Multifunctional cooking utensil

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By adopting the upper and lower cavity segmentation structure and double-sided heater design in the multi-function cooking utensil, the problems of large space occupation, high cost and high energy consumption in the prior art are solved, and efficient and energy-saving cooking effects are achieved.

CN222982914UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17ZHEJIANG TIANXI KITCHEN APPLIANCE CO LTD

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Application Number: CN202422049950.5
Authority / Receiving Office: CN · China
Patent Type: Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date: 2024-08-21
Publication Date: 2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration: 2034-08-21

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Technical Problem

Due to the independent heater configuration, existing multi-function cooking appliances have problems such as large space usage, high cost and high energy consumption.

Method used

The upper cavity and lower cavity are divided into structures, and an upper heater and a lower heater are provided on the top and bottom of the upper cavity respectively. At the same time, a double-sided heater is equipped between the two to achieve a design of uniform heat being received by the upper cavity.

Benefits of technology

By integrating double-sided heaters, cooking efficiency is improved, power consumption and cost are saved, while reducing kitchen space occupation and improving convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a multifunctional cooking utensil which solves the problem that a multifunctional cooking utensil in the prior art is high in cost. A multifunctional cooking utensil comprises an upper cavity and a lower cavity, an upper heater is arranged at the top of the upper cavity, a lower heater is arranged at the bottom of the lower cavity, and a double-face heater for heating the upper cavity and the lower cavity respectively is arranged between the upper cavity and the lower cavity. The upper cavity and the lower cavity are integrated, the upper heater and the lower heater are arranged at the top of the upper cavity and the bottom of the lower cavity respectively, the double-face heater is arranged between the upper cavity and the lower cavity, the double-face heater can provide heat for the upper cavity and the lower cavity at the same time, the upper cavity and the lower cavity are evenly heated at the same time, the cooking efficiency is improved, and the cooking effect is improved. And the power consumption and the cost are obviously saved. And the user can finish various cooking tasks by using single equipment without replacing the equipment, so that the cost for purchasing and maintaining a plurality of single-function cooking utensils is reduced.

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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of cooking utensils, and particularly relates to a multifunctional cooking appliance. Background Art

[0002] A multifunctional cooking appliance combining an air fryer and an oven meets diverse cooking needs with its integrated design, saves valuable kitchen space, and provides flexible options, allowing users to choose air frying or traditional baking modes according to the specific cooking requirements of the food. Although this design is convenient, the air fryer and the oven are each equipped with an independent heater, which ensures the independence and professionalism of their respective functions. However, the independent heaters may require additional space for installation, which may not only affect the internal layout and capacity of the appliance, but this configuration also increases the manufacturing cost. In addition, when the two heaters work simultaneously, more electrical energy may be consumed, thus increasing the user's energy expenses. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model provides a multifunctional cooking appliance, aiming to solve the problem of high cost of multifunctional cooking appliances in the prior art.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solutions adopted by the utility model are as follows:

[0005] A multifunctional cooking appliance includes an upper cavity and a lower cavity. An upper heater is provided at the top of the upper cavity, a lower heater is provided at the bottom of the lower cavity, and a double-sided heater for heating the upper cavity and the lower cavity respectively is provided between the upper cavity and the lower cavity.

[0006] Preferably, it includes a cavity, and a heat-permeable partition is provided in the cavity. The heat-permeable partition divides the cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity.

[0007] Based on the above solution, the partition divides the cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity, and different types of cooking can be carried out simultaneously, such as air frying in the upper cavity and baking in the lower cavity, improving cooking efficiency. The separated cavities can prevent the odors between different foods from interfering with each other and keep the original flavor of the foods.

[0008] Preferably, the heat-permeable partition is located above the double-sided heater.

[0009] Based on the above solution, the heat generated by the double-sided heater can be directly transferred upward to the heat-permeable partition and then evenly distributed to the upper cavity. At the same time, an independent cooking process can also be carried out in the lower cavity, improving the utilization efficiency of the heat.

[0010] Preferably, the heat-permeable partition is arranged between the upper cavity and the lower cavity through a fixing component.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing component includes a fixing frame disposed on the outer edge of the heat-permeable partition board, and the fixing frame is fixedly arranged between the left and right side walls of the cavity through lugs.

[0012] Based on the above solution, the use of the fixing frame and lugs can ensure the stability of the heat-permeable partition board in the cavity, prevent the partition board from shifting due to vibration or movement during cooking, and if the heat-permeable partition board needs to be cleaned or replaced, this fixing method can facilitate users to quickly remove the partition board for maintenance.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the upper heater includes a heating coil and a fan for promoting hot air circulation in the upper cavity.

[0014] Based on the above solution, the heating coil can quickly heat up, while the fan can quickly disperse the heat throughout the upper cavity, promoting hot air circulation in the upper cavity, helping to evenly distribute the heat, and avoiding local overheating or uneven heating.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the upper cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity, and the lower cavity is an oven cooking cavity;

[0016] Alternatively, the upper cavity is an oven cooking cavity, and the lower cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity.

[0017] Based on the above solution, users can choose to use an air fryer or an oven according to their cooking needs and can perform two different cooking tasks simultaneously.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, when the upper cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity and the lower cavity is an oven cooking cavity, both the fan and the heating coil are disposed at the top of the upper cavity.

[0019] When the upper cavity is an oven cooking cavity and the lower cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity, both the fan and the heating coil are disposed at the rear side of the lower cavity.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the double-sided heater includes at least one heating tube. When the double-sided heater includes a plurality of heating tubes, the plurality of heating tubes are evenly distributed between the upper cavity and the lower cavity.

[0021] Based on the above solution, the evenly distributed heating tubes can ensure that the heat is more evenly distributed throughout the cavity, avoiding local overheating or insufficient heating.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, it further includes a frying bucket, and the frying bucket is slidably disposed in the upper cavity or the lower cavity.

[0023] Based on the above solution, the slidable frying bucket makes it more convenient to put in and take out food, does not affect the independent operation of the oven, and improves the usability.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0025] The present utility model provides a multifunctional cooking appliance. By integrating an upper cavity and a lower cavity, an upper heater and a lower heater are respectively arranged at the top of the upper cavity and the bottom of the lower cavity, and a double-sided heater is equipped between the two. The double-sided heater can provide heat for both the upper cavity and the lower cavity simultaneously, enabling the upper cavity and the lower cavity to be evenly heated at the same time. This not only improves the cooking efficiency but also significantly saves power consumption and costs. Moreover, users can complete multiple cooking tasks with a single device, reducing the expenses for purchasing and maintaining multiple single-function cooking appliances, and enhancing the convenience of use because users can easily switch between different cooking modes according to cooking needs without replacing the device. In addition, this multifunctional cooking appliance saves kitchen space and makes the kitchen cleaner and more orderly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present utility model and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0027] Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a first schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional cooking appliance in the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 2 FIG. 2 is a second schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional cooking appliance in the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a third schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional cooking appliance in the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a sectional schematic structural diagram of a multifunctional cooking appliance in the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a fixing frame of a multifunctional cooking appliance in the present utility model.

[0032] Explanation of the reference numerals in the figures:

[0033] 1 - upper cavity; 2 - lower cavity; 3 - double-sided heater; 4 - upper heater; 41 - heating coil; 42 - fan; 5 - lower heater; 6 - heat-permeable partition; 7 - fixing frame; 8 - lug; 9 - vertical handle; 10 - horizontal handle; 11 - frying barrel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0034] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0035] Referring to Figures 1 - 5 , this embodiment provides a multifunctional cooking appliance, including an upper cavity 1 and a lower cavity 2. An upper heater 4 is provided at the top of the upper cavity 1, a lower heater 5 is provided at the bottom of the lower cavity 2, and a double-sided heater 3 for heating the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2 respectively is provided between the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2.

[0036] Among them, the multifunctional cooking appliance further includes a cavity, and a heat-permeable partition 6 is provided in the cavity. The heat-permeable partition 6 divides the cavity into an upper cavity 1 and a lower cavity 2.

[0037] Specifically, the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2 of the multifunctional cooking appliance are integrally provided and are divided into the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2 by the heat-permeable partition 6, so that the two cavities are both independent and interconnected. The heat is evenly transferred through the heat-permeable partition 6 to realize the air fryer function of the upper cavity 1 and the baking function of the lower cavity 2.

[0038] The upper cavity 1 is an air fryer cooking cavity, and the lower cavity 2 is an oven cooking cavity;

[0039] Or, the upper cavity 1 is an oven cooking cavity, and the lower cavity 2 is an air fryer cooking cavity.

[0040] A preferred solution: The upper cavity 1 is an air fryer cooking cavity, and the lower cavity 2 is an oven cooking cavity.

[0041] When the upper cavity 1 is an air fryer cooking cavity and the lower cavity 2 is an oven cooking cavity, the heat-permeable partition 6 is located above the double-sided heater 3.

[0042] Among them, the upper heater 4 includes a heating coil 41 and a fan 42 for promoting the hot air circulation in the upper cavity 1.

[0043] The fan 42 and the heating coil 41 are both provided at the top of the upper cavity 1.

[0044] Specifically, when the upper cavity 1 is the cooking cavity of an air fryer and the lower cavity 2 is the cooking cavity of an oven, the fan 42 and the heating coil 41 are located at the top of the upper cavity 1 of the multifunctional cooking appliance. When the power is turned on, the fan 42 and the double-sided heater 3 work together. The double-sided heater 3 not only serves as the heater below the upper cavity 1 but also can serve as the heater above the lower cavity 2, realizing the function of heating both the upper and lower cavities 2 simultaneously. The combined use of the upper heater 4 and the double-sided heater 3 enables the food in the upper cavity 1 to be heated while achieving uniform heat distribution through the rotation of the fan 42, achieving the effect of an air fryer. At the same time, a lower heater 5 is provided at the bottom of the lower cavity 2 and works together with the double-sided heater 3 to ensure uniform heating of the food in the lower cavity 2, not only saving energy but also improving cooking efficiency.

[0045] When the upper cavity 1 is the cooking cavity of an oven and the lower cavity 2 is the cooking cavity of an air fryer, the heat-permeable partition 6 is located below the double-sided heater 3.

[0046] Among them, the upper heater 4 includes a heating coil 41 and a fan 42 that promotes hot air circulation in the upper cavity 1, and the lower heater 5 is located at the top of the upper cavity 1.

[0047] Both the fan 42 and the heating coil 41 are provided at the rear side of the lower cavity 2.

[0048] Specifically, when the upper cavity 1 serves as the cooking cavity of an oven and the lower cavity 2 serves as the cooking cavity of an air fryer, the two are separated by the heat-permeable partition 6, and the heat-permeable partition 6 is located below the double-sided heater 3, ensuring efficient heat transfer and distribution. The lower heater 5 is located at the top of the upper cavity 1 and works with the double-sided heater 3 to achieve a double-sided baking effect. At the same time, the fan 42 and the heating coil 41 are provided at the rear side of the lower cavity 2 and work together with the double-sided heater 3 to form a hot air circulation system for the air fryer cooking cavity, enabling the food in the lower cavity 2 to be quickly cooked under the action of high-speed hot air, achieving the effect of being crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

[0049] Refer to Figure 5 On the basis of any of the above solutions, in order to fix the heat-permeable partition 6 in the cavity, the heat-permeable partition 6 is arranged between the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2 through a fixing component.

[0050] The fixing component includes a fixing frame 7 arranged on the outer edge of the heat-permeable partition 6, and the fixing frame 7 is fixedly arranged between the left side wall and the right side wall of the cavity through lugs 8.

[0051] Specifically, the fixed frame 7 is fixed to the side wall of the cavity by lugs 8 and bolts. There is a groove in the fixed frame 7 for assembling the heat-permeable partition 6, and the heat-permeable partition 6 is snap-fitted into the groove. During disassembly, simply separating the heat-permeable partition 6 from the groove can complete the cleaning, with a simple structure.

[0052] In addition, the double-sided heater 3 includes at least one heating tube. When the double-sided heater 3 includes a plurality of heating tubes, the plurality of heating tubes are evenly distributed between the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2.

[0053] Specifically, the double-sided heater 3 can be 1 heating tube, 2 heating tubes, 3 heating tubes, etc. In a preferred solution, the double-sided heater 3 is 2 heating tubes, which are horizontally and evenly arranged between the upper cavity 1 and the lower cavity 2.

[0054] To implement the air fryer function, the multi-functional cooking appliance further includes a frying bucket 11, and the frying bucket 11 is slidably disposed in the upper cavity 1 or the lower cavity 2.

[0055] Specifically, a handle is provided on the front side of the frying bucket 11. When the upper cavity 1 serves as the air fryer cooking cavity and the lower cavity 2 serves as the oven cooking cavity, the frying bucket 11 is slidably disposed in the upper cavity 1, and a vertical handle 9 is provided on the front side wall of the frying bucket 11. A cabinet door is provided on the front side of the lower cavity 2, and a horizontal handle 10 is provided on the front outer side wall of the cabinet door; when the upper cavity 1 serves as the oven cooking cavity and the lower cavity 2 serves as the air fryer cooking cavity, the frying bucket 11 is slidably disposed in the lower cavity 2, and a vertical handle 9 is provided on the front side wall of the frying bucket 11. A cabinet door is provided on the front side of the upper cavity 1, and a horizontal handle 10 is provided on the front outer side wall of the cabinet door.

[0056] The following further explains the present invention in combination with the working principle:

[0057] In the present invention, the heat-permeable partition 6 is used to divide the cavity into an upper cavity 1 and a lower cavity 2. The double-sided heater 3 is located below the heat-permeable partition 6, enabling the double-sided heater 3 to supply heat to the upper and lower cavities 2 simultaneously. A heating coil 41 and a fan 42 are equipped at the top of the upper cavity 1. The heating coil 41 generates heat, and the fan 42 evenly distributes this heat within the upper cavity 1. The heat is transferred to the upper cavity 1 through the heat-permeable partition 6, thereby implementing the air fryer function, allowing the food to be quickly cooked in high-speed hot air and achieving the effect of being crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. At the same time, the other side of the double-sided heater 3 serves as the heater above the lower cavity 2 and acts together with the heater at the bottom of the lower cavity 2 to provide uniform heat for the lower cavity 2, achieving the cooking effect of the oven, enabling the lower cavity 2 to perform cooking methods such as baking and roasting.

[0058] The present utility model is not limited to the above optional embodiments, and various solutions can be arbitrarily combined on the premise of not conflicting with each other; anyone can obtain other various forms of products under the inspiration of the present utility model, but no matter what changes are made in its shape or structure, as long as the technical solutions fall within the scope defined by the claims of the present utility model, they all fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional cooking utensil, characterized in that: The invention comprises an upper cavity and a lower cavity, wherein an upper heater is arranged on the top of the upper cavity, a lower heater is arranged on the bottom of the lower cavity, and a double-sided heater is arranged between the upper cavity and the lower cavity for heating the upper cavity and the lower cavity respectively.

2. A multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cavity, wherein a heat-transmitting partition is arranged in the cavity, and the heat-transmitting partition divides the cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity.

3. A multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat-transmitting baffle is located above the double-sided heater.

4. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heat-transmitting baffle is arranged between the upper cavity and the lower cavity through a fixing assembly.

5. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing assembly comprises a fixing frame arranged on the outer edge of the heat-transmitting baffle, and the fixing frame is fixedly arranged between the left side wall and the right side wall of the cavity through lugs.

6. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper heater includes a heating coil and a fan for promoting hot air circulation in the upper cavity.

7. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity, and the lower cavity is an oven cooking cavity; Alternatively, the upper cavity is an oven cooking cavity, and the lower cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity.

8. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 7, characterized in that: When the upper cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity and the lower cavity is an oven cooking cavity, the fan and the heating ring are both arranged on the top of the upper cavity; When the upper cavity is an oven cooking cavity and the lower cavity is an air fryer cooking cavity, the fan and the heating ring are both arranged on the rear side of the lower cavity.

9. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that: The double-sided heater includes at least one heating tube. When the double-sided heater includes a plurality of heating tubes, the plurality of heating tubes are evenly distributed between the upper cavity and the lower cavity.

10. The multifunctional cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a frying barrel, which is drawable and arranged in the upper cavity or the lower cavity.