Air fryer convenient to control multiple fryers

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air fryer capable of being conveniently controlled by multiple fryers, and aims to solve the technical problems that the existing similar air fryers are inconvenient to control by connecting multiple fryers, and particularly, few control modules or keys are arranged at handles of the air fryers and are used for controlling the multiple fryers by connecting the multiple fryers. A handle of the air fryer is provided with a time and temperature adjusting key and a confirmation key, and a wireless connection module and a battery or a wireless power supply module are arranged on a handle circuit board at the positions of the keys, so that a control panel and a main screen menu of a host can be conveniently replaced or matched; intelligent weighing modules are arranged at the bottoms of the main machine and the auxiliary machines, when the intelligent weighing modules are used for on-line control of the main machine and at least one auxiliary machine, the main machine and the auxiliary machines are stacked up and down or arranged side by side left and right, and the main machine sends an instruction to the auxiliary machines and controls the auxiliary machines to work at the same time; wherein the main machine and the auxiliary machine are stacked up and down, and when the main machine and the auxiliary machine are respectively provided with a control panel, the machine automatically judges, and the control panel of the bottom machine is preferentially closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an air fryer control, in particular to an air fryer which is convenient for multiple control. Background Art

[0002] An air fryer is a new type of electric heating appliance that uses high-speed air circulation technology to fry food. Its operating principle is similar to that of an electric oven, but the food it makes is 80% less oily than traditional electric fryers. It is easy to clean in daily use, safe, and economical, making it very popular. However, with the development and advancement of Internet of Things technology and the pursuit and exploration of fast-paced life, the air fryer field has not proposed new technical directions and technical solutions for controlling multiple air fryers. Some existing home appliance interconnection technologies use a master-slave mechanism to achieve linkage, mainly for air conditioners. For example, the application disclosed in the Chinese patent literature is published with application publication number CN117826622A, application publication date 2024.04.05, and the invention name is "Home Appliance Linkage Control Method, Device, Electronic Device, and Medium Based on Master-slave Mechanism." However, these and similar products are difficult to directly apply and promote in air fryer applications. Multiple air fryers are typically stacked or placed side by side, requiring close proximity for sensing and connection. Furthermore, it's difficult to promote and promote the use of separate units. Some wireless sensing modules and function selection modules require further refinement to improve the accuracy of separation and stability. Furthermore, existing air fryer products typically rely on a control panel above the opening and its main screen menu for function control, rarely using buttons on the handle. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings, the present invention aims to provide an air fryer that facilitates multi-unit control. This solves the technical problems of existing air fryers, such as the inconvenience of multi-unit online control, the difficulty of distinguishing between the main unit and auxiliary units for multi-unit online control, and the difficulty of automatically identifying the main unit and auxiliary units. Furthermore, the air fryer rarely requires a control module or button on the handle to achieve control functions and multi-unit control. This objective is achieved through the following technical solution.

[0004] An air fryer that facilitates multi-unit control includes a pot and a handle. The handle is provided on one side of the pot. Key features of the design include time and temperature adjustment buttons and a confirmation button on the handle. A wireless connection module and a battery or wireless power supply module are located on the handle's circuit board, and a control panel and main screen menu are located above the handle. This allows the user to use the existing air fryer or the aforementioned control method between the main unit and auxiliary units as needed by using the buttons on the handle.

[0005] The main unit and auxiliary unit, or a separate main unit, have handles with up and down buttons for adjusting time and temperature. The default display is the temperature. Press the middle confirmation button to switch the displayed temperature. After the temperature and time are set, press the confirmation button to start working. When working, the light will be long red. When it is finished, the light will go out or enter the standby state. When in standby mode, the indicator light will gradually change to the standard standby state. The above is an embodiment of the specific button operation method and button settings.

[0006] When the main unit and the auxiliary unit are stacked up and down or placed side by side, the top of the handle is for rightward function selection and time or temperature increase function, the bottom is for leftward menu selection and time or temperature decrease function, and the middle is the confirmation key.

[0007] A magnetic sensing module is installed on the top edge of the handle housing. When the pot is placed into the main unit or accessory via the handle, the magnetic sensing module in the handle wirelessly connects to the corresponding PCB circuit board of the main unit or accessory, wirelessly controls the device, and performs wireless power supply and signal transmission, eliminating the need for a battery in the handle. This facilitates wireless power supply to the handle, improves its waterproofness, and makes the pot easier to clean.

[0008] The main unit and accessory are each provided with a positioning groove on their tops, and corresponding positioning ribs are provided on their bottoms. When the main unit and accessory are stacked, the positioning groove on the bottom of the upper main unit snaps into the positioning rib on the top of the lower accessory, thereby improving the stability of the stacked unit.

[0009] The bottom of the main machine and the accessory machine are provided with an intelligent weighing module. When the main machine and the accessory machine are stacked up and down and the main machine and the accessory machine are respectively provided with a control panel, the intelligent weighing module at the bottom of the lower accessory machine senses the internal gravity change, and the machine automatically judges and gives priority to closing the control panel of the bottom machine.

[0010] The above-mentioned multiple air fryer control method includes a main unit and at least one auxiliary unit, wherein at least the main unit is equipped with a control panel and its main screen control. When the main unit and auxiliary unit are stacked up or placed side by side, the main unit sends instructions to the auxiliary unit and controls its operation simultaneously. The main unit and auxiliary unit are each provided with an extended handle on one side of the opening, the handle and the pot being an integral movable component, and the PCB circuit boards of the main unit and auxiliary unit are each provided with a wireless control module. The key points of the structural design are that when the main unit and auxiliary unit are stacked up and each has a control panel, the machine automatically determines and preferentially closes the control panel of the bottom unit. When the main unit and auxiliary unit are placed side by side and each has a control panel, the machine automatically determines or closes the control panel of the auxiliary unit according to the user's selection.

[0011] The control panel's main screen menu is provided with a networking button and a reset button at either end. Function buttons for various cooking modes are located between the networking and reset buttons. Four online indicator lights are arranged vertically near the networking button. The main unit's online indicator lights up first and only when the corresponding slave unit is online. The slave units' online indicators display the letters or numbers of the units other than the first one as codes. This is an example of a control panel's main screen menu.

[0012] The main screen menu of the control panel is provided with eight common function selection buttons, the middle is a digital display screen, and display temperature and time buttons, the rightmost button is the main unit and auxiliary unit switch. The above is another embodiment of the main screen menu of the control panel.

[0013] The main screen menu of the control panel of the auxiliary machine is a circular indicator light and is provided with a current temperature and time display. The above is an embodiment of the main screen menu of a control panel on the auxiliary machine.

[0014] The utility model has a reasonable structural design, a feasible, accurate and stable control method, is simple to use and operate, has diverse structural forms, and has great value in promotion and application. In particular, corresponding buttons are provided on the handle of the air fryer, which is convenient for online control operation of multiple units or single-unit control. The utility model is suitable for use as an air fryer that is convenient for multi-unit control, and is a structural improvement of similar products. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the control method of scheme 1 of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The second scheme shows the structure when two machines are stacked up and down.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Scheme 3: Structural diagram when two machines are placed side by side.

[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the main screen menu interface embodiment in the control panel of the host.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the fourth solution of the present invention when two machines are stacked up and down, and part A is framed in the figure.

[0020] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Magnified view of part A.

[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure, in which part B is framed.

[0022] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged view of part B.

[0023] Figure 9 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the main screen menu interface embodiment in the control panel of the host.

[0024] Serial numbers and names of the attached drawings: 1. Main unit, 2. Auxiliary unit, 3. Control panel, 4. Handle, 5. Magnetic induction module, 6. Intelligent weighing module. Implementation Method

[0025] Now, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the structure and use of the utility model are further described. Figures 1-9 As shown, the control method's up / down / left / right functionality describes: When the machines are placed up / down or left / right, one machine can control multiple machines automatically or manually. Its parent-child control functionality describes: A main machine 1 controls multiple auxiliary machines 2 simultaneously, regardless of their location. Specifically, the main machine in this control method is equipped with a control panel 3 and its main screen control. When the main machine and auxiliary machine are stacked or placed side by side, the main machine issues commands to the auxiliary machine and controls their operation simultaneously. The main machine and auxiliary machine each have an extended handle 4 on one side of the opening, which is integrated with the pot as a movable component. The PCBs of the main machine and auxiliary machine are each equipped with a wireless control module. When the main machine and auxiliary machine are stacked and each has a control panel, the machine automatically determines and prioritizes shutting down the control panel of the bottom machine. When the main machine and auxiliary machine are placed side by side and each has a control panel, the machine automatically determines or, based on user selection, shuts down the auxiliary machine's control panel.

[0026] The specific embodiment of the scheme is as follows:

[0027] Option 1, such as Figure 1 As shown in the figure, the function description is as follows: 1. The main unit (machine A) has a control panel, while auxiliary units (machines B and C) do not have control panels. 2. The main unit sends commands to the auxiliary units, controlling multiple units simultaneously. Its advantages are: 1. Simple operation, with one unit controlling multiple units simultaneously; 2. Cost savings, as auxiliary units reduce the costs of PCB circuit boards, surface mount technology, displays, plastic parts, and printing; 3. It meets the personalized needs of consumers, allowing each consumer to purchase a combination based on their needs.

[0028] According to the technical features of the above-mentioned solution one, the accessory machine without a control panel can be further configured with a small-capacity body, and the body with a control panel can automatically default to the main machine, making it convenient for consumers to purchase additional accessories according to their needs; and further, the main machine and the accessory machine are each provided with a control panel, making it convenient for consumers to combine and control them according to their needs.

[0029] Option 2, such as Figure 2As shown, the function description is as follows: 1. When two air fryers are stacked, the machine automatically determines and shuts down the control panel of one of the air fryers (prioritizing the bottom air fryer). 2. There is no limit to the number of air fryers that can be stacked simultaneously, forming a network. The advantages are: 1. Stacking saves kitchen space; 2. When the air fryers are placed one above the other, the machine automatically determines whether to keep the control panel of one air fryer and automatically shut down the other air fryers, making the machine more user-friendly and intelligent.

[0030] Option three, such as Figure 3 As shown, the function description is as follows: 1. When two air fryers are placed side by side, the machine automatically determines and shuts down the control panel of one machine. 2. The number of machines can be connected. Within the set range, the machines will sense and connect. The advantage is that when the air fryers are placed side by side, within the set range, the machine will automatically determine and keep the control panel of one machine, while the other air fryers will automatically shut down their control panels.

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown, in Schemes 1 to 3, a network button and a reset button are respectively provided at both ends of the main screen menu of the control panel. Function buttons for various cooking methods are respectively provided between the network button and the reset button, including: French fries, chicken legs, steak, vegetables, and eggs. Four online indicator lights are arranged up and down near the side of the network button.

[0032] Solution 4, functional overview: product specifications are 230V50HZ1300W (electric heating tube); motor is DC and AC (made into two types of boards according to the manufacturing process); power is 50W. Figure 9 As shown, the main screen menu of the control panel has eight common function selection buttons, the middle is a digital display (displaying temperature and time buttons), the rightmost button is the main unit and auxiliary unit switch, all the functions of the main screen are operated by touch. Figure 5-Figure 8 As shown, the handle is equipped with control keys. The handle and pot are integrated into a movable component. The handle is equipped with a wireless induction coil that generates power through induction with the machine and transmits control signals to the main unit. The auxiliary unit has a working light and a temperature and time display. In normal standby mode, the light is breathing. After the main unit is selected, the working light is solid white. Use the up and down buttons to adjust the time and temperature. The default temperature is displayed. Press the center confirmation button to switch the temperature display. After the temperature and time are set, press the confirmation button to start the process. The process starts with a solid red light. When the process ends, the light turns off or enters standby mode. During standby, the indicator light gradually breathes to the standard standby state. The three control keys on the handle are: the top right function selection (cycle selection) and time or temperature increase function, the bottom left menu selection (cycle selection) and time or temperature decrease function, and the center is the confirmation button.

[0033] In the fourth solution above, the main screen menu at the control panel of the accessory is a circular indicator light, and is equipped with the current temperature and time display. A magnetic sensing module 5 is provided on the top edge of the handle cover. After the pot is placed into the main unit or accessory through the handle, the magnetic sensing module of the handle is wirelessly connected and wirelessly controlled with the PCB circuit board of the corresponding main unit or accessory, and wireless power supply and signal transmission are performed. An intelligent weighing module 6 is provided at the bottom of the main unit and the accessory. When the main unit and the accessory are stacked up and down, and the main unit and the accessory are respectively provided with a control panel, the intelligent weighing module at the bottom of the lower accessory senses the internal gravity change, and the machine automatically judges and gives priority to closing the control panel of the bottom machine.

Claims

1. An air fryer that is convenient for multiple control, the air fryer comprising a pot and a handle (4), wherein the handle is provided on one side of the pot; The handle (4) is provided with time and temperature adjustment buttons, and a confirmation button. The handle circuit board at the button position is provided with a wireless connection module, and a battery or wireless power supply module. The body above the handle is provided with a control panel and a main screen menu.

2. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 1, characterized in that The main unit (1) and the auxiliary unit (2) of the air fryer, or the handle (4) of the independent main unit, are provided with up and down buttons for adjusting the time and temperature. The temperature is displayed by default. The middle confirmation button is pressed to switch the displayed temperature. After the temperature and time are set, the confirmation button is pressed to start working. When the working starts, the light is long red. When the working ends, the light goes out or enters the standby state. When the standby state is in standby mode, the indicator light gradually changes to the standard state under standby mode.

3. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 2, characterized in that When the main unit (1) and the auxiliary unit (2) are stacked up and down or placed side by side, the top of the handle (4) is for rightward function selection and time or temperature increase function, the bottom is for leftward menu selection and time or temperature decrease function, and the middle is a confirmation key.

4. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 1, characterized in that A magnetic induction module (5) is provided on the top edge of the cover of the handle (4). When the pot is placed into the main machine or the auxiliary machine through the handle, the magnetic induction module of the handle is wirelessly connected to and wirelessly controlled by the PCB circuit board of the corresponding main machine or the auxiliary machine, and wireless power supply and signal transmission are performed, and a battery is omitted in the handle.

5. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 2, characterized in that The tops of the main machine (1) and the auxiliary machine (2) are respectively provided with positioning grooves, and the bottoms of the main machine and the auxiliary machine corresponding to the positioning grooves are provided with positioning ribs; when the main machine and the auxiliary machine are stacked up and down, the positioning grooves at the bottom of the upper main machine are buckled into the positioning ribs at the top of the lower auxiliary machine.

6. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 2, characterized in that The bottom of the main machine (1) and the auxiliary machine (2) are provided with an intelligent weighing module (6). When the main machine and the auxiliary machine are placed one above the other and the main machine and the auxiliary machine are respectively provided with a control panel (3), the intelligent weighing module at the bottom of the lower auxiliary machine senses the internal gravity change, and the machine automatically determines and preferentially closes the control panel (3) of the lower machine.

7. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 1, characterized in that A network button and a reset button are provided at both ends of the main screen menu of the control panel (3) above the handle (4), and function buttons for various cooking methods are provided between the network button and the reset button. Four online indicator lights are arranged in an upper and lower arrangement near the network button.

8. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 7, characterized in that The main screen menu of the control panel (3) is provided with eight common function selection buttons, the middle of which is a digital display screen and buttons for displaying temperature and time, and the rightmost button is for switching between the main unit (1) and the auxiliary unit (2).

9. The air fryer that is convenient for multiple control according to claim 2, characterized in that The main screen menu at the control panel (3) of the auxiliary machine (2) is a circular indicator light and is provided with a current temperature and time display.

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