Tray connecting structure and microwave oven

Abstract

The utility model provides a tray connecting structure and a microwave oven, and relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, the tray connecting structure provided by the utility model comprises a tray and a mounting part, the bottom of the tray is provided with a connecting rod, and the side wall of the connecting rod is provided with an insertion hole; a connecting hole is formed in the mounting part, and the connecting rod is inserted into the connecting hole; a holding structure and a plug connector are slidably connected to the mounting part, a linkage structure is connected between the holding structure and the plug connector, and the holding structure drives the plug connector to move through the linkage structure; the plug connector can move between a first position and a second position, when the plug connector is located at the first position, the plug connector is located on the outer side of the connecting rod, and when the plug connector is located at the second position, the plug connector is inserted into the connecting hole of the connecting rod.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to a tray connection structure and a microwave oven. Background Art

[0002] The trays used in existing rotary microwave ovens are mostly integrated with the rotating shaft of the motor. Since the tray is a component that supports food, it is inevitable that soup will drip onto the tray. The existing fixing method is inconvenient for disassembly and assembly of the tray, which makes cleaning the tray more cumbersome and defective. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a tray connection structure and a microwave oven, so as to alleviate the technical problem of the existing tray cleaning being complicated.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a tray connection structure, comprising:

[0005] A tray, wherein a connecting rod is provided at the bottom of the tray and a socket is provided on the side wall of the connecting rod;

[0006] The mounting part is provided with a connecting hole, and the connecting rod is inserted into the connecting hole; the mounting part is slidably connected with a holding structure and a connector, and a linkage structure is connected between the holding structure and the connector, and the holding structure drives the connector to move through the linkage structure; the connector can move between a first position and a second position, when the connector is in the first position, the connector is located on the outside of the connecting rod, and when the connector is in the second position, the connector is inserted into the connecting hole of the connecting rod.

[0007] Furthermore, the holding structure and the connector have the same sliding direction, and the holding structure is located below the connector.

[0008] Furthermore, the linkage structure includes a traction rod, a sliding groove is provided on the mounting part, a slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove, and the slider is slidably connected in the sliding groove; in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider, one end of the slider forms a holding structure, and the other end is connected to one end of the traction rod, and the other end of the traction rod is connected to the connector.

[0009] Furthermore, a guide rod is provided on the mounting portion, and the guide rod extends along the sliding direction of the holding structure;

[0010] The connector is connected with a limit plate, and the limit plate is provided with a guide hole which is slidably connected with the guide rod.

[0011] Furthermore, an elastic reset member is provided between the mounting portion and the connector, and the elastic reset member is used to make the connector tend to move toward the second position.

[0012] Furthermore, there are two sockets on the connecting rod, and they face opposite directions;

[0013] The number of the holding structures, the connectors and the linkage structures on the mounting portion are two each, and they correspond one to one and are symmetrically arranged.

[0014] Furthermore, the inserting end of the connector is provided with a guiding inclined surface, so that after the bottom end of the connecting rod contacts the guiding inclined surface, the connector can be pushed to move from the second position to the first position.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a microwave oven comprising the above-mentioned tray connection structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the microwave oven includes a cooking cavity, and the tray connecting structure is located below the cooking cavity; a through hole is provided at the bottom of the cooking cavity, so that the connecting rod of the tray can pass through and connect to the tray connecting structure.

[0017] Furthermore, the microwave oven also includes a rotating mechanism, a driving end of the rotating mechanism is connected to the mounting portion, and is used to drive the tray connecting structure to rotate.

[0018] The utility model has at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0019] The tray connection structure provided by the utility model includes: a tray and a mounting portion, a connecting rod is provided at the bottom of the tray, and a socket is provided on the side wall of the connecting rod; a connecting hole is provided on the mounting portion, and the connecting rod is inserted into the connecting hole; a holding structure and a connector are slidably connected to the mounting portion, and a linkage structure is connected between the holding structure and the connector, and the holding structure drives the connector to move through the linkage structure; the connector can move between a first position and a second position, when the connector is in the first position, the connector is located on the outside of the connecting rod, and when the connector is in the second position, the connector is inserted into the connecting hole of the connecting rod.

[0020] During cooking, the tray's connecting rod is inserted into the connecting hole, and the connector is inserted into the socket, locking the connecting rod and preventing the tray from leaving the hole. When the tray needs to be cleaned, the gripping structure can be slid, thereby driving the connector from the socket to the first position via the linkage structure. Without the connector blocking the connection, the connecting rod can be pulled out of the hole, allowing the tray to be removed. The snap-fit connection between the connecting rod and the mounting portion at the bottom of the tray facilitates assembly and disassembly of the tray. Subsequent cleaning of the tray eliminates the need to reach into the microwave oven. This method is not only simple and convenient, but also prevents cleaning water from remaining inside the microwave oven.

[0021] The microwave oven provided by the present invention includes the above-mentioned tray connection structure. Since the microwave oven provided by the present invention adopts the above-mentioned tray connection structure, the microwave oven provided by the present invention also has the advantages of the tray connection structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a tray connection structure provided in Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a slider of a tray connection structure provided in Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tray installed in the microwave oven provided by Example 1 of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a microwave oven provided in Example 1 of the present utility model after the tray is removed;

[0027] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of position A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the tray connection structure provided in Example 2 of the present utility model.

[0029] Icons: 100 - tray; 110 - connecting rod; 111 - socket;

[0030] 200 - mounting portion; 210 - slider; 211 - holding structure; 212 - annular groove; 220 - connector; 221 - guide slope; 230 - traction rod; 240 - slide groove; 250 - guide rod; 260 - limit plate; 270 - elastic reset member; 280 - connection hole;

[0031] 300 - cooking cavity; 400 - support frame; 500 - rotating mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0033] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are also within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientations or positional relationships in which the utility model product is typically placed when in use. These terms are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used solely to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not necessarily mean that a component must be absolutely horizontal or overhanging, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it can be slightly tilted.

[0037] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figure 1 - Figure 5 As shown, the tray connection structure provided by the present invention includes: a tray 100 and a mounting portion 200, and the tray 100 and the mounting portion 200 are detachably connected.

[0040] A connecting rod 110 is provided at the bottom of the tray 100. The connecting rod 110 is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the tray 100 and is approximately located in the middle thereof. The number of the connecting rod 110 can be one, two, three, or the like.

[0041] A socket 111 is provided on the side wall of the connecting rod 110 , and the number of the socket 111 can be one or two.

[0042] like Figure 5 As shown, the mounting portion 200 can be mounted below the cooking cavity 300 via the support frame 400 . A connecting hole 280 is provided on the top surface of the mounting portion 200 , and the connecting rod 110 passes through the through hole at the bottom of the cooking cavity 300 and is inserted into the connecting hole 280 .

[0043] The mounting portion 200 is slidably connected to a holding structure 211 and a connector 220 in the left-right direction. The holding structure 211 is used for the user to hold and slide left-right.

[0044] A linkage structure is connected between the holding structure 211 and the connector 220. The linkage structure is used to transmit the movement of the holding structure 211 to the connector 220, so that the holding structure 211 drives the connector 220 to move through the linkage structure, thereby realizing linkage.

[0045] The connector 220 is movable between a first position and a second position. When the connector 220 is in the first position, the connector 220 is located outside the connecting rod 110, and the connecting rod 110 is in a free state. When the connector 220 is in the second position, the connector 220 is inserted into the connecting hole 280 of the connecting rod 110, and the connecting rod 110 is in a restricted state and cannot move freely up and down relative to the connecting hole 280.

[0046] During cooking, the connecting rod 110 of the tray 100 is inserted into the connecting hole 280, and the connector 220 is inserted into the insertion hole 111, thereby locking the connecting rod 110 and preventing the tray 100 from leaving the connecting hole 280. When the tray 100 needs to be cleaned, the gripping structure 211 can be slid, thereby driving the connector 220 from the insertion hole 111 to the first position through the linkage structure. Without the obstruction of the connector 220, the connecting rod 110 can be pulled out of the connecting hole 280, and the tray 100 can be removed. The snap-fit connection between the connecting rod 110 and the mounting portion 200 at the bottom end of the tray 100 facilitates assembly and disassembly of the tray 100. When the tray 100 needs to be cleaned later, there is no need to reach into the microwave oven to perform the operation. This method is not only simple and convenient to operate, but also prevents cleaning water from remaining inside the microwave oven.

[0047] The handle structure 211 and the connector 220 have the same sliding direction. In this embodiment, both slide in the left-right direction. The handle structure 211 is located below the connector 220. The mounting portion 200 is located below the cooking cavity 300. To provide sufficient operating space for the user, the handle structure 211 is positioned lower and spaced apart from the connector 220.

[0048] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the linkage structure specifically includes a traction rod 230 extending vertically. A slide groove 240 is provided on the mounting portion 200, extending in the left-right direction. A slider 210 is slidably connected within the slide groove 240. The slider 210 is dumbbell-shaped, with an annular groove 212 provided in its center. The annular groove 212 slides within the slide groove 240, thereby preventing the slider 210 from disengaging from the slide groove 240. In a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider 210, one end of the slider 210 forms a gripping structure 211, and the other end is connected to one end of the traction rod 230. The other end of the traction rod 230 is connected to the connector 220. The slider 210 and the connector 220 have the same motion state.

[0049] In order to make the sliding of the connector 220 more stable, a guide rod 250 is provided on the mounting portion 200, and the guide rod 250 extends in the left and right directions. A limiting plate 260 is connected to the connector 220, and the limiting plate 260 extends vertically. The limiting plate 260 is provided with a guide hole that is slidably connected to the guide rod 250. The guide rod 250 and the guide hole restrict each other so that the connector 220 can only move in the left and right directions.

[0050] An elastic return member 270 is disposed between the mounting portion 200 and the connector 220. The elastic return member 270 is configured to cause the connector 220 to move toward the second position. In other words, the user needs to manually pull the gripping structure 211 to remove the connector 220 from the socket 111. Once the user releases the gripping structure, the elastic return member 270 returns to the second position, locking the connecting rod 110.

[0051] Specifically, the elastic reset member 270 can be a spring, which is sleeved on the guide rod 250 , with one end connected to the mounting portion 200 and the other end connected to the limiting plate 260 .

[0052] There can be two jacks 111 on the connecting rod 110 facing opposite directions. There can be two holding structures 211 , connectors 220 and linkage structures on the mounting portion 200 , which are in one-to-one correspondence and symmetrical arrangement.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] like Figure 6 As shown, the inserting end of the connector 220 may be provided with a guiding slope 221 so that after the bottom end of the connecting rod 110 contacts the guiding slope 221 , the connector 220 can be pushed to move from the second position to the first position.

[0055] When the connecting rod 110 contacts the guide slope 221, it pushes the guide slope 221 to move the connector 220 to the sides, and the return spring is stretched. When the socket 111 moves to be flush with the connector 220, the connector 220 is inserted into the socket 111, locking the connecting rod 110.

[0056] The microwave oven provided by the present invention includes the above-mentioned tray connection structure. Since the microwave oven provided by the present invention adopts the above-mentioned tray connection structure, the microwave oven provided by the present invention also has the advantages of the tray connection structure.

[0057] The microwave oven includes a cooking cavity 300, with the tray connection structure located below the cooking cavity 300. A through-hole is provided at the bottom of the cooking cavity 300 to allow the connecting rod 110 of the tray 100 to pass through and connect to the tray connection structure. The user can unlock the connecting rod 110 from outside the cooking cavity 300.

[0058] The microwave oven further comprises a rotating mechanism 500, a driving end of which is connected to the mounting portion 200 and is used to drive the tray connection structure to rotate. After the rotating mechanism 500 is started, the tray 100 drives the food thereon to rotate so as to be evenly heated.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pallet connection structure, characterized in that: include: A tray (100), wherein a connecting rod (110) is provided at the bottom of the tray (100), and a socket (111) is provided on the side wall of the connecting rod (110); The mounting portion (200) is provided with a connecting hole (280), and the connecting rod (110) is inserted into the connecting hole (280); a holding structure (211) and a plug-in connector (220) are slidably connected to the mounting portion (200), a linkage structure is connected between the holding structure (211) and the plug-in connector (220), and the holding structure (211) drives the plug-in connector (220) to move through the linkage structure; the plug-in connector (220) can move between a first position and a second position, when the plug-in connector (220) is in the first position, the plug-in connector (220) is located outside the connecting rod (110), and when the plug-in connector (220) is in the second position, the plug-in connector (220) is inserted into the connecting hole (280) of the connecting rod (110).

2. The tray connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The holding structure (211) and the plug connector (220) have the same sliding direction, and the holding structure (211) is located below the plug connector (220).

3. The pallet connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linkage structure includes a traction rod (230), a sliding groove (240) is provided on the mounting portion (200), a slider (210) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (240), and the slider (210) is slidably connected in the sliding groove (240); in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the slider (210), one end of the slider (210) forms the holding structure (211), and the other end is connected to one end of the traction rod (230), and the other end of the traction rod (230) is connected to the connector (220).

4. The tray connection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide rod (250) is provided on the mounting portion (200), and the guide rod (250) extends along the sliding direction of the holding structure (211); The connector (220) is connected to a limit plate (260), and the limit plate (260) is provided with a guide hole that is slidably connected to the guide rod (250).

5. The tray connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: An elastic reset member (270) is provided between the mounting portion (200) and the plug connector (220), and the elastic reset member (270) is used to cause the plug connector (220) to have a tendency to move toward the second position.

6. The tray connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two sockets (111) on the connecting rod (110), which face opposite directions. The number of the holding structure (211), the plug-in connector (220) and the linkage structure on the mounting portion (200) is two, and they are in one-to-one correspondence and symmetrical arrangement.

7. The tray connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insertion end of the connector (220) is provided with a guide slope (221), so that after the bottom end of the connecting rod (110) contacts the guide slope (221), the connector (220) can be pushed to move from the second position to the first position.

8. A microwave oven, characterized in that: The invention comprises the pallet connection structure according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The microwave oven according to claim 8, wherein The microwave oven comprises a cooking cavity (300), and the tray connection structure is located below the cooking cavity (300); a through hole is provided at the bottom of the cooking cavity (300), so that a connecting rod (110) of the tray (100) can pass through and connect to the tray connection structure.

10. The microwave oven according to claim 8, wherein The microwave oven further comprises a rotating mechanism (500), wherein a driving end of the rotating mechanism (500) is connected to the mounting portion (200) and is used to drive the tray connecting structure to rotate.

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