Frying and baking cooking equipment convenient to use and control method

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, in particular to convenient-to-use cooking equipment for frying and baking, which comprises a machine body and a heating device positioned in the machine body and used for frying and baking food, and the top of the machine body is provided with a concave shaping cavity and a profiling assembly matched with the shaping cavity to shape tinfoil; the cutting piece is arranged between the shaping cavity and the profiling assembly, the tinfoil is placed in the shaping cavity, the profiling assembly is placed on the tinfoil, the shaping cavity and the profiling assembly are matched to press and mold the tinfoil, and meanwhile the cutting piece cuts off the tinfoil. Through cooperation of the shaping cavity and the profiling assembly, the placed tinfoil can be pressed into preset shapes such as a tray with a vertical edge and a bowl, the generated tinfoil container is standard in shape and firm in structure, no additional treatment is needed, the tedious and unreliable manual folding and shaping process is completely omitted, and the preparation time before cooking is greatly shortened.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, and in particular to a convenient cooking device for frying and grilling and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Grilling and frying equipment such as ovens, toaster ovens, air fryers, and air ovens are all common cooking equipment in our lives. They mainly heat food directly through a heat source, or indirectly heat food through a hot air flow heated by a heat source, thereby cooking the food. When these devices are in use, tinfoil is usually used to wrap the food. This allows for more uniform heating, rapid heating, and avoids the situation where some parts are burnt and some parts are undercooked. It also prevents sauces on the food or grease generated by the heating of the food from dripping onto the cooking utensils, making it difficult to clean the cooking utensils. However, in general, the tinfoil is stored in a cupboard, and people need to obtain it in advance from the space outside the air fryer when using it, which makes it troublesome and inconvenient to use.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the existing patent No. CN220308995U discloses a cooking device, including a body, a storage portion and a cutting portion are provided on the body, and a storage space for placing tinfoil and a through hole for extracting the tinfoil are provided in the storage portion; by providing the storage portion and the storage space for placing tinfoil, people can more conveniently take and use the tinfoil when using the utility model; the provision of the through hole enables the tinfoil in the storage space to be stably taken out from the through hole; the cutting portion includes a movable cutting piece, and the extraction path of the tinfoil intersects with the movable path of the cutting piece; the part of the tinfoil taken out from the through hole is cut by the movable cutting piece, and the cutting process does not require the use of other tools; making the cutting and use of the tinfoil more convenient and convenient.

[0004] The above solution integrates tinfoil storage space and cutting mechanism into the cooking equipment, so that users can easily extract and cut flat tinfoil sheets from the equipment. However, when processing liquid foods (such as drunken shrimps, seafood porridge and other soupy dishes, and grilled eggplant with garlic sauce and other sauce-containing dishes), ingredients with strong oil secretion (such as pork belly), and small and easily scattered foods (such as popcorn chicken, peas, corn kernels, etc.), users often need to fold the sides of the tinfoil upward to form a tinfoil container. The tinfoil container can effectively hold juice and oil, preventing them from falling directly to the bottom of the inner pot of the equipment or the oil tray. It can also prevent small ingredients from falling through the gaps in the grill, or powdered coatings from being scattered by strong hot air.

[0005] The sheet tinfoil cut by the above solution cannot be directly adapted to cooking equipment. Users need to manually fold and shape it into the required container before placing it in the cooking equipment. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive during the cooking preparation stage. In addition, the edges and corners of the manually folded tinfoil containers are often loose, and the height of the vertical edges is inconsistent. They are easily deformed, collapsed, or spread out during movement or cooking, resulting in juice leakage or food scattering, which fails to achieve the desired effect and increases the difficulty of cleaning. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to effectively solve the above problems, the present application provides a convenient cooking device for frying and grilling and a control method.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides a convenient cooking device for frying and grilling, which adopts the following technical solution: A convenient cooking device for frying and grilling comprises a body and a heating device located inside the body for frying and grilling food. The top of the body is provided with a concave shaping cavity and a pressing assembly that cooperates with the shaping cavity to shape tinfoil. The body also comprises a cutting piece arranged between the shaping cavity and the pressing assembly. The tinfoil is placed in the shaping cavity, and the pressing assembly is placed on the tinfoil. The shaping cavity and the pressing assembly cooperate to press the tinfoil into shape, and the cutting piece cuts the tinfoil at the same time.

[0008] Optionally, the profiling assembly includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the machine body and a profiling convex plate fixedly arranged on the cover plate, and the profiling convex plate is adapted to the molding cavity; or, the profiling assembly includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the machine body and a profiling convex plate detachably arranged on the cover plate, and a molding mold adapted to the profiling convex plate is provided in the molding cavity.

[0009] Optionally, the cutting piece includes a cutting knife located on the cover plate, and the cutting knife is arranged along the length direction of the embossed convex plate; or, the cutting piece includes a cutting knife and a slider connected to the cutting knife, and the cover plate is provided with a sliding groove for the sliding slider.

[0010] Optionally, a heating plate is also included at the bottom of the molding cavity or on the molding component.

[0011] Optionally, a storage cavity for placing tinfoil is further provided on the top of the body, and the extraction path of the tinfoil intersects with the setting direction of the cutting piece.

[0012] Optionally, a rotating member for sleeved tinfoil roll is provided in the storage cavity, and the length direction of the rotating member corresponds to the sliding direction of the cutting member.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present application provides a method for controlling a convenient frying and grilling cooking device, which adopts the following technical solution: A method for controlling a convenient cooking device for frying and grilling, wherein the cooking device includes at least a first operating mode and a second operating mode, and the control method includes: In the first working mode, the tin foil is placed in the molding cavity, the pressing component is placed on the tin foil, the molding cavity and the pressing component cooperate to press the tin foil into shape, and the cutting piece cuts the tin foil at the same time; In the second working mode, after the heating plate is turned on and heated to the first set temperature, the tinfoil is placed in the molding cavity, the pressing assembly is placed on the tinfoil, and the tinfoil is adhered to the molding cavity in the heated state to be shaped into a tinfoil container; or, In the second working mode, the tin foil is placed in the molding cavity, and the pressing component is placed on the tin foil. The tin foil is pressed into shape in cooperation with the molding cavity and the pressing component. At the same time, the heating plate is started and heated to the first set temperature to complete the heating and shaping of the tin foil container.

[0014] Optionally, the cooking device further includes at least a third operating mode, and the control method further includes: In the third working mode, the cover is opened relative to the body, the food to be thawed or kept warm is placed in the fixed cavity position, and the heating plate is started to heat to the second set temperature, and the heating plate is maintained working for the set time to complete the thawing or keeping warm of the food.

[0015] Optional, including: In the cooking preparation stage, the third working mode is started when it is detected that the cover is in the open state and food is placed in the shaping cavity.

[0016] Optionally, the cooking device includes a cold air chamber provided on the top of the body, a second fan located in the cold air chamber, and a motor for driving the second fan to rotate; the control method further includes: In the second working mode, after the tinfoil container is heated and shaped, the heating plate is automatically turned off, and the motor is controlled to drive the second fan to rotate, thereby cooling the top of the body and shaping the tinfoil container.

[0017] In summary, this application has at least the following beneficial effects: 1. Through the cooperation of the molding cavity and the pressing component, the inserted tinfoil can be pressed into a preset shape, such as a shallow plate with upright edges, a bowl, etc. The generated tinfoil container has a standard shape and a solid structure. It does not require any additional processing, completely eliminating the tedious and unreliable manual folding and shaping process, and greatly shortening the preparation time before cooking.

[0018] By utilizing the precise shape of the molding cavity and the pressing component, the pressure applied by the pressing component causes the tinfoil to undergo plastic deformation at the crease, ensuring that the tinfoil container at the pressed portion has a uniform vertical edge height, clear folded corners, and a flat bottom, forming a structure that is more rigid and less prone to rebound. In addition, the cutting piece moves instantly during or after pressing, ensuring that the cutting edge is located near the pressing area, making the edge neater and firmer, reducing the risk of leakage due to edge burrs or tears, and preventing the risk of accidental spillage of hot oil, soup, or ingredients during placement, removal, or cooking, thereby improving operational safety.

[0019] The molded tinfoil container serves as a reliable lining, completely trapping juices, grease, sauces and small food residues, greatly reducing the chances of these substances directly contacting and contaminating the bottom of the cooking equipment's inner pot, grill or grease tray. Cleaning work is mainly focused on removing and discarding the used tinfoil container, and the cleaning requirements and workload of the equipment's inner cavity are greatly reduced. Only a simple wipe is required, preventing sugary sauces or caramelized grease from directly adhering to the high-temperature inner pot to form stubborn stains that are difficult to remove.

[0020] In addition, the standardized tinfoil container shape helps to distribute and reflect heat more evenly within the food and container, which can improve the cooking effect of the food.

[0021] 2. The profiling assembly includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the machine body and a profiling convex plate fixed to the cover plate. The profiling convex plate is adapted to the molding cavity. During the pressing process, the pressure is directly transmitted to the profiling convex plate through the cover plate, and then acts on the tin foil in the molding cavity. The molding cavity, as an inherent part of the machine head, has extremely high rigidity and can withstand repeated pressing forces without deformation or loosening. This ensures that each pressing can produce a tin foil container with highly consistent shape, clear edges, and a solid structure. Its vertical edges are not easy to rebound and the bottom is extremely flat. The profiling assembly includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the main body and a profiling plate removably attached to the cover plate. A forming mold adapted to the profiling plate is located within the forming cavity. The molding mold and profiling plate can be reshaped as needed to form tinfoil containers of varying shapes. With this removable profiling plate and replaceable profiling mold, the equipment is no longer limited to producing tinfoil containers of a single shape. Users can flexibly select and replace the appropriate profiling plate and profiling mold combination based on the characteristics of the current cooking ingredients and cooking needs. With a single press, a customized tinfoil container is created that fully meets current cooking needs. The customized shape can more accurately and reliably capture the juice and grease of specific ingredients, or prevent ingredients of a certain size from spilling.

[0022] Even if the same user owns air fryers, ovens and other frying and baking equipment of different brands or models, they can replace the pressing convex plate and the forming mold to press out a tinfoil container that fits the inner cavity of the equipment, ensuring uniform heating and high space utilization, and avoiding the problem of the tinfoil container being too large to fit or too small to waste space and easy to spill.

[0023] 3. It also includes a heating plate located at the bottom of the molding cavity or on the molding component, which heats the tin foil during the pressing process. The heat can soften the tin foil, making it easier to plastically deform and shape under pressure, which can significantly improve the rigidity and stability of the tin foil container and effectively solve the rebound and deformation problems inherent in cold pressing. Hot pressing allows the foil to fully stretch and thin at the bends, closely fitting the contours of the mold cavity and the press components, creating creases of consistent depth. These creases form natural ribs upon cooling, significantly enhancing the bending resistance of the vertical edges and corners. Furthermore, the hot-pressed vertical edges are virtually spring-free, resulting in straighter walls. Even with the subsequent heat and pressure shocks of cooking, the weight of ingredients, or the shaking during movement, they maintain their shape, resisting inward or outward collapse, thus reducing the risk of leakage.

[0024] 4. The top of the machine is equipped with a storage cavity for tinfoil rolls. This provides dedicated storage space for tinfoil rolls. Users can directly extract the required tinfoil from the top of the machine without leaving the cooking device or opening the cabinet. The operation line is extremely short, significantly saving time and energy and improving cooking preparation efficiency. The cutting piece is located between the storage cavity and the shaping cavity, and the extraction path of the tinfoil intersects with the setting direction of the cutting piece. When the user pulls out the tinfoil along the extraction path, the width direction of the unfolded tinfoil is naturally aligned with the direction of the cutting knife, ensuring smooth cutting and flat tinfoil. The storage chamber, molding chamber, molding convex plate, and cutting parts are all integrated on the top of the device. All user actions are completed in the same area and at a similar height on the top of the device, making operation extremely smooth. The top space is fully utilized, and the storage chamber is located next to or behind the molding chamber, closely adjacent to it, without significantly increasing the overall size of the device. The user smoothly extracts the tinfoil from the storage cavity along the extraction path, lays the front end of the tinfoil flat into the adjacent shaping cavity, covers the cover so that the shaping convex plate presses down to shape it, and the cutting knife moves at the same time or instantly after shaping to cut the tinfoil. The user opens the cover and takes out the formed tinfoil container, which can be directly placed in the machine for use. The whole process is smooth, efficient, intuitive, and labor-saving, reducing the tediousness of pre-cooking preparations to a minimum.

[0025] 5. In the first working mode, the tinfoil is placed in the molding cavity, and the molding component is placed on the tinfoil. The molding cavity and the molding component cooperate to press the tinfoil into shape, while the cutting component cuts the tinfoil. The tinfoil is pressed into the molding cavity only by physical pressure. At the same time, the molding component cooperates with the molding cavity to plasticize, and the cutting component completes the cutting of the tinfoil in one go. This mode automates the manual folding and cutting process of the tinfoil, significantly saving pre-cooking preparation time. Users do not need to laboriously measure, fold, or use scissors. Simply insert the tinfoil and press down the cover to instantly obtain a tinfoil container with uniform shape and neat edges. This mode performs cold pressing and cutting without heating, making the operation simple and intuitive, and low in safety risks. In the second working mode, the final shaping of the tinfoil container is completed in a heated state. It has two implementation paths: pressing after preheating and heating during pressing, which improves operational flexibility. At the same time, heat makes the tinfoil more flexible and extensible. Under the action of pressure, the tinfoil can fit every detail of the molding cavity more tightly and snugly, forming a tinfoil container with clear contours and stable structure. Compared with simple cold pressing, the shaping effect is better and the tinfoil container is not easy to deform. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0027] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooking device shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the top of the body shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A.

[0030] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of the top of the body shown in Example 1 of the present application.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the cooking equipment shown in Example 2 of the present application.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device shown in Example 3 of the present application.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a flowchart of the control method of the cooking device shown in Example 4 of the present application.

[0034] Explanation of the accompanying reference numerals: 1. Body; 11. Molding cavity; 111. Molding mold; 12. Profiling assembly; 121. Cover plate; 122. Profiling convex plate; 123. Handle; 13. Cutting piece; 131. Cutting knife; 132. Slider; 133. Slide; 134. Guide rail; 14. Limiting groove; 15. Storage cavity; 151. Rotating piece; 152. Through hole; 153. Limiting piece; 2. Heating device; 21. Heating piece; 22. First fan; 23. Motor; 3. Reflector; 4. Motor frame; 5. Cold air cavity; 51. Second fan; 6. Accommodating cavity; 7. Heating plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The present application is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific examples. It should be noted that the examples are merely a specific description of the present application, and their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, and should not be regarded as limiting the present application.

[0036] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", and "outside" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on this application.

[0037] The present application discloses a cooking device that is easy to use for frying and grilling. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, it includes a body 1 and a heating device 2 for frying and grilling food located inside the body 1. The top of the body 1 is provided with a concave molding cavity 11 and a pressing component 12 that cooperates with the molding cavity 11 to shape the tinfoil. It also includes a cutting piece 13 arranged between the molding cavity 11 and the pressing component 12. The tinfoil is placed in the molding cavity 11, and the pressing component 12 is placed on the tinfoil. The molding cavity 11 and the pressing component 12 cooperate to press the tinfoil into shape, and the cutting piece 13 cuts the tinfoil.

[0038] Through the cooperation of the molding cavity 11 and the pressing component 12, the inserted tinfoil can be pressed into a preset shape, such as a shallow plate with vertical edges, a bowl shape, etc. The generated tinfoil container has a standard shape and a solid structure. It does not require any additional processing, completely eliminating the tedious and unreliable manual folding and shaping process, and greatly shortening the preparation time before cooking.

[0039] By utilizing the precise shapes of the molding cavity 11 and the pressing component 12, the pressure applied by the pressing component 12 causes the tinfoil to undergo plastic deformation at the crease, ensuring that the tinfoil container at the pressed portion has a uniform vertical edge height, clear folded corners, and a flat bottom, forming a structure that is more rigid and less prone to rebound; and the cutting piece 13 moves instantly during or after pressing, ensuring that the cutting edge is located near the pressing area, making the edge neater and firmer, reducing the risk of leakage due to edge burrs or tears, and preventing the risk of accidental spillage of hot oil, soup, or ingredients during placement, removal, or cooking, thereby improving operational safety.

[0040] The molded tinfoil container serves as a reliable lining, completely trapping juices, grease, sauces and small food residues, greatly reducing the chances of these substances directly contacting and contaminating the bottom of the cooking equipment's inner pot, grill or grease tray. Cleaning work is mainly focused on removing and discarding the used tinfoil container, and the cleaning requirements and workload of the equipment's inner cavity are greatly reduced. Only a simple wipe is required, preventing sugary sauces or caramelized grease from directly adhering to the high-temperature inner pot to form stubborn stains that are difficult to remove.

[0041] In addition, the standardized tinfoil container shape helps to distribute and reflect heat more evenly within the food and container, which can improve the cooking effect of the food.

[0042] The profiling assembly 12 includes a cover plate 121 rotatably connected to the body 1 and a profiling plate 122 fixed to the cover plate 121. The profiling plate 122 is adapted to the molding cavity 11. The profiling plate 122 is fixed to the cover plate 121 by welding, integral casting, or other means. The molding cavity 11 is formed by the downward depression of the body 1.

[0043] During the pressing process, the pressure is directly transmitted to the pressing convex plate 122 through the cover plate 121, and then acts on the tin foil in the molding cavity 11. The molding cavity 11, as an inherent part of the machine head, has extremely high rigidity and can withstand repeated pressing force without deformation or loosening risk. This ensures that each pressing can produce a tin foil container with highly consistent shape, clear edges and solid structure, whose vertical edges are not easy to rebound and the bottom flatness is excellent.

[0044] The molding cavity 11 can be set in a shallow plate shape or a bowl shape, which can meet the most common needs of daily baking French fries, chicken wings, pork belly, vegetables, small-grain ingredients, etc., solve the pain point of manual folding, and provide a reliable tinfoil container.

[0045] Open the cover 121, put the tin foil into the molding cavity 11, cover the cover 121, and press the pressing convex plate 122 downward to obtain a tin foil container with a preset shape. The operation process is extremely smooth, so as to improve the user experience.

[0046] Combine Figure 3The cutting element 13 includes a cutting blade 131 located on the cover plate 121 and arranged along the length of the embossed convex plate 122. When the cover plate 121 is closed and the embossed convex plate 122 contacts the tin foil and begins to pressurize and shape it, the fixed cutting blade 131 automatically triggers cutting. The pressing and cutting are two natural results of the same continuous action. The two core functions of "pressing" and "cutting" are integrated into the action of "closing the cover plate 121". This minimizes the number of operating steps in the entire tin foil container manufacturing process, greatly simplifies the operating process, eliminates the extra cutting step, and reduces the complexity of the operation.

[0047] Because the cutting blade 131 is fixed to the cover plate 121, it forms a solid whole with the cover plate 121 and the protruding plate 122, making the entire cover plate 121 very compact and not occupying additional space in the device. In other embodiments, the cutting blade 131 can be extended downward from the cover plate 121, with a cutting edge provided at the end of the cutting blade 131 away from the cover plate 121. This achieves functional coupling of profiling and cutting through mechanical integration, essentially utilizing the kinetic energy of the cover plate closing to achieve precise cutting.

[0048] In addition, a sharp cutting edge is provided on the cover plate 121 and on the edge of the embossing convex plate 122, serving as an upper cutter, and a precise cutting edge or cutting edge platform is provided at a corresponding position on the edge of the molding cavity 11, serving as a lower cutter. When the cover plate 121 is closed, the upper cutter on the cover plate 121 and the lower cutter on the edge of the molding cavity 11 shear against each other to complete the cutting, and the cutting is completed at the moment the tin foil is pressed.

[0049] Cutting occurs when the tinfoil is tightly pressed and secured by the protruding plate 122 and the molding cavity 11. The pressure keeps the foil taut and flat, allowing the cutter 131 to cut smoothly and completely with minimal force. This prevents deformation, displacement, or pulling of the foil during the cutting process, ensuring a straight, smooth, and distortion-free cut edge. Furthermore, cutting is performed under pressure, which helps the newly formed foil container's vertical edges maintain their shape after the pressure is removed, reducing springback and providing a more stable structure.

[0050] The cutting knife 131 is fixedly arranged along the edge of the embossed convex plate 122, which ensures that the cutting line is always close to the outer edge of the vertical side of the tinfoil container, ensuring that the tinfoil material can be effectively utilized on the main body of the tinfoil container without being wasted on useless scraps, and also maximally retaining the height and strength of the vertical side.

[0051] The top of the body 1 is provided with a stopper slot 14 corresponding to the cutter 131. This slot provides the necessary downward space for the cutter 131, ensuring that the cutter 131 can completely penetrate the thickness of the tinfoil, achieving a clean and thorough cut. This avoids problems such as incomplete or incomplete cutting of the tinfoil due to insufficient travel, and ensures that the formed tinfoil container can be easily separated from the tinfoil roll. Furthermore, the stopper slot 14 also serves to limit the position of the cutter 131, preventing the cutter 131 from shaking and affecting the cut quality, and prevents the cutter 131 from striking the body 1 and causing damage.

[0052] In other embodiments, combined Figure 4 and Figure 5 The cutting element 13 includes a cutting blade 131 and a slider 132 connected to the cutting blade 131. The cover 121 is provided with a slide 133 for the sliding position of the slider 132. The tinfoil is placed in the molding cavity 11, the cover 121 is closed to complete the pressing, and the slider 132 and the cutting blade 131 are slid to cut. Although there is an additional sliding action compared to the fixed type, the steps are still minimal and the logic is clear. The cutting process can be clearly felt when sliding the slider 132 and the cutting blade 131, which improves the cutting flexibility and adaptability.

[0053] Cutting is only triggered actively after the cover 121 is closed, pressing is completed and the hand leaves the dangerous area. The cutting action and the pressing action are separated in time, which greatly reduces the area where the hand is still near the closed cover 121 during cutting, thereby improving safety of use.

[0054] The cutting blade 131 has a cutting edge on at least one end corresponding to the direction of movement of the slider 132. If the cutting edge is only provided on one end corresponding to the direction of movement of the slider 132, the slider 132 can only cut the tinfoil when it slides toward the end with the cutting edge. After cutting, the slider 132 needs to be reset before the next cut can be made. If the cutting piece 13 has cutting edges on both ends corresponding to the direction of movement of the slider 132, the slider 132 can cut the tinfoil regardless of the direction it slides, without the need for reset, making tinfoil cutting more convenient and quick.

[0055] Furthermore, a guide rail 134 corresponding to the slide groove 133 is provided at the bottom of the cover 121, and the end of the cutting knife 131 passes through the guide rail 134. While cutting the tin foil, it can guide and limit the cutting knife 131 to prevent the cutting knife 131 from bending or deviation during the sliding process.

[0056] A storage cavity 15 for placing tinfoil is also provided on the top of the body 1. The storage cavity 15 provides a dedicated storage space for the tinfoil roll. The user can directly extract the required tinfoil from the top of the body 1 without leaving the cooking equipment or opening the cabinet. The operation line is extremely short, which significantly saves time and energy and improves cooking preparation efficiency.

[0057] The cutting member 13 is located between the storage cavity 15 and the shaping cavity 11, and the tinfoil extraction path intersects the orientation of the cutting member 13. When the user pulls the tinfoil along the extraction path, the width of the unfolded tinfoil naturally aligns with the direction of the cutting blade 131, ensuring smooth cutting and a flat tinfoil surface. In other embodiments, the cutting blade 131 can also be located at the edge of the storage cavity 15 near the shaping cavity 11, leaving a sufficient edge for the tinfoil container to be easily moved.

[0058] The storage cavity 15, the molding cavity 11, the pressing convex plate 122 and the cutting piece 13 are all integrated on the top of the body 1. All the user's actions are completed in the same area and at a similar height on the top of the device, and the operation is extremely smooth; and the top space is fully utilized. The storage cavity 15 is located next to or behind the molding cavity 11, closely adjacent to the molding cavity 11, and does not significantly increase the overall volume of the device.

[0059] The user smoothly extracts the tinfoil from the storage cavity 15 along the extraction path, lays the front end of the tinfoil flat and places it into the adjacent shaping cavity 11. The cover 121 is closed, and the shaping protrusion 122 is pressed downward to shape the tinfoil. The cutter 131 operates simultaneously with or immediately after shaping to cut the tinfoil. The cover 121 is opened, and the formed tinfoil container is removed and can be directly placed into the machine body 1 for use. The entire process is streamlined, efficient, intuitive, and labor-saving, minimizing the complexity of pre-cooking preparations. After cutting, the remaining front end of the tinfoil may remain at the exit of the storage cavity 15 or at the edge of the shaping cavity 11, making it easy to directly extract and use next time.

[0060] This cooking equipment has the functions of storage, profiling and cutting, realizing true one-stop operation.

[0061] The storage chamber 15 is equipped with a rotating member 151 for holding the tinfoil roll. This allows the tinfoil roll to rotate smoothly, reducing resistance when the tinfoil is removed, making it easier for the user to remove and use the tinfoil. The length of the rotating member 151 aligns with the sliding direction of the cutting member 13, preventing the tinfoil from twisting after being removed from the rotating member 151. This prevents the tinfoil from being damaged during removal and allows it to be cut and used intact.

[0062] Through holes 152 are provided at both ends of the storage chamber 15, through which the rotating member 151 extends. The through holes 152 extend to the top of the housing 1, facilitating both the rotation of the rotating member 151 and its removal and placement. A limiter 153 is provided at either end of the rotating member 151, extending through the through hole 152. The limiter 153 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 152, thus limiting the rotating member 151 and preventing it from escaping the storage chamber 15.

[0063] In this embodiment, the cover 121 covers the top of the body 1, that is, the cover 121 covers the top of the molding cavity 11 and the storage cavity 15. The single cover 121 realizes unified protection and coordinated operation of the multi-functional area, while maximizing space efficiency, preventing contamination, and improving the overall aesthetics. The cover 121 is also provided with a handle 123 to facilitate opening and closing the cover 121.

[0064] The user only needs to open the cover to expose the storage cavity 15 and the molding cavity 11 at the same time, without having to open the two cover plates 121 separately, thus eliminating the tedious operation of multiple independent cover plates 121; and directly extract the required length of tinfoil from the exposed storage cavity 15, and lay the front end of the tinfoil flat into the adjacent molding cavity 11, put down the cover plate 121, and the pressing convex plate 122 is automatically pressed into the molding cavity 11 to shape it, and the cutting is completed by the cutting knife 131, and the cover plate 121 is lifted again to take out the formed tinfoil container.

[0065] When the cover 121 is closed, the cover 121 covers the opening of the storage cavity 15, effectively isolating the grease vapor, food splashes, dust and other pollutants generated during the cooking process from entering the storage cavity 15, keeping the internal tinfoil roll clean and hygienic, and ensuring the cleanliness of the molding cavity 11 so that it can be used at any time, reducing the frequency of cleaning and maintenance.

[0066] In addition, combined Figure 2 The heating device 2 includes a heating element 21, a first fan 22 and a motor 23 for driving the first fan 22 to rotate. A reflective cover 3 and a motor 23 frame are also provided in the body 1. The heating element 21 and the first fan 22 are located in the reflective cover 3. A cold air cavity 5 is formed between the reflective cover 3 and the motor 23 frame. A second fan 51 is provided in the cold air cavity 5. The motor 23 frame and the top of the body 1 form an accommodating cavity 6 connected to the cold air cavity 5. The motor 23 is located in the accommodating cavity 6, and the motor 23 shaft of the motor 23 passes through the motor 23 frame and is connected to the second fan 51.

[0067] The shaping cavity 11 and the receiving cavity 15 are recessed downward into the accommodating cavity 6 , ensuring normal use of the motor 23 without affecting the overall height of the body 1 .

[0068] Example 2: The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that: Figure 6 The profiling assembly 12 includes a cover plate 121 rotatably connected to the body 1 and a profiling convex plate 122 detachably provided on the cover plate 121. A shaping mold 111 adapted to the profiling convex plate 122 is provided in the shaping cavity 11. The shaping mold 111 and the profiling convex plate 122 can be changed in shape as needed to form tin foil containers of different shapes.

[0069] Because different ingredients and cooking methods have huge differences in the shape, depth and capacity requirements of tinfoil containers, for example, dishes with more soup require deep bowl-shaped containers with higher vertical sides, while roasted pork belly and roasted eggplant covered with sauce require shallow plates or boat-shaped containers with larger bottom areas and moderate vertical sides. Shallow plates are needed for cooking snacks such as popcorn chicken and French fries. In order to better adapt to cooking equipment of different brands and models, tinfoil containers of specific shapes such as round, oval and square are also required.

[0070] With its removable protruding plate 122 and replaceable shaping die 111, the device is no longer limited to producing tinfoil containers of a single shape. Users can flexibly select and replace the appropriate protruding plate 122 and shaping die 111 combination based on the characteristics of the ingredients being cooked and their cooking needs. With a single press, a customized tinfoil container is created that perfectly meets the current cooking requirements. The customized shape can more accurately and reliably collect the juice and fat of specific ingredients, or prevent the spillage of ingredients of a certain size.

[0071] Even if the same user owns air fryers, ovens and other frying and baking equipment of different brands or models, they can press out a tinfoil container that fits the inner cavity of the equipment by replacing the pressing convex plate 122 and the forming mold 111, ensuring uniform heating and high space utilization, and avoiding the problem of the tinfoil container being too large to fit or too small to waste space and easy to spill.

[0072] Among them, the cover plate 121 and the pressing convex plate 122, the forming mold 111 and the forming cavity 11 can be connected by magnetic attraction, snap fasteners, etc., to ensure that the user can complete the replacement directly, quickly, intuitively, with one hand or simple two-handed operation, while ensuring that the structure is stable, not loose, and not misaligned during the pressing process.

[0073] As a feasible embodiment, the mold 111 is connected to the molding cavity 11 by magnetic attraction. Specifically, the mold 111 is made of a metal material with good magnetic conductivity, or a magnetic metal sheet is embedded in its bottom, and a magnet is embedded in the bottom wall of the molding cavity 11. A guide hole is provided in the center of the molding cavity 11, and a guide post is installed on the mold 111 to match the guide hole, ensuring that the mold is positioned in the center of the molding cavity 11 after installation.

[0074] Align the guide post of the shaping mold 111 with the guide hole on the shaping cavity 11 and gently place it. The magnetic force will automatically attract it to achieve a reliable and easy-to-assemble and disassemble connection.

[0075] The cover plate 121 and the pressed convex plate 122 can also be connected by magnetic attraction. A magnet is embedded in the lower surface of the cover plate 121, and the pressed convex plate 122 is made of metal materials with good magnetic conductivity such as food-grade stainless steel, or an iron sheet or magnetic metal sheet corresponding to the position of the magnet on the cover plate 121 is embedded on its back. The operation is extremely convenient and fast, and the adsorption force provided by the magnet ensures that the pressed convex plate 122 and the cover plate 121 are tightly fitted during the pressing process, without relative displacement or risk of falling off.

[0076] A simple positioning protrusion or positioning groove can be set on the embossing convex plate 122, and a corresponding positioning groove or positioning protrusion can be set on the lower surface of the cover plate 121. The positioning groove or positioning protrusion on the cover plate 121 corresponds to the guide hole to ensure precise positioning during installation and ensure that the embossing convex plate 122 corresponds to the shaping mold after being covered.

[0077] A disassembly groove can be provided on the side wall of the profiled convex plate 122. When disassembling, the user can hold the reserved disassembly groove with his fingers and apply a pulling force or prying force to overcome the magnetic attraction, so that the profiled convex plate 122 can be easily removed from the cover plate 121.

[0078] In other embodiments, the shaping mold 111 and the shaping cavity 11 , and the cover plate 121 and the pressing protrusion 122 may also be connected by bolts.

[0079] Example 3: The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that: as shown in Figure 7, it also includes a heating plate 7 located at the bottom of the molding cavity 11 or on the pressing component 12, which is heated synchronously during the tinfoil pressing process. The heat can soften the tinfoil, making it easier to plastically deform and shape under pressure, which can significantly improve the rigidity and stability of the tinfoil container and effectively solve the rebound and deformation problems inherent in cold pressing.

[0080] Hot pressing fully stretches and thins the foil at the bends, tightly fitting the contours of the molding cavity 11 and the forming assembly 12, forming creases of consistent depth. These creases form natural ribs upon cooling, significantly enhancing the bending resistance of the vertical edges and corners. Furthermore, the hot-pressed vertical edges are virtually spring-free, resulting in straighter walls. Even with the subsequent impact of heat and pressure during cooking, the weight of ingredients, or the shaking during movement, they maintain their shape, resisting inward or outward collapse and minimizing the risk of leakage.

[0081] In this embodiment, the heating plate 7 is located at the bottom of the molding cavity 11, so that the bottom of the tin foil can more easily fit the contour of the molding die or the molding cavity 11 during pressing, and the molding is more precise.

[0082] During the tinfoil pressing process, the heating plate 7 is heated simultaneously and can preheat the newly formed tinfoil container. When the food is placed in the tinfoil container and cooked, the tinfoil container itself is no longer a cold starting point, which avoids the problem that the traditional cold tinfoil container needs to absorb a lot of heat before it can start to effectively heat the food. The food starts to be efficiently heated from the moment it is placed in, and the overall cooking time is shortened, which is especially effective for fast cooking.

[0083] In addition, for ingredients that do not require complicated cooking, the ingredients can be directly placed in the preheated tinfoil container, and the preheated tinfoil container can be used to achieve simple and fast heating or heat preservation, even without starting the heating device 2.

[0084] The heating plate 7 can also be set to a low temperature mode, such as 60-80° C., for making dishes that need to be kept warm or for thawing ingredients.

[0085] Example 4: Based on the above embodiments, the present application also provides a method for controlling a cooking device for frying and grilling that is easy to use, such as Figure 8 As shown, the cooking device includes at least a first working mode and a second working mode, and the control method includes: In the first working mode, the tin foil is placed in the molding cavity 11, and the pressing component 12 is placed on the tin foil. The molding cavity 11 and the pressing component 12 cooperate to press the tin foil into shape, and the cutting piece 13 cuts the tin foil at the same time. In the second working mode, after the heating plate 7 is started and heated to the first set temperature, the tin foil is placed in the shaping cavity 11, and the pressing assembly 12 is placed on the tin foil. The tin foil is adhered to the shaping cavity 11 in the heated state and is shaped into a tin foil container; or, In the second working mode, the tin foil is placed in the molding cavity 11, and the pressing component 12 is placed on the tin foil. The tin foil is pressed into shape in cooperation with the molding cavity 11 and the pressing component 12. At the same time, the heating plate 7 is started and heated to the first set temperature to complete the heating and shaping of the tin foil container.

[0086] In the first working mode, the tinfoil is pressed into the forming cavity 11 only by physical pressure, while the pressing component 12 is used to cooperate with the plasticity of the forming cavity 11, and the cutting piece 13 is used to complete the cutting of the tinfoil at one time. This mode automates the process of manual folding and cutting of tinfoil, significantly saving preparation time before cooking. Users do not need to measure, fold or use scissors. They only need to put in the tinfoil and press down the cover 121 to instantly obtain a tinfoil container with uniform shape and neat edges.

[0087] This mode uses cold pressing to form and cut, without the need for heating. The operation process is simple and intuitive, with low safety risks.

[0088] In the second working mode, the final plasticity of the tinfoil container is completed in a heated state. It has two implementation paths: pressing after preheating and heating during pressing, which improves operational flexibility. At the same time, the heat makes the tinfoil more flexible and ductile. Under the action of pressure, the tinfoil can fit every detail of the molding cavity 11 more tightly and snugly, forming a tinfoil container with a clear outline and a stable structure. Compared with simple cold pressing, the molding effect is better and the tinfoil container is not easy to deform.

[0089] The first preset temperature can be set to 150-200°C. Firstly, due to the principle of thermoplasticity, tinfoil's ductility increases significantly at 150-200°C, making it easier to plastically deform. Secondly, due to microscopic bonding, the softening of the oxide layer after heating allows the tinfoil molecules to cleave more tightly under pressure, resulting in faster molding and lower rebound rate. It should be noted that the first preset temperature can be fine-tuned based on the thickness of the tinfoil and the coating.

[0090] The cooking device further includes at least a third operating mode, and the control method further includes: In the third working mode, the cover 121 is opened relative to the body 1, the food to be thawed or kept warm is placed in the shaping cavity 11, and the heating plate 7 is started to heat to the second set temperature. The heating plate 7 is maintained to work for the set time to complete the thawing or keeping warm of the food. The second set temperature can be set to 60-80℃.

[0091] The heating plate 7 is used as an independent heat source, operating at a lower second set temperature for a set time, to gently heat the food placed in the shaped cavity 11, achieving thawing or keeping warm. This transforms a simple tinfoil container into a practical thawing plate and warming table, eliminating the need to purchase separate thawing or warming equipment. These two common tasks can be accomplished using existing cooking equipment, saving kitchen space and costs while significantly increasing equipment utilization and kitchen value.

[0092] This mode provides a low-temperature, uniform, and gentle thawing environment, helping to preserve the texture and taste of food, and achieving better thawing results, especially for meat and fish. Furthermore, when having a meal together or serving dishes in batches, you can place the prepared dishes in this mode to keep them warm, keeping them at a suitable temperature and preventing them from getting cold.

[0093] It should be noted that food that needs to be thawed can be placed directly in the tinfoil container at the position of the shaping cavity 11. The thawed food can be placed directly in the body 1 using the tinfoil container. Food that needs to be kept warm can also be placed in the tinfoil container at the position of the shaping cavity 11. No additional bowls or plates are required when eating, which reduces the amount of cleanup after the meal. Among them, food that needs to be thawed or kept warm can also be placed directly in the shaping cavity 11 without the tinfoil container.

[0094] By setting the first working mode, the second working mode and the third working mode, the production and shaping of the tinfoil container and the heating function of the heating plate 7 are deeply integrated and extended, which not only solves the problems of cumbersome traditional tinfoil shaping, poor fit and easy leakage of tinfoil containers, but also breaks through the limitation of single function, and can be used for multiple purposes in one machine, giving the cooking equipment a wider range of application scenarios and greatly improving the utilization rate and cost-effectiveness of the cooking equipment.

[0095] Furthermore, the control method further includes: in the cooking preparation stage, starting the third working mode when it is detected that the cover 121 is in the open state and food is placed in the shaping cavity 11.

[0096] A dual-conditional check ensures that the device is activated only when the user explicitly requires heat or heat preservation. This accurately distinguishes between normal use scenarios and non-operational states, avoiding accidental activation due to false detection and preventing the heater 7 from heating unnecessarily, thus reducing energy consumption and conserving energy. Furthermore, opening the cover 121 is a necessary prerequisite for operating in the third operating mode, ensuring that the user's hands must be removed from the heating area before activation, which improves user safety.

[0097] In this embodiment, a Hall effect sensor is installed on the inner side of the rotating housing 1. This Hall effect sensor is connected to a controller. A magnet is embedded within the cover 121, with the south pole of the magnet facing downward. When the cover 121 is closed on the housing 1, the distance between the Hall effect sensor and the magnet is close, the magnetic field strength is high, and the output is high. When the cover 121 is open, the distance between the Hall effect sensor and the magnet is large, the magnetic field strength is low, and the output is low. The controller determines whether the cover 121 is open based on the signal received from the Hall effect sensor. In other embodiments, a micro switch can also be installed between the housing 1 and the cover 121.

[0098] A pressure sensor is provided at the bottom of the shaping cavity 11 to determine whether there is food in the shaping cavity 11 .

[0099] The controller is connected to the pressure sensor and the heating plate 7. When the cover plate 121 is in the open state and food is placed in the shaping cavity 11, the controller controls the heating plate 7 to heat to the second set temperature.

[0100] In addition, in the second working mode, after the tinfoil container is heated and shaped, the heating plate 7 is automatically turned off, and the motor 23 is controlled to drive the second fan 51 to rotate, thereby cooling the top of the body 1 and cooling the tinfoil container to shape it.

[0101] Start the second fan 51, and the external cold air enters the accommodating chamber 6 and the cold air chamber 5 under the suction of the second fan 51. Since the shaping chamber 11 is recessed downward into the accommodating chamber 6, the cold air flow directly covers the shaping chamber 11. The cold air flow can take away the surface heat of the tinfoil container and the top of the body 1, achieving dual-target cooling. The cold air flow is used to cool down instead of the natural cooling of the tinfoil container, which shortens the cooling time of the high-temperature tinfoil container, accelerates the shaping process, improves preparation efficiency, and solves the core pain point of the difficulty in taking out the high-temperature tinfoil container.

[0102] In addition, the active temperature control cooling of the cold air flow is used to directionally solidify the molecular structure of the tinfoil, which increases the hardness of the tinfoil container by more than 30% compared with the naturally cooled tinfoil container, avoids the uneven stress caused by slow cooling, effectively reduces the probability of deformation of the tinfoil container, and improves the load-bearing capacity of the tinfoil container.

[0103] Since the heating plate 7 is embedded in the bottom of the molding cavity 11, during the operation of the heating plate 7, the heat generated by the heating plate 7 is transferred to the accommodating cavity 6, which is likely to affect the motor 23 and electronic components in the accommodating cavity 6; the cold air flow can quickly take away the heat from the top of the body 1, preventing the high temperature from causing aging of the motor 23 and electronic components, and at the same time can reduce the thermal fatigue strength of the metal material of the molding cavity 11 and avoid deformation.

[0104] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A convenient cooking device for frying and grilling, comprising a body and a heating device for frying and grilling food located within the body, characterized in that: The top of the machine body is provided with a concave molding cavity and a molding assembly that cooperates with the molding cavity to shape the tinfoil. It also includes a cutting piece arranged between the molding cavity and the molding assembly. The tinfoil is placed in the molding cavity, and the molding assembly is placed on the tinfoil. The molding cavity and the molding assembly cooperate to press the tinfoil into shape, and the cutting piece cuts the tinfoil at the same time.

2. The convenient cooking device for frying and grilling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The profiling assembly includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the machine body and a profiling convex plate fixedly arranged on the cover plate, and the profiling convex plate is adapted to the molding cavity; Alternatively, the profiling assembly includes a cover plate rotatably connected to the machine body and a profiling convex plate detachably arranged on the cover plate, and a forming mold adapted to the profiling convex plate is provided in the forming cavity.

3. The convenient cooking device for frying and grilling according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cutting piece includes a cutting knife located on the cover plate, and the cutting knife is arranged along the length direction of the pressed convex plate; Alternatively, the cutting piece includes a cutting knife and a slider connected to the cutting knife, and the cover plate is provided with a sliding groove for the sliding slider.

4. The convenient cooking device for frying and grilling according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a heating plate located at the bottom of the molding cavity or on the molding component.

5. The convenient cooking device for frying and grilling according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the machine body is also provided with a storage cavity for placing tinfoil, and the extraction path of the tinfoil intersects with the setting direction of the cutting piece.

6. The convenient cooking device for frying and grilling according to claim 5, characterized in that: A rotating member for sleeve-mounting the tinfoil roll is provided in the storage cavity, and the length direction of the rotating member corresponds to the sliding direction of the cutting member.

7. A method for controlling the convenient frying and grilling cooking device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The cooking device includes at least a first working mode and a second working mode, and the control method includes: In the first working mode, the tin foil is placed in the molding cavity, the pressing component is placed on the tin foil, the molding cavity and the pressing component cooperate to press the tin foil into shape, and the cutting piece cuts the tin foil at the same time; In the second working mode, after the heating plate is turned on and heated to the first set temperature, the tinfoil is placed in the molding cavity, the pressing assembly is placed on the tinfoil, and the tinfoil is adhered to the molding cavity in the heated state to be shaped into a tinfoil container; or, In the second working mode, the tin foil is placed in the molding cavity, and the pressing component is placed on the tin foil. The tin foil is pressed into shape in cooperation with the molding cavity and the pressing component. At the same time, the heating plate is started and heated to the first set temperature to complete the heating and shaping of the tin foil container.

8. The method for controlling a convenient frying and grilling cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cooking device further includes at least a third working mode, and the control method further includes: In the third working mode, the cover is opened relative to the body, the food to be thawed or kept warm is placed in the fixed cavity position, and the heating plate is started to heat to the second set temperature, and the heating plate is maintained working for the set time to complete the thawing or keeping warm of the food.

9. The method for controlling a convenient frying and grilling cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that: include: During the cooking preparation stage, the third working mode is activated when it is detected that the cover is in the open state and food is placed in the shaping cavity.

10. The method for controlling a convenient frying and grilling cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The cooking device includes a cold air chamber provided on the top of the cooking device body, a second fan located in the cold air chamber, and a motor driving the second fan to rotate; the control method further includes: In the second working mode, after the tinfoil container is heated and shaped, the heating plate is automatically turned off, and the motor is controlled to drive the second fan to rotate, thereby cooling the top of the body and shaping the tinfoil container.

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