rod 323 as the center. The rotation of the lower horizontal rod 321 will drive the row rod 322 to rotate. The rotation of the row rod 322 will drive the bottom plate 2 to flip. In this embodiment, after the bottom plate 2 flips 180°, the motor 31 stops working.

[0037] Preferably, the bottom plate 2 includes a plurality of flaps 21 arranged side by side, and the row rods 322 include a plurality of rows of rods 322, one end of the row rods 322 is rigidly connected to the lower horizontal rod 321, and the other end is rotatably connected to the corresponding end of the flap 21. When each row of rods 322 rotates, it will drive the corresponding flange 21 to flip.

[0038] Preferably, it further includes an upper connecting member 324. A rotating shaft 22 penetrating through the flap 21 is respectively arranged in each flap 21. One end of the rotating shaft 22 far from the row bar 322 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 100, and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper connecting member 324. The upper connecting member 324 is arranged on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 100. Its structure is simple, facilitating the realization of the rotational connection of the bottom plate 2. The rotating shaft 22 is jointly supported by the inner wall of the accommodating cavity 100 and the upper connecting member 324, whereby the flap 21 can be turned up and down around the rotating shaft 22. The upper connecting member 324 can be rod-shaped and rigidly connected to the two side inner walls of the accommodating cavity 100; it can also be plate-shaped and rigidly connected to the two sides and / or the bottom of the accommodating cavity 100. At this time, the connecting member shields the cleaning mechanism at the lower part of the bottom plate 2, making the overall cooking appliance more beautiful.

[0039] The bottom plate 2 is split into several flaps 21 arranged side by side. The space required for each flap 21 to turn up and down is relatively small, so that the space required for the overall up and down turning of the bottom plate 2 is less, thus not affecting the normal operation of taking and placing food in the accommodating cavity 100. Specifically, the bottom plate 2 is composed of five flaps 21. Each flap 21 can be turned up and down 180° with the rotating shaft 22 as the fulcrum. The front and back structures of each flap 21 are the same. When the motor 31 works, all the flaps 32 will be turned up and down through the link mechanism 32.

[0040] The rotational motion of the motor shaft of the motor 31 is converted into the rotation of the connecting rod 323, the lower horizontal rod 321 and the row bar 322. The rotation of the row bar 322 drives the flap 21 to turn over, realizing the use of one plate twice and increasing the utilization efficiency of the components.

[0041] After the flap 21 is turned over, since the front and back structures of each flap 21 are the same, the accommodating cavity 100 will still maintain a closed state, and both sides can be used. It is not necessary to turn it over again after cleaning. Wait until the clean side is used next time and then turn it over for cleaning. Thus, the convenience of use can be improved.

[0042] Furthermore, a water tank 5 is arranged below the bottom plate 2. The cleaning mechanism 4 includes a plurality of spray heads 41 arranged in the water tank 5. The spray ports of the spray heads 41 face upward to clean the bottom plate 2. Preferably, spray heads 41 are arranged in the water tank 5 below each flap 21 to clean the corresponding flap 21, so as to ensure the cleaning effect and avoid the occurrence of cleaning dead corners. Preferably, the spray heads 41 adopt spherical spray heads, which can rotate 360°, with a wider cleaning area and higher efficiency. Moreover, the remaining temperature in the accommodating cavity 100 after cleaning can also dry the moisture on the bottom plate 2 after cleaning, improving the service life of the bottom plate 2.

[0043] In an embodiment, the cleaning mechanism 4 includes a water pump 42 disposed outside the water tank 5. The water inlet of the water pump 42 is connected to a water inlet pipe 6, and the water outlet of the water pump 42 is communicated with the water tank 5. The provided water pump 42 can supply clean water to the water tank 5 to ensure the cleaning effect on the bottom plate 2. Preferably, after the cleaning is completed, the water pump 42 will refill the water tank 5 through the water inlet pipe 6 to ensure that the water in the water tank 5 is updated and sufficient for the next use.

[0044] Meanwhile, a drain pipe 7 is connected to the drain outlet of the water tank 5, so that the sewage after cleaning the bottom plate 2 can be discharged out in time, avoiding the influence of repeated use of sewage on the cleaning effect of the bottom plate 2.

[0045] Furthermore, the water tank 5 is made of heat-insulating material to keep the water in the water tank 5 warm. The warm water can clean the bottom plate 2 more effectively. Specifically, when using the oven, the heat in the inner cavity will continuously dissipate outward. The water in the original water tank 5 will absorb heat and the water temperature will rise, and the water tank 5 will keep it warm. The hot water has an evaporating and moistening effect on the bottom plate 2. Coupled with the remaining heat of the bottom plate 2 not dissipated and the pressure spraying of the nozzle 41, it is beneficial to clean the bottom plate, and the effect is more ideal.

[0046] When using the oven, the heat in the inner cavity will continuously dissipate outward. The water in the original water tank 5 will absorb heat and the water temperature will rise, and the water tank 5 will keep it warm. After baking, the user activates the cleaning function. At this time, the motor 31 rotates to drive the link mechanism 32 to move horizontally left and right. The horizontal movement of the link mechanism 32 left and right will drive the flap 21 to flip 180°. The original surface facing the inside of the accommodation cavity 100 will flip to the surface facing the water tank. The water pump 42 is started, and the bottom plate 2 is spray-cleaned through the nozzle 41 using the water that has been heated during the baking process in the water tank 5. The cleaned water will be discharged through the drain pipe 7.

[0047] Preferably, an inner container 8 is provided inside the box body 1, and an accommodation cavity 100 is formed inside the inner container 8. The bottom plate 2 is configured as the bottom wall of the inner container 8. Preferably, the front and back structures of each flap 21 are the same. Thus, when the bottom plate 2 is flipped, the accommodation cavity 100 will still remain airtight, and both sides can be used without having to flip it back after cleaning and then flip it again for cleaning after the clean side is used next time, thereby improving the convenience of use.

[0048] The above are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the inventive concept of the present invention, several deformations and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cleaning structure for a cooking appliance, characterized in that: include: A box body (1), the box body (1) having a receiving cavity (100) for receiving food; A bottom plate (2), the bottom plate (2) being arranged on the bottom of the accommodating cavity (100); A driving mechanism (3), the driving mechanism (3) being arranged on the box body (1) and connected to the bottom plate (2) and used for driving the bottom plate (2) to flip; and a cleaning mechanism (4), the cleaning mechanism (4) being arranged on the box body (1) and used for cleaning the bottom plate (2), the driving mechanism (3) comprising a motor (31) and a connecting rod mechanism (32), the motor (31) being connected to the bottom plate (2) via the connecting rod mechanism (32) to drive the bottom plate (2) to flip up and down, the connecting rod mechanism (32) comprising a lower horizontal rod (321) and a row rod (322) connected between the lower horizontal rod (321) and the end of the bottom plate (2), and a connecting rod (323) being arranged on one side of the lower horizontal rod (321) and used for connecting to the motor (31).

2. A cleaning structure for a cooking appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate (2) comprises a plurality of flaps (21) arranged side by side, the row rods (322) comprise a plurality of row rods (322), one end of the row rod (322) is rigidly connected to the lower horizontal rod (321), and the other end is rotatably connected to the corresponding end of the flap (21).

3. A cleaning structure for a cooking appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that: It also includes an upper connecting member (324), and a rotating shaft (22) penetrating the flip plate (21) is respectively provided in each of the flip plates (21), and one end of the rotating shaft (22) away from the row rod (322) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity (100), and the other end is rotatably connected to the upper connecting member (324), and the upper connecting member (324) is provided on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity (100).

4. A cleaning structure for a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A water tank (5) is arranged below the bottom plate (2), and the cleaning mechanism (4) comprises a plurality of nozzles (41) arranged inside the water tank (5), and the nozzles of the nozzles (41) are directed upwards to clean the bottom plate (2).

5. The cleaning structure of a cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (4) comprises a water pump (42) arranged outside the water tank (5); a water inlet of the water pump (42) is connected to a water inlet pipe (6); and a water outlet of the water pump (42) is in communication with the water tank (5).

6. The cleaning structure of a cooking appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: A drainage pipe (7) is connected to the drainage outlet of the water tank (5).

7. The cleaning structure of a cooking appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water tank (5) is made of heat-insulating material.

8. A cleaning structure for a cooking appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: An inner liner (8) is arranged inside the box body (1), the accommodating cavity (100) is formed inside the inner liner (8), and the bottom plate (2) is configured as the bottom wall of the inner liner (8).

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