Modular detachable air fryer

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and provides a modular and detachable air fryer, which comprises a pot body, an inner pot assembly, a frying basket, a reflecting cover, a heating element, a fan blade, a driving module and a conductive assembly; further comprising a clamping mechanism; the heating element is installed on the reflecting cover, the fan blade is rotationally connected to the reflecting cover, and the heating element, the fan blade and the reflecting cover form a modular component; the modular component is detachably installed in the inner cavity of the inner pot assembly through the clamping mechanism; in the installed state of the modular component, the heating element is electrically connected with the conductive assembly, and the fan blade is connected with the power transmission part of the driving module. The heating element and the fan blade are arranged as a modular whole, which is convenient for users to disassemble, so as to facilitate cleaning of the disassembled heating element and fan blade and improve user experience.

Description

A modular, detachable air fryer Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of home appliance technology, specifically relating to a modular and detachable air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] An air fryer is a household appliance that uses high-temperature air to heat food. While heating food, it also removes surface moisture, achieving effects such as "frying" and "grilling." It is convenient to use and can reduce the amount of oil in food. However, with prolonged use, the heating element and fan blades inside the air fryer can accumulate a large amount of grease and other impurities. If not cleaned properly, this can lead to flavor transfer issues when cooking food in the air fryer, affecting the taste. In severe cases, it can even produce carcinogenic substances harmful to the human body during the heating process, impacting the user's health.

[0003] Therefore, thoroughly cleaning the heating element and fan in an air fryer is particularly important. In some existing air fryers, the motor is directly connected to the fan blades, meaning the fan blades cannot be disassembled separately; only the heating element can be removed for cleaning. This presents the following problems: firstly, the entire disassembly process of the heating element is very cumbersome and inconvenient for users; secondly, because the fan blades are located inside the confined space of the fryer, it is difficult for users to clean oil and other impurities from the fan blades. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a modular and detachable air fryer, which sets the heating element and fan blades as a modular whole, making it convenient for users to disassemble and assemble, thereby facilitating the cleaning of the disassembled modular heating element and fan blades and improving the user experience.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0006] A modular and detachable air fryer includes a pot body, an inner pot assembly, a frying basket, a reflector, a heating element, fan blades, a drive module for driving the fan blades, and a conductive component for energizing the heating element to generate heat; the heating element is located in front of the fan blades along the airflow direction in the inner pot assembly.

[0007] It also includes positioning mechanisms;

[0008] The heating element is mounted on the reflector, and the fan blade is rotatably connected to the reflector. The heating element, the fan blade, and the reflector form a modular component. The modular component is detachably mounted in the inner cavity of the inner pot assembly through the locking mechanism. The modular component can be locked or released by operating the locking mechanism to achieve the assembly and disassembly of the modular component.

[0009] The modular component is in the installed state, the heating element is electrically connected to the conductive component, and the fan blade is connected to the power transmission component of the drive module.

[0010] Preferably, the fan blade is provided with a rotating shaft, one end of which is connected to the axis of the fan blade, and the other end of which extends toward the reflector; the axis of the reflector is provided with a first through hole, and the rotating shaft passes through the first through hole and is connected to the power output component of the drive module through a connector.

[0011] Preferably, the connector includes a first connector and a second connector; the first connector is connected to the power output component of the drive module, and the second connector is connected to the portion of the rotating shaft extending outside the reflector; the first connector is provided with an assembly groove, and the assembly groove is configured to match the shape of the second connector.

[0012] Preferably, the two electrode pins of the heating element are located on a straight line passing through the center of the heating element, and the two electrode pins are located on both sides of the center of the heating element; the two electrode pins extend vertically through the reflector and are connected to the conductive component.

[0013] Preferably, each of the two electrode needles is provided with a flange; the reflector and the two electrode needles are provided with a second through hole at the corresponding positions, and the two electrode needles extend outward after passing through the second through hole and are assembled in the conductive component; the flange is located inside the reflector, and the flange is connected to the reflector to fix the heating element to the reflector.

[0014] Preferably, the reflector is further provided with a fixing frame, which is located between the heating element and the fan blade. Both sides of the fixing frame are connected to the side wall of the reflector. The fixing frame is provided with a plurality of fixing slots, and the heating tube of the heating element is disposed in the fixing slots.

[0015] Preferably, the reflector has at least two positioning holes on the side near the drive module; the inner pot assembly has positioning blocks at the corresponding positions of the positioning holes; when the modular component is installed in the inner pot assembly, the positioning blocks are inserted into the positioning holes.

[0016] Preferably, the side wall of the reflector is provided with at least two fixing buckles; at least two locking mechanisms are provided, and each locking mechanism is corresponding to each fixing buckle.

[0017] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a housing, a movable hook for securing the fixing buckle, and an elastic element; the housing is installed outside the inner pot assembly, and the housing has an opening on one side facing the inner pot assembly; one end of the movable hook is rotatably connected to the housing, and the other end of the movable hook has an open hook for engaging with the fixing buckle, the open hook passing through the inner pot assembly and extending into the interior of the inner pot assembly; the elastic element is disposed between the movable hook and the housing, and when the modular component is in the installed state, the open hook of the movable hook supports the fixing buckle under the elastic force of the elastic element to lock the reflector.

[0018] Preferably, the locking mechanism further includes a lever, one end of which is connected to the movable hook, and the other end of which extends into the interior of the inner pot assembly.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0020] This invention mounts both the heating element and the fan blades on a reflector, making the heating element, fan blades, and reflector a modular component. At the same time, the use of a locking mechanism enables the modular component to be detachable, allowing users to quickly assemble and disassemble the modular component. Furthermore, the heating element and fan blades can be disassembled in a single operation, making the operation simple and convenient.

[0021] Once the modular components are disassembled, the heating element and fan blades can be cleaned thoroughly, ensuring that oil and other impurities are completely removed and reducing the difficulty of cleaning. Specifically, this invention designs the heating element, fan blades, and reflector as a single unit, providing favorable conditions for effective cleaning; for example, users can place the modular components directly into a dishwasher, rinse them directly with a high-pressure water gun or faucet, or soak them in a basin before rinsing.

[0022] Furthermore, when the user disassembles the modular components and frying basket, a large area of ​​the inner pot assembly is emptied, making it easier for the user to clean the inside of the inner pot assembly. This reduces the difficulty of cleaning the inner pot assembly and also makes it easier for the user to clean the internal stains after using the air fryer. This helps to avoid cross-contamination of flavors during later use, reduces the possibility of generating harmful substances, and improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 is a first-view cross-sectional view of the modular detachable air fryer of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 is a second-view cross-sectional view of the modular detachable air fryer of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 is a second-view cross-sectional view of the modular detachable air fryer of the present invention (the arrows in the figure indicate the direction of airflow).

[0027] Figure 4 is a first-view stereoscopic view of the reflector.

[0028] Figure 5 is a second-view stereoscopic view of the reflector.

[0029] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the modular components.

[0030] Figure 7 is an exploded view of the modular components.

[0031] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the modular component.

[0032] Figure 9 is a 3D view of the base mesh.

[0033] Figure 10 is a three-dimensional view of the inner pot.

[0034] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the locking mechanism and the fixing buckle of the reflector.

[0035] Figure 12 is a three-dimensional view of the locking mechanism.

[0036] in:

[0037] 1-Top cover, 2-Bottom shell, 3-Drive module, 4-Heat-insulated top cover, 5-Inner pot, 6-Reflector, 7-Fan blade, 8-Heating element, 9-Frying basket, 10-Basket body, 11-Bottom mesh, 12-Air guide plate, 13-Boss, 14-First gap, 15-First annular cavity, 16-Second gap, 17-Second annular cavity, 18-Wind baffle, 19-Top plate, 20-Air guide groove, 21-Separating wind baffle strip, 22-Conductive component, 23-Fixing buckle, 24-Electrode needle, 2 5-Box body, 26-Modible hook, 27-Opening hook, 28-Elastic element, 29-Pulley, 30-Operating part, 31-Fixing part, 32-Positioning hole, 33-Positioning block, 34-Mounting bracket, 35-Second connector, 36-Flange, 37-Waterproof silicone, 38-Fixing bracket, 39-Fan blade, 40-Shaft, 41-Second mounting hole, 42-First through hole, 43-Second through hole, 44-First mounting hole, 45-First connector, 46-Intermediate connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention; the described embodiments are merely some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0039] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the description of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0040] Example 1

[0041] Referring to Figures 1-12, this embodiment discloses a modular and detachable air fryer, specifically a top-exhaust air fryer, including a pot body, an inner pot assembly, a frying basket 9, a reflector 6, a heating element 8, a fan blade 7, a drive module 3 for driving the fan blade 7, and a conductive component 22 for energizing the heating element 8 to generate heat; the reflector 6, heating element 8, and fan blade 7 are all located above the frying basket 9. In this embodiment, along the airflow direction in the inner pot assembly, the heating element 8 is located in front of the fan blade 7, that is, below the fan blade 7; of course, the heating element 8 and fan blade 7 can also adopt other layouts, such as the fan blade 7 being disposed inside the heating element 8, and the heating element 8 surrounding the outside of the fan blade 7.

[0042] The pot body includes an upper cover 1 and a bottom shell 2; the inner pot assembly is disposed inside the pot body, and the inner pot assembly includes a heat-insulating upper cover 4 and an inner pot 5. The heat-insulating upper cover 4 is disposed on top of the inner pot 5. When the two are closed, they form a cavity that accommodates the frying basket 9, the reflector 6, the heating element 8, and the fan blades 7, as well as a cavity for air circulation. In this embodiment, the reflector 6 includes a top plate 19 and a wind deflector 18. The upper end of the wind deflector 18 is connected to the top plate 19, and the lower end of the wind deflector 18 extends toward the heating element 8. For specific embodiments of the pot body, inner pot assembly, drive module 3, and conductive component 22, please refer to existing air fryers.

[0043] In this embodiment, the heating element 8, the fan blade 7, and the reflector 6 are installed together to form a modular component.

[0044] Specifically, the heating element 8 is mounted on the reflector 6, and the two electrode pins 24 of the heating element 8 extend upward after passing through the top plate 19 of the reflector 6, corresponding to the conductive component 22. The two electrode pins 24 of the heating element 8 are located on a straight line passing through the center of the heating element 8, and the two electrode pins 24 are located on both sides of the center of the heating element 8; the two electrode pins 24 extend vertically.

[0045] To facilitate the connection and fixation of the heating element 8 and the reflector 6, flanges 36 are provided on both electrode pins 24; the top plate 19 of the reflector 6 and the corresponding positions of the two electrode pins 24 are provided with second through holes 43, and the two electrode pins 24 extend outward after passing through the second through holes 43 and are assembled in the conductive component 22; the flanges 36 are located inside the reflector 6, and the flanges 36 are connected to the reflector 6 to fix the heating element 8 and the reflector 6.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the electrode needles 24 are inserted into the flange 36, and the flange 36 is provided with a first mounting hole 44; the reflector 6 is provided with a mounting bracket 34 on its exterior, and the mounting bracket 34 is provided with a second mounting hole 41 that matches the first mounting hole 44 on the flange 36. The first mounting hole 44 and the second mounting hole 41 are connected by screws to realize the installation and fixation of the mounting bracket 34, the reflector 6 and the flange 36, thereby realizing the fixation of the heating element 8 and the reflector 6. Preferably, the mounting bracket 34 is provided with a fixing frame, which is arranged in the shape of a "U". The second mounting hole 41 is located in the fixing frame; both electrode needles 24 are provided with waterproof silicone 37, which is arranged in the shape of a frustum cone and abuts against the second mounting hole 41; after the two electrode needles 24 pass through the second through hole 43 and the fixing hole, they are connected to the conductive component 22 to realize the power supply of the heating element 8.

[0047] Preferably, a fixing frame 38 is also provided inside the reflector 6. The fixing frame 38 is located between the heating element 8 and the fan blade 7. Both sides of the fixing frame 38 are connected to the wind deflector 18 of the reflector 6 by screws. The fixing frame 38 is provided with several fixing slots, and the heating tube of the heating element 8 is set in the fixing slots. In this embodiment, the fixing frame 38 is rod-shaped and is connected across the center of the heating element 8 in the reflector 6. The fixing frame 38 further improves the stability of the connection between the heating element 8 and the reflector 6, so that the reliability between the heating element 8 and the reflector 6 can be maintained during disassembly, installation, and cleaning. This is beneficial for the heating element 8, the fan blade 7, and the reflector 6 to form a modular whole, which is convenient for disassembly, installation, and cleaning, and maintains positional accuracy. In addition, in this embodiment, the user does not need to disassemble the fan blade 7 separately for cleaning and reinstallation, which would lead to a failure to guarantee the installation accuracy of the fan blade 7 and the rotating shaft 40. This avoids the possibility of noise and other adverse effects after the fan blade 7 is reinstalled separately.

[0048] In this embodiment, the fan blade 7 is rotatably connected to the reflector 6, located between the heating element 8 and the top plate 19 of the reflector 6. The rotating shaft 40 of the fan blade 7 passes through the top plate 19 of the reflector 6 and is detachably connected to the drive module 3 via a connector. Specifically, one end of the rotating shaft 40 is connected to the axis of the fan blade 7, and the other end of the rotating shaft 40 extends towards one side of the reflector 6. A first through hole 42 is provided at the center of the axis of the reflector 6, and the rotating shaft 40 passes through the first through hole 42 and is connected to the connector. In this embodiment, the fan blade 7 includes a middle connecting part 46 and multiple fan blades 39. The rotating shaft 40 is connected to the middle connecting part 46, and the multiple fan blades 39 are arranged in a circular array with the center of the middle connecting part 46 as the center. For specific implementation of the fan blades 39 in this embodiment, please refer to the prior art. In order to improve the fit and stability between the rotating shaft 40 and the first through hole 42 on the reflector 6, a copper sleeve is provided at the first through hole 42, and the rotating shaft 40 passes through the copper sleeve.

[0049] Furthermore, the connectors include a first connector 45 and a second connector 35; the first connector 45 is connected to the power output component of the drive module 3, and the second connector 35 is connected to the portion of the rotating shaft 40 extending outside the reflector 6; the first connector 45 is provided with an assembly groove, which is matched with the shape of the second connector 35. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second connector 35 includes an intermediate connecting cylinder and multiple locking blocks disposed on the outer wall of the intermediate connecting cylinder. In this embodiment, four locking blocks are provided, but two, three, or other quantities can also be used; by setting such a second connector 35, the connecting cylinder and the rotating shaft 40 are connected in cooperation, and the cooperation between the locking blocks and the assembly groove facilitates the power output component of the drive module 3 to drive the rotating shaft 40 to rotate, thereby driving the fan blade 7 to rotate. The setting of the locking blocks also effectively prevents the first connector 45 and the second connector 35 from slipping, and has good reliability. Preferably, the through hole in the middle of the intermediate connecting cylinder can be set as a threaded hole, and an external thread can be provided at the connection between the rotating shaft 40 and the intermediate connecting cylinder, so that the second connector 35 and the fan blade 7 rotating shaft 40 can be assembled by screwing, which is convenient for installation. Furthermore, the second connector 35 is larger than the first through hole 42 on the reflector 6, and the rotating shaft 40 is provided with an anti-drop ring, which helps to ensure the installation reliability of the fan blade 7 and the reflector 6 and prevents them from loosening and falling off. In addition, the first connector 45 and the second connector 35 in this embodiment are flexibly connected, which can be referred to in the prior art for the detachable connection between rotating parts and driving parts. The use of a flexible connection can effectively reduce noise and make the operation of the fan blade 7 more stable and smooth.

[0050] By installing and connecting the heating element 8 and the fan blade 7 onto the reflector 6 in the above manner, the heating element 8, the fan blade 7, and the reflector 6 form a modular component, which makes it convenient for users to disassemble the heating element 8 and the fan blade 7 together, providing convenient conditions for cleaning the heating element 8 and the fan blade 7.

[0051] In this embodiment, to facilitate manual disassembly of the modular components, the reflector 6 is detachably installed in the inner cavity of the inner pot assembly via a locking mechanism; the user can lock or release the reflector 6 by operating the locking mechanism to achieve the disassembly and assembly of the modular components.

[0052] Specifically, the side wall of the reflector 6 is provided with two fixing buckles 23, which are located on two opposite sides of the wind deflector 18 of the reflector 6. Simultaneously, to correspond and cooperate with the fixing buckles 23 on the reflector 6, two locking mechanisms are also provided in this embodiment, each corresponding to one of the fixing buckles 23. Preferably, in this embodiment, the fixing buckles 23 extend to both sides and form a closed annular structure with the outer wall of the reflector 6, so that the locking mechanisms can limit and lock them in place.

[0053] The locking mechanism in this embodiment includes a housing 25, a movable hook 26 for securing the fixing buckle 23, and an elastic element 28. The housing 25 is installed outside the inner pot assembly, with an opening on one side facing the inner pot assembly. One end of the movable hook 26 is rotatably connected to the housing 25, and the other end of the movable hook 26 has an open hook 27 for engaging with the fixing buckle 23. The open hook 27 passes through the inner pot assembly and extends into its interior. The elastic element 28 is disposed between the movable hook 26 and the housing 25. When the reflector 6 is in the installed state, the open hook 27 of the movable hook 26 supports the fixing buckle 23 under the elastic force of the elastic element 28 to lock the reflector 6. In this embodiment, to improve the locking stability of the fixing buckle 23 on the reflector 6, each locking mechanism has two movable hooks 26, which are arranged opposite each other. Therefore, each fixing buckle 23 corresponds to the open hooks 27 of the two movable hooks 26. The elastic element 28 in this embodiment is a spring.

[0054] Furthermore, the locking mechanism also includes a lever 29, one end of which is connected to the movable hook 26, and the other end of which extends into the interior of the inner pot assembly. Specifically, in this embodiment, the lever 29 is connected between the two movable hooks 26, and one end of the elastic element 28 abuts against the lever 29. The end of the lever 29 located inside the inner pot assembly is the operating part 30. After the user removes the frying basket 9, they can manually move or pry the operating part 30 of the lever 29, causing the lever 29 and the two movable hooks 26 to rotate toward the side that compresses the elastic element 28. This causes the opening hook 27 on the movable hook 26 to gradually leave the fixing buckle 23 on the reflector 6, and pushes the reflector 6 out, thereby realizing the disassembly of the modular component. After disassembly, under the elastic force of the elastic element 28, the movable hooks 26 and the lever 29 rotate in opposite directions to achieve automatic reset. When it is necessary to install modular components, the user uses the cooperation between the electrode needle 24 and the conductive component 22, and the cooperation between the positioning hole 32 and the positioning block 33 to determine the installation position of the modular component. Then, the user manually turns the lever 29 to rotate the lever 29 and the movable hook 26 away from the inner pot component. At the same time, the user slightly pushes the modular component to make the fixing buckle 23 on the reflector 6 cooperate with the opening hook 27. Then, the user releases the lever 29. Under the elastic force of the elastic element 28, the opening hook 27 re-hooks and locks the fixing buckle 23 on the reflector 6, thus completing the installation of the modular component.

[0055] Alternatively, other existing technologies such as detachable structures, snap-fit ​​structures, and plug-in structures can also be used to achieve the detachability of modular components. The detachable method of the modular components in this embodiment is not limited to the aforementioned locking mechanism and fixing buckle 23.

[0056] Furthermore, the top plate 19 of the reflector 6 is provided with two positioning holes 32; the inner pot assembly is provided with positioning blocks 33 corresponding to the two positioning holes 32; when the modular component is installed in the inner pot assembly, the positioning blocks 33 are inserted into the positioning holes 32. Preferably, in this embodiment, the reflector 6 is provided with two fixing members 31, which are fixed to the reflector 6 by screws, and the line connecting the two fixing members 31 is perpendicular to the line connecting the two electrode pins 24, and both are located in the middle of the edge of the reflector 6; furthermore, the positioning holes 32 are through holes and are provided on the fixing members 31. The positioning holes 32 and the positioning blocks 33 facilitate the positioning of the reflector 6 (modular component) during installation. At the same time, combined with the cooperation of the two electrode pins 24 and the conductive component 22, it is equivalent to having four positioning points, which makes it convenient for users to quickly and accurately find the installation position of the reflector 6 and improve the installation accuracy of the reflector 6.

[0057] Referring to Figures 1-10, in order to ensure that the high-temperature air can make uniform contact with the food in the frying basket 9 and improve the cooking effect, this embodiment also provides an air guiding structure to form a spiral airflow in the frying basket 9. Specifically, the top plate 19 of the reflector 6 is provided with multiple air guiding slots 20, which are arranged in a circular array with the center of the reflector 6 as the center; each air guiding slot 20 is provided with an air guiding plate 12, one side of which is connected to one side of the air guiding slot 20, and the other side of which is inclined downward. All the air guiding plates 12 in the air guiding slots 20 are inclined in the same direction of rotation to make the air rotate and flow downward in the same direction.

[0058] Furthermore, the top of the reflector 6 is rectangular. Multiple air guide channels 20 are divided into four groups, each group corresponding to a side edge of the top of the reflector 6, and a partition strip 21 is provided between adjacent groups of air guide channels 20. In this embodiment, there are four partition strips 21, arranged in pairs opposite each other, forming a cross shape, dividing the top of the reflector 6 into four parts, each corresponding to a group of air guide channels 20, and each group of air guide channels 20 has three air guide channels 20. The partition strips 21 help to seal the positions between each group of air guide channels 20, preventing air from passing between two groups of air guide channels 20 and affecting the formation of the cyclone; at the same time, dividing the air guide channels 20 into four groups allows for the formation of locally inclined airflow, which then merges to form a cyclone after passing through the reflector 6, thus improving the formation effect of the spiral airflow.

[0059] Furthermore, multiple air guide slots 20 are arranged in a fan-like shape along the direction from the top center of the reflector 6 to the top side of the reflector 6. Specifically, in this embodiment, the air guide slots 20 are all fan-like or triangular in shape, as shown in Figures 4-7. Furthermore, in each air guide slot 20, the end closer to the top center of the reflector 6 is smaller, and the end farther from the top center of the reflector 6 is larger. In this way, when the air circulating from bottom to top re-enters the heating cavity formed by the reflector 6 and the frying basket 9, guided by the air guide slots 20, the air further out (away from the top center of the reflector 6) is more easily introduced, and the air intake volume is greater at the outermost position of the air guide slot 20. This makes it easier to form a spiral airflow in the heating cavity formed by the reflector 6 and the frying basket 9, ensuring that the sides and bottom of the food in the frying basket 9 are heated evenly, thus improving the "frying" effect. The width of the air guide plate 12 corresponds to the width of the air guide groove 20. Along the direction from the top center of the reflector 6 to the top side of the reflector 6, the width of the air guide plate 12 gradually increases. By setting the width and shape of the air guide plate 12 to correspond to the air guide groove 20, the air can be guided effectively to form a cyclone airflow.

[0060] The wind deflector 6 has a sealed wind deflector 18. The wind deflector 18 has a guiding and wind-gathering function. After the air passes through the air guide groove 20 and the air guide plate 12 to form a cyclone effect, the wind deflector 18 helps to maintain the cyclone posture and flow downward, thereby ensuring that the spiral high-temperature airflow is always maintained in the heating cavity surrounded by the reflector 6 and the frying basket 9.

[0061] The frying basket 9 in this embodiment includes a basket body 10 and a bottom mesh 11, with the bottom mesh 11 disposed at the bottom of the basket body 10. The through holes on the bottom mesh 11 form an air outlet for airflow circulation. The sides of the basket body 10 are closed. Making the sides of the basket body 10 closed facilitates the formation of an air circulation channel between it and the inner wall of the inner pot 5. It also helps to isolate the air between the frying basket 9 and the inner pot 5, preventing airflow from entering the frying basket 9 during circulation and affecting the cyclone heating. Furthermore, it allows the airflow to circulate along a designated path, increasing the hot air circulation speed.

[0062] In this embodiment, the bottom mesh 11 protrudes upwards in the middle. Simultaneously, a boss 13 is provided in the center of the bottom of the inner pot 5, corresponding to the middle of the bottom mesh 11. Further, in this embodiment, the boss 13 is shaped like a frustum of a cone, and its four sides are spirally arranged in the same direction, the spiral direction being the same as the spiral direction of the air guide groove 20 and air guide plate 12 on the reflector 6. The spiral airflow passes through the frying basket 9, flows out from the bottom of the basket 9, and is guided by the spiral of the boss 13, discharging towards the periphery of the inner pot 5. It then flows upwards along the channel between the inner pot 5 and the frying basket 9, re-enters the heating cavity formed by the reflector 6 and the frying basket 9, forming a circulating flow of hot air. A protrusion 13 is provided at the bottom of the inner cavity of the inner pot 5 so that the hot air flowing out after passing through the frying basket 9 can be discharged in a spiral shape as much as possible along its own rotation direction, and can avoid vertically hitting the bottom of the inner pot 5 from top to bottom. This helps to keep the airflow rotating and circulating, and also prevents it from directly hitting the bottom of the inner pot 5 and rebounding into the frying basket 9.

[0063] The working principle of the spiral airflow heating food in this embodiment of the air fryer is as follows:

[0064] The drive module 3 drives the fan blades 7 to rotate, and the heating element 8 heats up under the action of the conductive component 22 and the power supply module of the air fryer. When the fan blades 7 are rotating, the air above the reflector 6 passes through the air guide groove 20 and the air guide plate 12 of the reflector 6 to form a spiral airflow into the heating cavity formed by the reflector 6 and the frying basket 9, and forms a high-temperature spiral airflow under the heating action of the heating element 8; this high-temperature spiral airflow blows from top to bottom in a spiral manner towards the food in the frying basket 9, making full and uniform contact with the surface of the food, so that the food can be heated evenly, achieving the "frying" effect. After passing through the bottom mesh 11 of the frying basket 9, the spiral airflow is dispersed in all directions under the guidance of the boss 13, and then passes through the air guide groove 20 of the reflector 6 in sequence along the first gap 14, the first annular cavity 15, the second annular cavity 17 and the second gap 16, and then re-enters the heating cavity formed by the reflector 6 and the frying basket 9, realizing the circulation of high-temperature airflow and continuously heating the food evenly.

[0065] Example 2

[0066] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that:

[0067] The modular and detachable air fryer in this embodiment is a bottom-venting air fryer, meaning that the modular components are located below the frying basket 9.

[0068] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A modular and detachable air fryer, comprising a pot body, an inner pot assembly, a frying basket, a reflector, a heating element, fan blades, a drive module for driving the fan blades, and a conductive component for energizing the heating element to generate heat; characterized in that, It also includes a locking mechanism; the heating element is mounted on the reflector, the fan blade is rotatably connected to the reflector, and the heating element, the fan blade, and the reflector form a modular component; the modular component is detachably installed in the inner cavity of the inner pot assembly through the locking mechanism, and the modular component can be locked or released by operating the locking mechanism to achieve the assembly and disassembly of the modular component; when the modular component is in the installed state, the heating element is electrically connected to the conductive component, and the fan blade is connected to the power transmission component of the drive module; the side wall of the reflector is provided with at least two fixing buckles; at least two locking mechanisms are provided, and each locking mechanism is correspondingly set with each fixing buckle; the locking mechanism includes a box. The device comprises a body, a movable hook for securing the fixing buckle, and an elastic element; the body is installed outside the inner pot assembly, and the body has an opening on one side facing the inner pot assembly; one end of the movable hook is rotatably connected to the body, and the other end of the movable hook has an open hook for engaging with the fixing buckle, the open hook passing through the inner pot assembly and extending into the interior of the inner pot assembly; the elastic element is disposed between the movable hook and the body, and when the modular component is in the installed state, the open hook of the movable hook supports the fixing buckle under the elastic force of the elastic element to lock the reflector; the locking mechanism also includes a lever, one end of which is connected to the movable hook, and the other end of which extends into the interior of the inner pot assembly.

2. The modular, detachable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan blade is provided with a rotating shaft, one end of which is connected to the axis of the fan blade, and the other end of which extends toward the reflector. The axis of the reflector is provided with a first through hole, and the rotating shaft passes through the first through hole and is connected to the power output component of the drive module through a connector.

3. The modular, detachable air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connector includes a first connector and a second connector; the first connector is connected to the power output component of the drive module, and the second connector is connected to the portion of the rotating shaft that extends out of the reflector; the first connector is provided with an assembly groove, and the assembly groove is configured to match the shape of the second connector.

4. The modular, detachable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two electrode pins of the heating element are located on a straight line passing through the center of the heating element, and the two electrode pins are located on both sides of the center of the heating element; the two electrode pins extend vertically through the reflector and are connected to the conductive component.

5. The modular, detachable air fryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, Both electrode needles are provided with flanges; the reflector and the two electrode needles are provided with second through holes at corresponding positions, and the two electrode needles extend outward after passing through the second through holes and are assembled in the conductive assembly; the flange is located inside the reflector, and the flange is connected to the reflector to fix the heating element to the reflector.

6. The modular detachable air fryer according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The reflector is also equipped with a fixing frame, which is located between the heating element and the fan blade. Both sides of the fixing frame are connected to the side wall of the reflector. The fixing frame is provided with several fixing slots, and the heating tube of the heating element is disposed in the fixing slots.

7. The modular detachable air fryer according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The reflector has at least two positioning holes on the side near the drive module; the inner pot assembly has positioning blocks at the corresponding positions of the positioning holes; when the modular component is installed in the inner pot assembly, the positioning blocks are inserted into the positioning holes.

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