Convenient-to-install stick clamping device for barbecue oven and automatic barbecue oven

Abstract

The utility model discloses a barbecue oven skewer clamping device convenient to install and an automatic barbecue oven, the barbecue oven skewer clamping device comprises a transmission component, an installation component and a flexible component, and the flexible component defines a skewer clamping hole used for clamping a barbecue skewer; the transmission component is provided with a front wall part and a rear wall part, wherein the front wall part is arranged on the side, facing the near end of a cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, of the transmission component; the stopping part is arranged on one side, away from the far end of the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, of the transmission component; the mounting cavity is formed between the front wall part and the stop part; the mounting component is arranged in the mounting cavity, and the mounting component is provided with an abutting part suitable for abutting against the stopping part so that the flexible component can be clamped and fixed between the mounting component and the transmission component; moreover, when the flexible member is in a clamped and fixed state, an elastic force can be generated, and the elastic force is configured to maintain the abutting contact between the stopping part and the abutting part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of barbecue skewer clamping devices, in particular to a barbecue oven skewer clamping device and an automatic barbecue oven which is easy to install. Background Art

[0002] Barbecue is a popular cooking method, renowned for its convenience and delicious flavor. During the barbecue process, skewers are essential for holding ingredients, and their stability and ease of use are crucial to the overall experience. Traditional barbecue grill skewer clamps are often simplistic in design, lacking convenient installation and stable clamping. This can lead to skewers becoming loose or falling off during use, compromising the barbecue experience and potentially posing a safety hazard.

[0003] With the development of technology, the design of barbecue grills has continued to improve, but existing barbecue grill skewer clamping devices still have some obvious drawbacks. For example, some skewer clamping devices are complex to install, requiring specialized tools or cumbersome steps to complete, which brings inconvenience to the user. At the same time, existing skewer clamping devices also lack a reasonable installation structure design, often requiring complex steps and specific tools during installation, which places an additional burden on the user. In the prior art, the mounting portion that enables the gear transmission component and the portion that enables the insertion of the barbecue skewer are usually located at the same end, so that the transmission component must be installed as a whole before it can be installed into the transmission gear structure, which is inconvenient for the overall installation of the transmission component. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide a barbecue grill skewer clamping device and an automatic barbecue grill that are easy to install.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] A skewer clamping device for a barbecue grill that is easy to install, comprising a transmission component, a mounting component, and a flexible component, wherein the flexible component defines a skewer clamping hole for clamping the skewer; the transmission component has:

[0007] A front wall portion is arranged on a proximal side of the transmission member facing the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven;

[0008] a stopper, which is arranged on the far side of the transmission member away from the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven; and

[0009] a mounting cavity formed between the front wall portion and the stopper portion;

[0010] The mounting member is disposed in the mounting cavity and has an abutting portion adapted to abut against the stopper portion to clamp and fix the flexible member between the mounting member and the transmission member; and

[0011] When the flexible member is clamped and fixed, an elastic force can be generated, and the elastic force is configured to maintain the abutting contact between the stopper portion and the abutting portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the transmission component forms an introduction hole on the front wall portion for the skewer to pass through and be inserted into the skewer clamping hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the transmission component defines a first guide surface on the front wall portion, and the first guide surface is suitable for guiding the skewer to penetrate into the introduction hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the flexible member has a second guide surface formed at the end portion in the length direction of the skewer holding hole, which is adapted to the first guide surface. The second guide surface is adapted to guide the skewer to be inserted into the skewer holding hole to prevent the skewer from piercing the flexible member.

[0015] Furthermore, the first guide surface is a conical surface that is recessed toward the far end of the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, and its outer edge forms a stop edge for resisting the skewers. The stop edge is configured not to resist the insertion of the skewers along the path of the skewers being inserted into the flexible component.

[0016] Furthermore, the stop portion is configured as a protrusion formed by extending inwardly from the inner side wall of the transmission component.

[0017] Furthermore, the mounting member is formed with an abutting groove on the proximal side facing the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, which abuts against the stop portion.

[0018] Furthermore, a guide structure is provided between the mounting member and the flexible member, and the guide structure includes guide grooves and convex ribs that match each other, and the guide grooves and convex ribs are selectively arranged on the inner wall of the mounting member and the outer wall of the flexible member respectively.

[0019] Furthermore, a transmission gear is provided on the outer periphery of the transmission component.

[0020] An automatic barbecue grill comprises a body and a barbecue chamber formed in the body. The body is equipped with the barbecue grill skewer clamping device which is easy to install as described above.

[0021] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The present invention's signature clamping device achieves convenient installation through the ingenious combination of a transmission component, a mounting component, and a flexible component. The transmission component comprises a front wall, a stopper, and a mounting cavity. The mounting component is positioned within the cavity and engages the stopper via an abutment portion, thereby easily clamping the flexible component therebetween. This design eliminates the need for complex installation steps or specialized tools, significantly enhancing installation convenience.

[0023] 2. The flexible member of the present invention generates an elastic force when clamped and fixed. This elastic force maintains contact between the stopper and the abutment, ensuring the stability and durability of the skewer clamping device. This design allows the skewer clamping device to accommodate skewers of different sizes, providing a more secure clamping and preventing the skewers from loosening or falling off during the grilling process.

[0024] 3. The stopper of this utility model is configured as a protrusion extending inward from the inner side wall of the transmission member, and the mounting member is provided with an abutment groove that abuts against the stopper. This design not only enhances the structural stability of the clipping device, but also further simplifies the installation process, making the clipping device easier to disassemble and replace. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only relate to some embodiments of the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention.

[0026] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the automatic barbecue oven in the utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the first side of the stick clamping device of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second side of the stick clamping device of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the structure of the stick clamping device in the utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the stick clamping device in the present invention.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the transmission component in the utility model.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the installation component in the utility model.

[0033] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flexible component in the utility model.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] In the figure, 1. Main body; 11. Grilling chamber; 12. Through hole; 13. Boss; 2. Stick-holding device; 21. Transmission member; 211. Front wall; 212. Stopper; 213. Mounting cavity; 214. Introducing hole; 215. First guide surface; 216. Transmission gear; 22. Mounting member; 221. Abutment portion; 222. Inner cavity; 223. Raised rib; 23. Flexible member; 231. Stick-holding hole; 232. Second guide surface; 233. Guide groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more apparent, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The components of the embodiments of the present invention generally described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings can be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] 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.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used in this patent document shall have the ordinary meanings understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The terms "first," "second," and similar expressions used in the specification and claims of this utility model do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, terms such as "a," "an," or "the" do not indicate a limitation of quantity, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. Terms such as "include" or "comprising" mean that the elements or objects preceding "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising," and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" are used solely to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. These terms are used solely to facilitate the description of the utility model and to simplify the description. They do not 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 the utility model.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "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 communication 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.

[0040] The following describes some embodiments of the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the features of the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0041] See also Figure 1 The utility model discloses an automatic barbecue grill and a skewer clamping device for the barbecue grill that is easy to install. The automatic barbecue grill includes a main body 1 and a barbecue chamber 11 formed in the main body 1. The main body 1 is provided with a skewer clamping device 2. The skewer clamping device 2 is spaced apart from the inner side wall of the main body to prevent the heat from the inner side wall from being directly transferred to the skewer clamping device 2 and thereby damaging the skewer clamping device 2. A through hole 12 is formed on the inner side wall of the main body 1 for the skewer to pass through and be inserted into the skewer clamping device 2. A boss 13 is formed on the outer periphery of the through hole 12 and protrudes toward the barbecue chamber 11. The middle portion of the boss 13 is recessed toward one side of the skewer clamping device 2 to form a third guide surface for guiding the skewer into the skewer clamping device 2 so that the skewer can pass through the skewer insertion hole 14. The boss 13 can also help the user quickly determine the position of the skewer clamping device 2, avoiding multiple insertions and making it more convenient to use.

[0042] See also Figure 2-Figure 5 The skewer clamping device 2 for a barbecue grill disclosed in the present invention, which is easy to install, includes a transmission member 21, a mounting member 22, and a flexible member 23. The flexible member 23 defines a skewer clamping hole 231 for clamping the skewers. The transmission member 21 has a front wall 211, a stopper 212, and a mounting cavity 213. The front wall 211 is disposed on the proximal end of the transmission member facing the barbecue grill cooking cavity, the stopper 212 is disposed on the distal end of the transmission member away from the barbecue grill cooking cavity, and the mounting cavity 213 is formed between the front wall 211 and the stopper 212. The mounting member 22 is disposed within the mounting cavity 213 and has an abutment portion 221 adapted to abut the stopper 212 to clamp and secure the flexible member 23 between the mounting member 21 and the transmission member 22. The flexible member 23 can generate elastic force when clamped and fixed, and the elastic force is configured to maintain the contact between the stopper 212 and the abutment 221. The transmission member 21 is formed with an introduction hole 214 on the front wall 211 for the skewer to pass through and be inserted into the skewer clamping hole.

[0043] It should be noted that the transmission member of the present invention utilizes a front wall and a stopper. The front wall is located on the proximal side of the transmission member facing the cooking cavity of the barbecue grill, while the stopper is located on the distal side of the transmission member away from the cooking cavity. This design spatially separates the mounting portion of the mounting member (i.e., the mounting cavity) from the insertion portion of the skewers (i.e., the guide hole through which the skewers pass to be inserted into the skewer clamping holes). Furthermore, because the mounting cavity is located between the front wall and the stopper, and away from the insertion portion of the skewers, the mounting member can be installed without interfering with the insertion of the skewers. This means that when installing the mounting member, there is no need to first install the next-level transmission member or perform complex spatial adjustments, thereby greatly simplifying the installation process of the entire transmission mechanism.

[0044] It should be noted that the barbecue chamber body 1 in the present invention includes an inner shell and an outer shell, and a barbecue chamber 11 is formed on the inner side wall of the inner shell; and an installation space for accommodating the skewer clamping device 2 is formed between the inner shell and the outer shell. The skewer insertion hole 14 is arranged on the inner shell and at a position corresponding to the introduction hole 214 of the skewer clamping device. In addition, when the automatic barbecue oven is working, the barbecue chamber 11 inside it will be heated to above 300 degrees Celsius. In this embodiment, there is a certain gap between the skewer clamping device 2 located in the installation space and the boss 12 of the inner shell to prevent the skewer clamping device from melting. Furthermore, the skewer clamping device 2 can be installed on a heat insulation board, which can be directly fixed on the rear wall of the inner shell, or can be further fixed on the rear wall of the inner shell through a positioning column.

[0045] See also Figure 6 The transmission member 21 is injection molded. A transmission gear 216 is integrally mounted on the outer circumference of the transmission member 21. The multiple transmission members 21 can mesh with each other to transmit power. The transmission member 21 defines a first guide surface 215 on its front wall. The guide hole 214 is formed in the center of the first guide surface 215 to guide the skewer through the guide hole 214. Specifically, the first guide surface 215 is a tapered surface that is recessed toward the distal end of the barbecue cooking cavity. Its outer edge forms a stopper for the skewer. This stopper is configured to prevent the skewer from being inserted into the flexible member. The transmission member 21 defines a mounting cavity 213. After assembly, the mounting member 22 is generally located within the outer cavity 222. Furthermore, the stopper 212 is configured as a protrusion extending inward from the inner sidewall of the transmission member 21. The protrusion can abut and cooperate with the mounting member 22 to fix the mounting member 22 inside the transmission member 21.

[0046] See also Figure 7The mounting member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines an inner cavity 222 therein. The inner cavity 222 is also generally cylindrical and is used to mount the flexible member 23. In addition, the mounting member 22 has an abutment groove formed on the proximal end facing the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, which abuts against the stopper 212.

[0047] See also Figure 8 In this embodiment, the flexible member 23 is made of elastic silicone, but can also be made of other flexible rubber. A second guide surface 232 is formed at the end of the flexible member 23 along the length of the skewer holding hole, which mates with the first guide surface 215. This second guide surface 232 is adapted to guide the skewers into the holding hole, preventing them from piercing the flexible member 23. In this embodiment, guide surfaces are provided on both the left and right sides of the flexible member 23. The second guide surface 232 is tapered, with its larger end having a diameter greater than the diameter of the introduction hole 214. This ensures that the outer edge of the second guide surface 232 is within the diameter of the introduction hole 214, preventing the flexible member 23 from forming a barrier that could block the skewers. To facilitate assembly, a guide structure is provided between the mounting member 22 and the flexible member 23. This guide structure includes a guide groove 233 disposed on the outer wall of the flexible member 23 and a rib 223 formed on the inner wall of the mounting member 22, which mates with the guide groove 233. It should be noted that after the skewer passes through the skewer hole, the tip of the skewer may deviate from the skewer clamping hole 231 . Without the second guide surface 232 , the flexible member 23 may be punctured during repeated use, thereby reducing the service life of the flexible member 23 .

[0048] It should be noted that during assembly, the flexible member 23 is first embedded and placed in the inner cavity 222. The stopper 212 of the transmission member 21 is then aligned with the abutment groove of the mounting member. The mounting member 22 is then pressed toward the stopper 212 until the stopper 212 abuts the abutment groove. The elastic force of the elastic member 23 causes the two to abut against each other. At this point, the flexible member 23 is clamped and fixed between the mounting member 22 and the transmission member 21. Furthermore, because both left and right ends of the flexible member 23 have second guide surfaces 232, the flexible member 23 can be inserted directly into the inner cavity 222 without regard for direction when it is installed into the first member 21, saving assembly time for the assembler. It should be noted that in another embodiment, the flexible member 23 can also be configured to have a second guide surface 232 at one end, and after being installed into the mounting member 22, it can be positioned at the right end. This can also prevent the flexible member 23 from being punctured by a skewer.

[0049] It should be noted that after the skewer holding device 2 is assembled, the skewer holding hole 231 is disposed on the axis of the transmission member 21. In addition, the diameter of the introduction hole 214 is larger than that of the skewer holding hole 231, so that skewers of various sizes can be inserted into the skewer holding hole 231.

[0050] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A skewer clamping device for a barbecue grill that is easy to install, comprising a transmission member, a mounting member, and a flexible member, wherein the flexible member defines a skewer clamping hole for clamping the skewer; characterized in that: The transmission member comprises: A front wall portion is arranged on a proximal side of the transmission member facing the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven; a stopper, which is arranged on the far side of the transmission member away from the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven; as well as a mounting cavity formed between the front wall portion and the stopper portion; The mounting member is disposed in the mounting cavity and has an abutting portion adapted to abut against the stopper portion to clamp and fix the flexible member between the mounting member and the transmission member; and When the flexible member is clamped and fixed, an elastic force can be generated, and the elastic force is configured to maintain the abutting contact between the stopper portion and the abutting portion.

2. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission component forms an introduction hole on the front wall portion for the skewer to pass through and be inserted into the skewer clamping hole.

3. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission component defines a first guide surface on the front wall portion, and the first guide surface is suitable for guiding the skewer to penetrate into the introduction hole.

4. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end portion of the flexible component in the length direction of the skewer holding hole forms a second guide surface adapted to the first guide surface, and the second guide surface is adapted to guide the skewer to be inserted into the skewer holding hole to prevent the skewer from piercing the flexible component.

5. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first guide surface is a conical surface that is concave toward the far end of the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, and its outer edge forms a blocking edge for resisting the skewers. The blocking edge is configured not to resist the insertion of the skewers along the path of the skewers being inserted into the flexible component.

6. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop portion is configured as a protrusion formed by inwardly extending the inner side wall of the transmission component.

7. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting component is formed with an abutting groove on a proximal side facing the cooking cavity of the barbecue oven, which abuts against the stopping portion.

8. The easy-to-install barbecue grill holder according to claim 3, characterized in that: A guide structure is provided between the mounting member and the flexible member. The guide structure comprises a guide groove and a convex rib that are adapted to each other. The guide groove and the convex rib are selectively arranged on the inner side wall of the mounting member and the outer side wall of the flexible member respectively.

9. The easy-to-install barbecue grill skewer clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A transmission gear is provided on the outer periphery of the transmission component.

10. An automatic barbecue oven, comprising a body and a barbecue chamber formed in the body, characterized in that: The main body is equipped with a barbecue grill skewer clamping device that is easy to install as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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