Air fryer

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air fryer which comprises a machine body and a fryer assembly arranged in the machine body in a drawable mode, the fryer assembly comprises an inner pot with a cooking cavity and a shell fixed to one side of the inner pot, the shell comprises a panel and a lining which are connected, a water storage cavity is formed between the panel and the lining, and the inner pot is provided with a water inlet and a water outlet. The panel and / or the lining are / is provided with a water injection port communicated with the water storage cavity, the inner pot is provided with a water inlet communicated with the cooking cavity, and the water storage cavity is provided with a water outlet capable of being communicated with the water inlet. According to the air fryer, the water storage cavity is formed between the panel and the lining, the idle space between the panel and the lining in the air fryer is fully utilized, the structural layout of the air fryer assembly is optimized, and miniaturization of the air fryer is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular relates to an air fryer. Background Art

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, people use more and more cooking utensils in the kitchen, and the requirements for cooking utensils are getting higher and higher. Among various cooking utensils, various baking equipment used for baking meat products, bread and pastries, etc. are becoming more and more popular. For example, people like ovens with various functions, air fryers, etc.

[0003] Traditional air fryers use heating components to release hot air, which heats the ingredients by contacting them. However, as the baking process proceeds, the moisture in the ingredients will evaporate to a certain extent, which can easily cause the ingredients to lose water, thus affecting the taste of the ingredients after cooking.

[0004] Patent CN213850213U provides an air fryer, in which a water tank protruding toward the cooking cavity is provided on the side of the pot body facing the cooking cavity. During the baking process, the water tank can replenish water into the cooking cavity of the pot body to reduce the rate of water dissipation of the food during the baking process and maintain the taste of the food. However, the convex arrangement of the water tank in the air fryer will occupy the cooking cavity volume of the inner pot for holding the food to a certain extent, thereby affecting the space for holding the food, and the convex water tank structure has low strength. When placing the food, the user needs to pay enough attention to avoid the water tank to prevent the food from colliding with the water tank, causing the water tank to deform or be damaged, thereby affecting the user's experience. Furthermore, the water tank is set on the side facing the cooking cavity, and water cannot be replenished during the cooking process. When the cooking time required for the ingredients is long, the water in the water tank cannot meet the water demand for one cooking. If water is not replenished, the tender roasting effect of the food cannot be achieved, resulting in the drying of the ingredients in the later stage of cooking. If water is needed, the cooking process must be interrupted manually, and the water tank can only be replenished after the inner pot cools down, which reduces the user experience. In addition, the water tank in the air fryer is set relatively high, and the water dripping process will flow through the ingredients in the cooking cavity, forming a certain degree of infiltration on the ingredients. Compared with the technical solution of heating water to form steam to increase the humidity in the cooking cavity, this technology will affect the baking effect of the ingredients. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application provides an air fryer to solve the technical problem that in a traditional air fryer, a water tank is built into a cooking cavity, making it inconvenient to add water.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is:

[0007] An air fryer comprises a body and a fryer assembly which is drawable and arranged in the body, wherein the fryer assembly comprises an inner pot having a cooking cavity and an outer shell fixed to one side of the inner pot, the outer shell comprises a connected panel and an inner liner, a water storage cavity is arranged between the panel and the inner liner, the panel and / or the inner liner are provided with a water injection port connected to the water storage cavity, the inner pot is provided with a water inlet connected to the cooking cavity, and the water storage cavity has a water outlet which can be connected to the water inlet.

[0008] The air fryer of the present application sets the water storage chamber between the panel and the inner lining, making full use of the idle space between the panel and the inner lining in the air fryer, optimizing the structural layout of the air fryer assembly, and contributing to the miniaturization of the air fryer. Compared with the method of directly exposing the water storage chamber to the cooking chamber in the traditional technology, the method of embedding the water storage chamber between the panel and the inner lining in the present application avoids the water storage chamber occupying the space of the cooking chamber used to hold food in the inner pot, so that the cooking chamber has a greater capacity to hold food under the same volume; on the other hand, the built-in arrangement of the water storage chamber makes the appearance of the fryer assembly in the present application more integrated, improving the appearance quality of the fryer assembly.

[0009] The air fryer described in this application also includes the following technical features:

[0010] The body is provided with a triggering member on the movable path of the frying pot assembly, and the frying pot assembly further comprises a blocking member movably arranged on the shell, when the blocking member abuts against the triggering member, the water outlet is opened; when the blocking member is separated from the triggering member, the water outlet is closed.

[0011] With such a configuration, when the user needs to cook food, the inner pot needs to be pushed into the machine body. At this time, the trigger member abuts against the blocking member to open the water outlet, and the water storage chamber replenishes water into the cooking chamber to achieve a tender roasting effect for the food. When cooking is finished, the user needs to pull out the inner pot, and the blocking member disengages from the trigger member to close the water outlet, thereby closing the water storage chamber and preventing the water remaining in the water storage chamber from continuing to be supplied into the cooking chamber, thereby increasing the humidity in the cooking chamber after cooking and affecting the crisp roasting effect of the food. That is, by providing the blocking member and the trigger member, the water storage chamber of the air fryer is in an open state only when the inner pot is located inside the machine body. When cooking is finished, after the user pulls the inner pot out of the machine body, the water storage chamber is in a closed state, thereby preventing the water storage chamber from continuing to supply water to the cooking chamber.

[0012] The axial direction of the water inlet is arranged at an angle to the moving direction of the blocking member.

[0013] Such an arrangement enables the plugging member to open and close the water inlet by moving only a small distance, thereby saving movement space that needs to be reserved on the housing for the plugging member to move, and helps to optimize the structural design of the housing.

[0014] The fryer assembly comprises a sealing sleeve having a water delivery channel communicating with the water outlet and the water inlet, a supporting sleeve being arranged inside the sealing sleeve, and a moving channel for the blocking member to move being arranged inside the supporting sleeve.

[0015] By setting up a sealing sleeve with a built-in support sleeve, on the one hand, it plays the function of connecting the water inlet and the water outlet, providing a conveying channel for the transmission of water between the water storage cavity and the cooking cavity; on the other hand, the support sleeve also provides a movement channel for the plugging piece, eliminating the need to set up a moving part on the outer shell specifically for the movement of the plugging piece, that is, the support sleeve integrates the function of connecting the water inlet and the water outlet and the function of the plugging piece moving to open and close the water outlet. The function is further integrated and the structural design of the support sleeve is optimized. In addition, by setting up a sealing sleeve, it can also play a sealing role at the water inlet and the water outlet. When water seepage or water leakage occurs at the water inlet or the water outlet, the water will be confined in the sealing sleeve and cannot flow out, avoiding the impact of water leakage at the water inlet or the water outlet on other components of the air fryer.

[0016] The water storage chamber is formed by enclosing a partial area of ​​the lining and a partial area of ​​the panel.

[0017] Such a configuration, on the one hand, eliminates the need to provide an independent water tank structure on the panel or the lining specifically for forming a water storage chamber, and maximizes the volume of the water storage chamber within the limited space between the lining and the panel, so that the water storage chamber has a larger water storage space, thereby reducing the number of times that water needs to be added to the water storage chamber during a single cooking process, thereby improving the user experience; on the other hand, compared with a separate independent water tank structure for forming a water storage chamber, the method of using the panel and the lining to jointly enclose the water storage chamber helps to save assembly accessories, thereby reducing the production cost of the water storage chamber.

[0018] The lining comprises a lining body and a visible component arranged on the lining body, the inner pot is provided with a window opposite to the visible component, the panel has a visible area made of transparent material or translucent material, and the visible area, the water storage cavity, the visible component and the window are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

[0019] With such arrangement, during the cooking process of ingredients, on the one hand, it is convenient for the user to visually observe the remaining water amount in the water storage chamber through the visual area outside the panel, eliminating the need for the user to pull the fryer assembly out of the body and then observe the remaining water amount in the water storage chamber, thereby enhancing the real-time observation of the remaining water amount in the water storage chamber, so as to facilitate timely injection of water into the water storage chamber, ensure the steam supply in the inner pot, and make the cooking effect of tender roasting better, and reduce the possibility of insufficient water in the water storage chamber due to untimely observation; on the other hand, the visual area, the visual part and the window on the inner pot are arranged side by side horizontally, which is convenient for the user to visually observe the changes in the cooking degree of the ingredients in the inner pot on the outside of the panel, so that the user can know the baking state of the ingredients in real time according to the color changes, carbonization degree, etc. of the ingredients, thereby adjusting the temperature, wind power and other cooking parameters of the air fryer, so that the frying and baking process is easier to control, and the cooking effect is more likely to meet the user's expectations.

[0020] The lining also includes a sealing member, which has a main body portion connected to the lining, a first sealing member located on one side of the main body portion, and a second sealing member located on the other side of the main body portion; the first sealing member is sealed with the visible member and the lining body respectively, and the first sealing member is provided with a positioning groove for accommodating the visible member; the panel is provided with a sealing rib extending toward the second sealing member to abut and seal with the second sealing member.

[0021] By providing a sealing member including a main body, a first sealing member and a second sealing member, on the one hand, the first sealing member can cooperate with the visible member and the lining seal to assume the function of enhancing the sealing of the water storage chamber and reduce the probability of water leakage and water seepage in the water storage chamber; on the other hand, the first sealing member also assumes the function of providing a mounting position for the visible member, and the functions are further integrated, thereby optimizing the structural design of the sealing member and eliminating the operation of separately providing a mounting position for the visible member on the lining, which is helpful for optimizing the structure of the lining; in addition, a sealing rib provided on the panel for abutting and sealing with the second sealing member further enhances the sealing of the seal member to the water storage chamber and minimizes the possibility of water leakage and water seepage in the water storage chamber.

[0022] The liner further comprises a sealing member installed on the liner body or the visible member, wherein the sealing member comprises a sealing lip extending toward the inner pot to abut against and seal with the window.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the window is an open area arranged in the inner pot and opposite to the position of the visual component. In this embodiment, the existence of the window provides a channel for visualization of the cooking process, eliminating the need to set a physical structure for observation on the inner pot, which can save materials and reduce the production cost of the inner pot; moreover, as a channel connecting the inner pot and the lining, the window not only serves as a function for the user to observe the cooking status of the food in the inner pot, but also allows the visual component to be fully exposed to the hot air environment, that is, the visual component can be in direct contact with the hot air, so that during the cooking process, the hot air can preheat the water in the water storage cavity through the heat transfer of the visual component, so that the water has a certain temperature when entering the inner pot, thereby improving the vaporization efficiency of the water, so as to achieve an improvement in the cooking effect of the food, and the setting of the sealing lip can avoid the leakage of hot air during the cooking process, so that the hot air transmitted through the window in the inner pot can be transmitted to the visual component to the greatest extent, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the heated visual component on the water in the water storage cavity while reducing the interference of the hot air on other components inside the air fryer, thereby providing a guarantee for the normal operation of the air fryer.

[0024] The water injection port is arranged at the top of the shell, and a protective cover is provided at the water injection port; the fryer assembly also includes a transfer sleeve located between the liner and the panel, and the transfer sleeve has a transfer channel connecting the water injection port and the water inlet of the water storage cavity.

[0025] The water inlet is arranged at the top of the shell, and the implicit arrangement of the water inlet can be realized during the cooking process, which ensures the integrity of the appearance of the air fryer and improves the appearance quality. By setting a protective cover, external dust, debris, etc. are prevented from entering the water storage chamber through the water inlet. In addition, since the connection components of the liner and the panel are mainly concentrated on the upper part of the liner and the panel, that is, the connection components occupy more space on the upper part of the liner and the panel, by setting the adapter sleeve, the requirements for the location of the water storage chamber are reduced, so that the water storage chamber can be selectively set at the bottom of the panel and the liner, and the installation space for installing the connection components is reserved for the upper part of the panel and the liner. In addition, the water inlet is set at the top of the shell. During the cooking process, the fryer assembly can be pulled out a short distance to expose the water inlet. By opening the protective cover, water can be added to the water storage chamber, thereby realizing water injection during the cooking process. The entire operation is convenient and easy to implement, which improves the user experience.

[0026] The inner pot comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, and the water inlet is arranged at the lower part of the side wall.

[0027] With such a configuration, the water in the water storage chamber enters the inner pot along the bottom wall, and vaporizes and rises under the action of hot air circulation, thereby increasing the humidity in the cooking chamber and reducing the rate of water loss in the food. If the water inlet is set too high, the water in the water storage chamber may easily come into direct contact with the food in the process of entering the inner pot through the inlet, thereby wetting the food, affecting the taste of the food and the heating effect of the food. Therefore, moving the water inlet downward can reduce the probability of the food getting wet and improve the cooking effect of the food. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0029] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an air fryer according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part B;

[0032] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a partial structure of a fryer assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of an air fryer according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0034] List of reference numerals:

[0035] 1 body, 11 trigger parts;

[0036] 2 inner pot, 21 cooking cavity, 22 window, 23 bottom wall, 24 side wall, 25 water inlet;

[0037] 3 panel, 31 visual area, 32 sealing rib, 33 water outlet;

[0038] 4 lining, 41 lining body, 42 visible part, 43 main body, 44 first sealing part, 45 positioning groove, 46 second sealing part, 47 sealing lip;

[0039] 5. Water storage chamber;

[0040] 6 sealing sleeve, 61 moving channel, 62 supporting sleeve;

[0041] 7. Protective cover;

[0042] 8 adapter sleeve;

[0043] 9 sealing parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in each embodiment may be combined with each other without conflict.

[0046] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present 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, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0049] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 5As shown, an air fryer comprises a body 1 and a fryer assembly which is pullable and arranged in the body 1, wherein the fryer assembly comprises an inner pot 2 having a cooking cavity 21 and an outer shell fixed to one side of the inner pot 2, wherein the outer shell comprises a connected panel 3 and an inner liner 4, a water storage cavity 5 is arranged between the panel 3 and the inner liner 4, the panel 3 and / or the inner liner 4 are provided with a water injection port connected to the water storage cavity 5, the inner pot 2 is provided with a water inlet 25 connected to the cooking cavity 21, and the water storage cavity 5 has a water outlet 33 which can be connected to the water inlet 25.

[0050] The air fryer of the present application sets the water storage chamber 5 between the panel 3 and the inner lining 4, making full use of the idle space between the panel 3 and the inner lining 4 in the air fryer, optimizing the structural layout of the air fryer assembly, and contributing to the miniaturization of the air fryer. Compared with the method of directly exposing the water storage chamber 5 to the cooking chamber 21 in the conventional technology, the method of embedding the water storage chamber 5 between the panel 3 and the inner lining 4 in the present application, on the one hand, avoids the water storage chamber 5 from occupying the space of the cooking chamber 21 in the inner pot 2 for holding food, so that the cooking chamber 21 has a greater capacity to hold food under the same volume; on the other hand, the built-in arrangement of the water storage chamber 5 makes the appearance of the fryer assembly in the present application more integrated, and improves the appearance quality of the fryer assembly.

[0051] The present application does not limit the location and number of the water inlet. In one embodiment, the water inlet is set on the panel 3, in another embodiment, the water inlet is set on the lining 4, and in yet another embodiment, water inlets are provided on both the panel 3 and the lining 4. The user can choose to replenish water from the two water inlets in accordance with his or her own filling habits, thereby improving the user experience.

[0052] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the body 1 is provided with a trigger member 11 on the movable path of the fryer assembly, and the fryer assembly further comprises a blocking member 9 movably provided on the shell, and when the blocking member 9 abuts against the trigger member 11, the water outlet 33 is opened; when the blocking member 9 is separated from the trigger member 11, the water outlet 33 is closed.

[0053] The so-called moving path of the fryer assembly refers to the movement path of the fryer assembly relative to the machine body 1 to move into the machine body 1 or move out of the machine body 1 .

[0054] With such a configuration, when the user needs to cook food, the inner pot 2 needs to be pushed into the body 1. At this time, the trigger 11 abuts against the blocking member 9 to open the water outlet 33, and the water storage chamber 5 replenishes water into the cooking chamber 21 to achieve a tender roasting effect for the food. When cooking is finished, the user needs to pull out the inner pot 2, and the blocking member 9 is separated from the trigger 11 to close the water outlet 33, thereby closing the water storage chamber 5 to prevent the water remaining in the water storage chamber 5 from continuing to be supplied to the cooking chamber 21, thereby causing the humidity in the cooking chamber 21 to increase after cooking, thereby affecting the crisp roasting effect of the food. That is, by setting the blocking member 9 and the trigger 11, the water storage chamber 5 of the air fryer is in an open state only when the inner pot 2 is located inside the body 1. When cooking is finished, after the user pulls out the inner pot 2 from the body 1, the water storage chamber 5 is in a closed state, thereby preventing the water storage chamber 5 from continuing to supply water to the cooking chamber 21.

[0055] As a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, the axial direction of the water inlet 25 is arranged at an angle to the moving direction of the blocking member 9. With such an arrangement, the blocking member 9 only needs to move a small distance to open and close the water inlet 25, thereby saving the movement space that needs to be reserved on the shell for the movement of the blocking member 9, which helps to optimize the structural design of the shell. Preferably, the angle between the axial direction of the water inlet 25 and the moving direction of the blocking member 9 is 90°. Of course, it can also be that the angle between the axial direction of the water inlet 25 and the moving direction of the blocking member 9 is close to 90°, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0056] Furthermore, if Figure 2 As shown, the fryer assembly is pushed or pulled in the horizontal direction to be moved into or out of the machine body, the blocking member 9 has a vertically protruding abutment portion, the machine body 1 is provided with a protruding trigger member 11, and the trigger member 11 is provided with a guide surface on one side facing the pushing direction of the fryer assembly. During the process of pushing the fryer assembly into the machine body 1, the abutment portion contacts the guide surface and moves upward under the drive of the guide surface to open the water outlet 33.

[0057] This embodiment does not limit the connection form for realizing the water outlet 33 and the water inlet 25, and it can adopt any one of the following embodiments:

[0058] Embodiment 1: A water pipeline for connecting the water outlet 33 and the water inlet 25 is provided at the water outlet 33. In order to prevent water from overflowing from the connection position between the water outlet 33 and the water pipeline, and from the connection position between the water inlet 25 and the water pipeline, sealing rings can be provided at the connection position between the water outlet 33 and the water pipeline, and at the connection position between the water inlet 25 and the water pipeline, respectively. A partial area of ​​the blocking member 9 is placed in the water supply pipeline, and an elastic member abutting against the blocking member 9 is provided in the water supply pipeline. The blocking member 9 blocks the water outlet 33 under the elastic force of the elastic member. When the inner pot 2 is pushed into the body 1, the trigger member 11 abuts against one end of the blocking member and drives the blocking member to move upward along the water supply pipeline, thereby opening the water outlet 33. When the inner pot 2 is pulled out of the body 1, the blocking member moves downward under the elastic force of the elastic member to reset to the position corresponding to the water outlet 33 and close the water outlet 33.

[0059] Embodiment 2: Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the fryer assembly includes a sealing sleeve 6, the sealing sleeve 6 has a water conveying channel connecting the water outlet 33 and the water inlet 25, a supporting sleeve 62 is arranged inside the sealing sleeve 6, and a moving channel 61 for the blocking member 9 to move is arranged inside the supporting sleeve 62. By providing the sealing sleeve 6 with a built-in supporting sleeve 62, on the one hand, the function of connecting the water inlet 25 and the water outlet 33 is achieved, and a conveying channel is provided for the water transmission between the water storage cavity 5 and the cooking cavity 21; on the other hand, the supporting sleeve 62 also provides a moving channel for the blocking member 9, eliminating the need for a moving part specially provided on the outer shell for the blocking member 9 to move, that is, the supporting sleeve 62 integrates the function of connecting the water inlet 25 and the water outlet 33 and the function of allowing the blocking member 9 to move to open and close the water outlet 33, the functions are further integrated, and the structural design of the supporting sleeve 62 is optimized. In addition, by providing the sealing sleeve 6, a sealing effect can also be achieved for the water inlet 25 and the water outlet 33. When water seepage or leakage occurs at the water inlet 25 or the water outlet 33, the water will be restricted in the sealing sleeve 6 and cannot flow out, thereby preventing the water leakage at the water inlet 25 or the water outlet 33 from affecting other components of the air fryer.

[0060] Preferably, the sealing sleeve 6 has a vertical section extending in the vertical direction, a horizontal section extending in the horizontal direction, and a curved section connecting the vertical section and the horizontal section. The support sleeve 62 can be configured to extend in the vertical direction so that the movable channel 61 is vertical, and at least a portion of the support sleeve 62 is placed in the vertical section. The blocking member 9 moves up and down in the movable channel 61 to open or close the water outlet 33.

[0061] Preferably, the fryer assembly further comprises a reset member acting on the blocking member 9 to move the blocking member 9 from the open position to the closed position. The reset member may be a spring, or a first magnetic member may be arranged on the blocking member 9. The reset member is arranged to be a second magnetic member having a magnetic property opposite to that of the first magnetic member. The blocking member 9 is reset by the magnetic attraction cooperation between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member.

[0062] Preferably, a sealing body is provided between the sealing member 9 and the supporting sleeve 62. In one example, the sealing body is arranged around the supporting sleeve 62, and the sealing body is interference fit with the sealing member 9 and the supporting sleeve 62 respectively to prevent water in the water storage chamber from flowing out of the gap between the sealing member 9 and the supporting sleeve 62.

[0063] The present application does not limit the structural form of the water storage chamber 5, which can adopt any of the following embodiments:

[0064] Embodiment 1: A water storage tank is provided between the panel 3 and the inner lining 4 , and the interior of the water storage tank is hollow to form a water storage cavity 5 .

[0065] Embodiment 2: A first assembly and a second assembly are respectively provided on the panel 3 and the inner lining 4 , and the first assembly and the second assembly are spliced ​​to form a water storage tank with a hollow interior and a water storage cavity 5 .

[0066] Implementation method three: Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water storage cavity 5 is formed by enclosing a part of the lining 4 and a part of the panel 3. With such a configuration, on the one hand, it is unnecessary to set an independent water tank structure on the panel 3 or the lining 4 to form the water storage cavity 5, and the volume of the water storage cavity 5 is guaranteed to the maximum extent within the limited space between the lining 4 and the panel 3, so that the water storage cavity 5 has a larger water storage space, thereby reducing the number of times water needs to be added to the water storage cavity 5 during a single cooking process, and improving the user experience; on the other hand, compared with the independent water tank structure set separately to form the water storage cavity 5, the method of using the panel 3 and the lining 4 to enclose the water storage cavity 5 together helps to save assembly accessories, thereby reducing the production cost of the water storage cavity 5.

[0067] In the third embodiment, the structure of the panel 3, the lining 4, and the inner pot 2 can adopt the following embodiments:

[0068] Embodiment 1: The panel 3 has a visible area 31 made of a transparent material or a translucent material, the visible area 31 and the water storage chamber 5 are arranged side by side in the transverse direction, and the visible area 31 constitutes a part of the outer surface of the fryer assembly. Such an arrangement can facilitate the user to observe the remaining water in the water storage chamber 5 in real time from the outside, so as to clearly indicate to the user whether the water storage chamber 5 needs to be refilled, thereby improving the user experience.

[0069] Embodiment 2: Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the lining 4 includes a lining body 41 and a visible component 42 arranged on the lining body 41, the inner pot 2 is provided with a window 22 opposite to the visible component 42, the panel 3 has a visible area 31 made of transparent material or translucent material, and the visible area 31, the water storage cavity 5, the visible component 42 and the window 22 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

[0070] With such arrangement, during the cooking process of ingredients, on the one hand, it is convenient for the user to visually observe the remaining water amount in the water storage chamber 5 through the visual area 31 outside the panel 3, eliminating the need for the user to observe the remaining water amount in the water storage chamber 5 after pulling the fryer assembly out of the body 1, thereby enhancing the real-time observation of the remaining water amount in the water storage chamber 5, so as to facilitate timely water injection into the water storage chamber 5, ensure the steam supply in the inner pot 2, make the cooking effect of tender roasting better, and reduce the possibility of insufficient water in the water storage chamber 5 due to untimely observation; on the other hand, the visual area 31, the visual component 42 and the window 22 on the inner pot 2 are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, so that the user can visually observe the changes in the cooking degree of the ingredients in the inner pot 2 on the outside of the panel 3, so that the user can know the baking state of the ingredients in real time according to the color changes, carbonization degree, etc. of the ingredients, thereby adjusting the cooking parameters such as the temperature and wind force of the air fryer, making the frying and roasting process easier to control, and the cooking effect is easier to meet the user's expectations.

[0071] Preferably, the viewing area 31 is made of glass, and the viewing element 42 is also made of glass.

[0072] As a preferred example under this embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the lining 4 also includes a sealing member, which has a main body portion 43 connected to the lining 4, a first sealing portion 44 located on one side of the main body portion 43, and a second sealing portion 46 located on the other side of the main body portion 43; the first sealing portion 44 is sealed with the visible component 42 and the lining body 41 respectively, and the first sealing portion 44 is provided with a positioning groove 45 for accommodating the visible component 42; the panel 3 is provided with a sealing rib 32 extending toward the second sealing portion 46 to abut and seal with the second sealing portion 46.

[0073] By providing a seal including a main body 43, a first sealing portion 44, and a second sealing portion 46, on the one hand, the first sealing portion 44 can cooperate with the visible component 42 and the lining 41 to enhance the sealing performance of the water storage chamber 5 and reduce the probability of water leakage and water seepage in the water storage chamber 5; on the other hand, the first sealing portion 44 also serves to provide a mounting position for the visible component 42, and the functions are further integrated, thereby optimizing the structural design of the seal, eliminating the need to separately provide a mounting position for the visible component 42 on the lining 41, and contributing to the structural optimization of the lining 41; in addition, a sealing rib 32 provided on the panel 3 for sealing against the second sealing portion 46 further enhances the sealing performance of the seal to the water storage chamber 5 and minimizes the possibility of water leakage and water seepage in the water storage chamber 5.

[0074] As another preferred example under this embodiment, Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the liner 4 also includes a sealing member installed on the liner body 41 or the visible member 42, and the sealing member has a sealing lip 47 extending toward the inner pot 2 to abut and seal with the window 22. In a preferred embodiment, the window 22 is an open area provided in the inner pot 2 and opposite to the visible member 42. In this embodiment, the existence of the window 22 provides a channel for visualization of the cooking process, eliminating the need to provide a physical structure for observation on the inner pot 2, which can save materials and reduce the production cost of the inner pot 2; moreover, the window 22 serves as a channel connecting the inner pot 2 and the liner body 41. In addition to allowing the user to observe the cooking status of the food in the inner pot 2, it can also fully expose the visible member 42 to the hot air environment, that is, the visible member 42 can be in direct contact with the hot air, thereby visualizing the cooking process. During the process, the hot air can preheat the water in the water storage chamber 5 through the heat transfer of the visible component 42, so that the water has a certain temperature when entering the inner pot 2, thereby improving the vaporization efficiency of the water, so as to improve the cooking effect of the ingredients. The setting of the sealing lip 47 can prevent the leakage of hot air during the cooking process, so that the hot air transmitted through the window 22 in the inner pot 2 can be transmitted to the visible component 42 to the greatest extent, thereby improving the heating efficiency of the heated visible component 42 for the water in the water storage chamber 5, and at the same time reducing the interference of the hot air on other components inside the air fryer, thereby providing guarantee for the normal operation of the air fryer.

[0075] The present application does not limit the location of the water injection port, and the water injection port may be located in any of the following embodiments:

[0076] Embodiment 4: The water injection port is arranged on the side of the panel 3. Preferably, the height of the water injection port on the side of the panel 3 is level with or close to the height of the top of the water storage chamber 5, so as to prevent water from overflowing from the water injection port. Furthermore, a water injection portion protruding in the horizontal direction is arranged on the side of the panel 3 facing away from the lining 4, and the water injection portion is provided with a water injection channel communicating with the water storage chamber 5, and the water injection port is arranged on the water injection portion. Such an arrangement can facilitate the user to realize the water replenishment operation without pulling the fryer assembly out a certain distance.

[0077] Implementation method five: Figure 4 As shown, the water inlet is arranged at the top of the shell, and a protective cover 7 is arranged at the water inlet; the fryer assembly also includes an adapter sleeve 8 located between the liner 4 and the panel 3, and the adapter sleeve 8 has an adapter channel connecting the water inlet and the water inlet of the water storage chamber 5. The water inlet is arranged at the top of the shell, and the implicit arrangement of the water inlet can be realized during the cooking process, which ensures the integrity of the appearance of the air fryer and improves the appearance quality. In addition, by providing the protective cover 7, external dust, debris, etc. are prevented from entering the water storage chamber 5 through the water inlet. In addition, since the connection components of the liner 4 and the panel 3 are mainly concentrated on the upper part of the liner 4 and the panel 3, that is, the connection components occupy more space on the upper part of the liner 4 and the panel 3, by providing the adapter sleeve 8, the requirements for the location of the water storage chamber 5 are reduced, so that the water storage chamber 5 can be selectively arranged at the bottom of the panel 3 and the liner 4, and the installation space for installing the connection components is reserved for the upper part of the panel 3 and the liner 4. In addition, the water inlet is arranged at the top of the shell. During the cooking process, the fryer assembly can be pulled outward for a short distance to expose the water inlet. By opening the protective cover 7, water can be replenished into the water storage chamber 5, thereby realizing water injection during the cooking process. The entire operation is convenient and easy to implement, which improves the user experience.

[0078] It should be noted that in the fifth embodiment, the specific position of the water injection port is not limited. It can be set at the top of the panel 3, or at the top of the lining 4, or partially at the top of the panel 3 and partially at the top of the lining 4, as long as the water injection port can be connected with the adapter sleeve 8.

[0079] As a preferred implementation of the present application, Figure 4As shown, the inner pot 2 includes a bottom wall 23 and a side wall 24, and the water inlet 25 is arranged at the lower part of the side wall 24. In this way, the water in the water storage cavity 5 enters the inner pot 2 along the bottom wall 23, and vaporizes and rises under the action of hot air circulation, thereby increasing the humidity in the cooking cavity 21 to reduce the speed of water loss in the food; if the water inlet 25 is arranged at a higher position, the water in the water storage cavity 5 is easy to directly contact with the food in the process of entering the inner pot 2 through the inlet, thereby wetting the food, affecting the taste of the food and the heating effect of the food, so moving the water inlet 25 downward can reduce the probability of the food being wet and improve the cooking effect of the food.

[0080] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0081] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0082] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An air fryer, comprising a body and a fryer assembly which is drawable and arranged in the body, wherein the fryer assembly comprises an inner pot with a cooking cavity and an outer shell fixed to one side of the inner pot, wherein the outer shell comprises a connected panel and an inner lining, wherein: A water storage cavity is arranged between the panel and the liner, the panel and / or the liner is provided with a water injection port connected to the water storage cavity, the inner pot is provided with a water inlet connected to the cooking cavity, and the water storage cavity has a water outlet that can be connected to the water inlet.

2. An air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body is provided with a triggering member on the movable path of the frying pot assembly, and the frying pot assembly further comprises a blocking member movably arranged on the shell, when the blocking member abuts against the triggering member, the water outlet is opened; when the blocking member is separated from the triggering member, the water outlet is closed.

3. An air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The axial direction of the water inlet is arranged at an angle to the moving direction of the blocking member.

4. An air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fryer assembly comprises a sealing sleeve having a water delivery channel communicating with the water outlet and the water inlet, a supporting sleeve being arranged inside the sealing sleeve, and a moving channel for the blocking member to move being arranged inside the supporting sleeve.

5. The air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage chamber is formed by enclosing a partial area of ​​the lining and a partial area of ​​the panel.

6. An air fryer according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lining comprises a lining body and a visible component arranged on the lining body, the inner pot is provided with a window opposite to the visible component, the panel has a visible area made of transparent material or translucent material, and the visible area, the water storage cavity, the visible component and the window are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction.

7. An air fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lining also includes a sealing member, which has a main body portion connected to the lining, a first sealing member located on one side of the main body portion, and a second sealing member located on the other side of the main body portion; the first sealing member is sealed with the visible member and the lining body respectively, and the first sealing member is provided with a positioning groove for accommodating the visible member; the panel is provided with a sealing rib extending toward the second sealing member to abut and seal with the second sealing member.

8. The air fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liner further comprises a sealing member installed on the liner body or the visible member, wherein the sealing member comprises a sealing lip extending toward the inner pot to abut against and seal with the window.

9. The air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water injection port is arranged at the top of the shell, and a protective cover is provided at the water injection port; the fryer assembly also includes a transfer sleeve located between the liner and the panel, and the transfer sleeve has a transfer channel connecting the water injection port and the water inlet of the water storage cavity.

10. The air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner pot comprises a bottom wall and a side wall, and the water inlet is arranged at the lower part of the side wall.

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