Novel air fryer

Abstract

The utility model relates to a novel air fryer which comprises a machine body, a cooking cavity arranged in the machine body and a frying basket arranged in the cooking cavity, the top of the frying basket is open, a hot air cavity with a downward opening is formed in the top of the cooking cavity, and a hot air circulating system used for generating circulating heat flow is arranged in the hot air cavity. The hot air circulating system is suitable for corresponding to at least part of the top opening of the frying basket, a cover plate with a through hole is detachably arranged at the top opening of the frying basket, and the cover plate is suitable for being matched with the top opening of the frying basket. According to the air fryer, the cover plate with the through hole is arranged at the top opening of the frying basket, so that the top opening of the frying basket can be covered, it is guaranteed that hot air enters and exits smoothly, meanwhile, grease splashing in the frying basket is reduced, and the user experience is effectively improved; meanwhile, the cover plate is detachably arranged, so that the cover plate can be conveniently detached, cleaned and replaced, and the use convenience of a user is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a novel air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, the oil-free cooking method of air fryers is becoming increasingly popular. However, most air fryers currently on the market have an open-top design for their frying baskets. This open-top structure makes it easy for grease to splatter onto the inner walls of the cooking chamber and electrical components during cooking, causing pollution of the cooking chamber and damage to electrical components, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a novel air fryer to solve the technical problem that in existing air fryers, grease in the frying basket easily splashes through the top opening of the frying basket onto the inner wall of the cooking cavity and electrical components during food cooking, thereby causing environmental pollution in the cooking cavity and damage to electrical components, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a novel air fryer, comprising a body, a cooking chamber disposed within the body, and a frying basket with an open top within the cooking chamber. The cooking chamber has a downward-facing hot air cavity at its top, and a hot air circulation system for generating circulating heat is provided within the hot air cavity. This hot air circulation system is adapted to correspond to at least a portion of the open top of the frying basket. A cover with through holes is detachably provided at the open top of the frying basket, and the cover is adapted to match the open top of the frying basket. By providing the cover with through holes at the open top of the frying basket, the air fryer can cover the open top of the frying basket, thereby ensuring smooth hot air intake and exhaust while reducing grease splattering within the frying basket, effectively improving the user experience. Furthermore, the detachable cover facilitates disassembly, cleaning, and replacement, effectively enhancing user convenience.

[0005] In one optional embodiment, a support structure is provided on the inner periphery of the top opening of the frying basket, and the cover plate is adapted to be detachably positioned on the support structure. The support structure is adapted to support the cover plate, and by supporting the cover plate through the support structure, the structural stability of the cover plate during installation can be effectively ensured, thereby improving the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0006] In one optional embodiment, the cover plate is fitted with multiple protective sleeves made of elastic, high-temperature resistant material around its periphery. The cover plate is adapted to abut against the inner wall of the frying basket and the supporting structure through the protective sleeves. The protective sleeves prevent the cover plate from scratching the inner wall of the frying basket during disassembly and installation, effectively improving the user experience.

[0007] In one optional embodiment, the cover plate is provided with a plurality of snap fasteners around its periphery that match the edge of the top opening of the frying basket, and the cover plate is adapted to be snapped onto the top opening of the frying basket by means of the snap fasteners. By providing a plurality of snap fasteners around the periphery of the cover plate to snap onto the edge of the top opening of the frying basket, not only can the structure of the frying basket be simplified, but the installation difficulty of the cover plate can also be reduced, thereby improving the user experience.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, the frying basket includes an outer pot and an inner pot disposed within the outer pot, and the cover is adapted to cover the top opening of the inner pot. By covering the top opening of the inner pot with the cover, not only is the installation structure of the cover simplified, but the applicability of the cover and the air fryer is also improved, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the distance between the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot and the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot is L, satisfying L > 0. The cover plate has multiple limiting members made of elastic, high-temperature resistant material around its periphery. The cover plate is adapted to be snapped onto the inner wall of the inner pot or the inner wall of the outer pot via these limiting members. These limiting members not only prevent the cover plate from scratching the inner wall of the inner pot or the inner wall of the outer pot during installation and removal, effectively improving the user experience, but also limit the cover plate during installation to prevent it from wobbling and causing the covering to fail, effectively ensuring the performance stability of the cover plate. Simultaneously, by setting the height of the outer pot to be higher than that of the inner pot, the cover plate can also be hidden, improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, a first hot air gap is provided between the inner pot and the outer pot. The bottom of the inner wall of the outer pot has an upwardly extending support portion. The inner pot is adapted to be suspended within the outer pot via the support portion. A second hot air gap, communicating with the first hot air gap, is provided between the bottom wall of the inner pot and the bottom wall of the outer pot. A hot air hole, communicating with the second hot air gap and the inner cavity of the inner pot, is provided on the bottom wall of the inner pot. By providing the interconnected first and second hot air gaps between the inner pot and the outer pot, and the hot air hole communicating with the second hot air gap and the inner cavity of the inner pot on the bottom wall of the inner pot, not only can the circulating heat flow in the cooking cavity enter the inner pot through the through-hole on the cover plate, but it can also enter the bottom of the inner cavity of the inner pot through the first hot air gap, the second hot air gap, and the hot air hole, thereby heating the top and bottom surfaces of the food in the inner pot and effectively improving cooking efficiency and results.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the outer edge of the cover plate is provided with a plurality of snap fasteners that match the top opening edge of the inner pot, and the cover plate is adapted to be detachably suspended at the top opening edge of the inner pot by means of the snap fasteners. By providing a plurality of snap fasteners around the periphery of the cover plate to engage with the top opening edge of the inner pot, not only can the structure of the frying basket be simplified, but the installation difficulty of the cover plate can also be reduced, thereby improving the user experience.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, a handle hole is provided in the middle of the cover plate. By providing the handle hole on the cover plate, it is convenient for users to disassemble and install the cover plate, effectively improving the ease of use of the cover plate and the air fryer.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, the hot air circulation system includes a hot air circulation fan for generating circulating airflow, the hot air circulation fan at least partially corresponding to the top opening of the frying basket, and a heating element is provided along the airflow circulation path of the hot air circulation fan. By positioning the hot air circulation fan to correspond to the top opening of the frying basket, the circulating heat flow generated by the hot air circulation fan can better enter the frying basket through the top opening, thereby heating the food inside the frying basket and effectively improving cooking efficiency and cooking results.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0015] This application provides a cover plate with through holes at the top opening of the frying basket, which can cover the top opening of the frying basket, thereby ensuring the smooth entry and exit of hot air while reducing the splattering of grease inside the frying basket and effectively improving the user experience. At the same time, by making the cover plate detachable, it is also easy to disassemble, clean and replace, effectively improving the convenience of use for users. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an overall sectional view of the first embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of the structure of the first embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the structure of a second embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the third embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a partial exploded view of the third embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a partial exploded view of the fourth embodiment of a novel air fryer according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0025] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0027] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used here to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be noted that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," meaning that in one embodiment, the quantity of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the quantity of the element can be one or more. The term "a" should not be construed as a limitation on the quantity. The use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, these terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] Appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the first embodiment of a novel air fryer provided by this utility model. The air fryer includes a body 10, a cooking cavity 11 disposed in the body 10, and a hot air circulation system 20 disposed in the body 10 and communicating with the cooking cavity 11. The hot air circulation system 20 is adapted to generate circulating heat flow and enter the cooking cavity 11 to heat the food in the cooking cavity 11.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the cooking chamber 11 is equipped with a top-opening frying basket 30. A downward-opening hot air chamber 12 is located at the top of the cooking chamber 11. A hot air circulation system 20 is disposed within the hot air chamber 12 and is adapted to correspond to at least a portion of the top opening of the frying basket 30. A cover plate 40 with through holes is detachably provided at the top opening of the frying basket 30, and the cover plate 40 is adapted to match the top opening of the frying basket 30. By providing the cover plate 40 with through holes at the top opening of the frying basket 30, the air fryer can cover the top opening of the frying basket 30, thereby ensuring smooth hot air flow while reducing grease splattering within the frying basket 30, effectively improving the user experience. Simultaneously, the detachable design of the cover plate 40 facilitates disassembly, cleaning, and replacement, effectively enhancing user convenience.

[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a support structure 50 is provided on the inner periphery of the top opening of the frying basket 30, and the cover plate 40 is adapted to be detachably positioned on the support structure 50. The support structure 50 is adapted to support the cover plate 40, and by supporting the cover plate 40 through the support structure 50, the structural stability of the cover plate 40 during installation can be effectively ensured, thereby improving the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0033] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the cover plate 40 is fitted with a plurality of protective sleeves 60 made of elastic, high-temperature resistant materials such as rubber and silicone around its periphery. The cover plate 40 is adapted to abut against the inner wall of the frying basket 30 and the supporting structure 50 through the protective sleeves 60. The protective sleeves 60 can prevent the cover plate 40 from scratching the inner wall of the frying basket 30 during disassembly and installation, effectively improving the user experience.

[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the hot air circulation system 20 includes a hot air circulation fan 21 and a heating component 22 disposed below the hot air circulation fan 21. The heating component 22 is adapted to heat the air inside the cooking cavity, and the hot air circulation fan 21 is adapted to drive the heated air to circulate and form a circulating heat flow, thereby heating the food inside the cooking cavity. In the air fryer, the hot air circulation fan 21 preferably corresponds to the top opening of the frying basket 30. By setting the hot air circulation fan 21 to correspond to the top opening of the frying basket 30, the circulating heat flow generated by the hot air circulation fan 21 can better enter the frying basket 30 through the top opening of the frying basket 30, thereby heating the food inside the frying basket 30 and effectively improving cooking efficiency and cooking effect.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a handle hole 41 is provided opposite to the center of the cover plate 40. By providing the handle hole 41 on the cover plate 40, it is convenient for users to disassemble and install the cover plate 40, effectively improving the ease of use of the cover plate 40 and the air fryer.

[0036] Example 2:

[0037] like Figure 4 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of a second embodiment of a novel air fryer provided by this utility model. The air fryer in the second embodiment has some structural and functional similarities to the air fryer in the first embodiment, which will not be described again here. The difference between the air fryer in the second embodiment and the air fryer in the first embodiment is that the installation method of the cover plate 40A is different.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the cover plate 40A is provided with a plurality of snap fasteners 70A around its periphery, which match the top opening edge of the frying basket 30A. The cover plate 40A is adapted to be snapped onto the top opening of the frying basket 30A by means of the snap fasteners 70A. By providing a plurality of snap fasteners 70A around the periphery of the cover plate 40A to snap onto the top opening edge of the frying basket 30A, not only can the structure of the frying basket 30A be simplified, but the installation difficulty of the cover plate 40A can also be reduced, thereby improving the user experience.

[0039] Example 3:

[0040] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of a third embodiment of a novel air fryer provided by this utility model. In the third embodiment, the air fryer includes a body 10B, a cooking cavity 11B disposed within the body 10B, and a hot air circulation system 20B disposed within the body 10B and communicating with the cooking cavity 11B. The hot air circulation system 20B is adapted to generate circulating heat flow and introduce it into the cooking cavity 11B to heat the food in the cooking cavity 11B.

[0041] like Figure 5As shown, the cooking chamber 11B is equipped with a top-opening frying basket 30B. A downward-opening hot air chamber 12B is located at the top of the cooking chamber 11B. A hot air circulation system 20B is disposed within the hot air chamber 12B and is adapted to correspond to at least a portion of the top opening of the frying basket 30B. A cover plate 40B with through holes is detachably provided at the top opening of the frying basket 30B, and the cover plate 40B is adapted to match the top opening of the frying basket 30B. By providing the cover plate 40B with through holes at the top opening of the frying basket 30B, the air fryer can cover the top opening of the frying basket 30B, thereby ensuring smooth hot air flow while reducing grease splattering within the frying basket 30B, effectively improving the user experience. Furthermore, the detachable design of the cover plate 40B facilitates disassembly, cleaning, and replacement, effectively enhancing user convenience.

[0042] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the frying basket 30B further includes an outer pot 31B and an inner pot 32B disposed within the outer pot 31B, and the cover plate 40B is adapted to cover the top opening of the inner pot 32B. By covering the top opening of the inner pot 32B with the cover plate 40B, not only can the installation structure of the cover plate 40B be simplified, but the applicability of the cover plate 40B and the air fryer can also be improved, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0043] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the distance between the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot 32B and the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot 31B is L, satisfying L > 0. Specifically, when L ≤ 0, such as when L is 0, -1, or -2, the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot 32B is higher than the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot 31B, resulting in poor overall aesthetics; while when L > 0, such as when L is 1, 2, or 3, the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot 32B is lower than the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot 31B, which not only hides the inner pot 32B but also the cover plate 40B. Therefore, the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot 31B is preferably set to be higher than the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot 32B, i.e., L > 0. When the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot 31B is higher than the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot 32B, the cover plate 40B and the inner pot 32B can be hidden, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer.

[0044] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in an optional embodiment, the cover plate 40B is provided with a plurality of limiting members 80B made of elastic, high-temperature resistant materials such as rubber and silicone around its periphery. The cover plate 40B is adapted to be snapped onto the inner wall of the inner pot 32B or the inner wall of the outer pot 31B by means of the limiting members 80B. The limiting members 80B not only prevent the cover plate 40B from scratching the inner wall of the inner pot 32B or the inner wall of the outer pot 31B during installation and removal, effectively improving the user experience, but also limit the cover plate 40B during installation to prevent it from shaking randomly during installation, which could lead to failure of the cover, thus effectively ensuring the performance stability of the cover plate 40B.

[0045] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a first hot air gap 33B is provided between the inner pot 32B and the outer pot 31B. The bottom of the inner wall of the outer pot 31B is provided with an upwardly extending support portion 34B. The inner pot 32B is adapted to be suspended inside the outer pot 31B through the support portion 34B. A second hot air gap 35B communicating with the first hot air gap 33B is provided between the bottom wall of the inner pot 32B and the bottom wall of the outer pot 31B. A hot air hole 36B communicating with the second hot air gap 35B and the inner cavity of the inner pot 32B is provided on the bottom wall of the inner pot 32B. By providing a first hot air gap 33B and a second hot air gap 35B that are interconnected between the inner pot 32B and the outer pot 31B, and by providing a hot air hole 36B on the bottom wall of the inner pot 32B that connects the second hot air gap 35B and the inner cavity of the inner pot 32B, the circulating hot air in the cooking cavity 11B can not only enter the inner pot 32B through the through hole on the cover plate 40B, but also allow the circulating hot air in the cooking cavity 11B to enter the bottom of the inner cavity of the inner pot 32B through the first hot air gap 33B, the second hot air gap 35B, and the hot air hole 36B, thereby heating the top and bottom surfaces of the food in the inner pot 32B, effectively improving cooking efficiency and cooking effect. In another optional embodiment, the hot air hole 36B is also adapted to be provided on the side wall of the inner pot 32B. By providing the hot air hole 36B on the side wall of the inner pot 32B, not only can side air intake be realized to heat the food in the cooking cavity 11B from all directions, effectively improving cooking efficiency and cooking effect, but also the air intake in the inner pot 32B can be increased, effectively improving cooking efficiency.

[0046] Example 4:

[0047] like Figure 7The diagram shown is a schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the novel air fryer provided by this utility model. The air fryer in the fourth embodiment has the same structure and function as the air fryer in the third embodiment, which will not be described again here. The difference between the air fryer in the fourth embodiment and the air fryer in the third embodiment is that the installation method of the cover plate 40C is different.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, in the fourth embodiment, the frying basket 30C further includes an outer pot 31C and an inner pot 32C disposed within the outer pot 31C. The top opening of the inner pot 32C is provided with a cover plate 40C that matches the top opening of the inner pot 32C. The outer edge of the cover plate 40C is provided with multiple clips 70C that match the edge of the top opening of the inner pot 32C. The cover plate 40C is adapted to be detachably suspended at the top opening of the inner pot 32C via the clips 70C. By providing multiple clips 70C around the periphery of the cover plate 40C to engage with the edge of the top opening of the inner pot 32C, the structure of the frying basket 30C can be simplified, the installation difficulty of the cover plate 40C can be reduced, and the user experience can be improved.

[0049] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this utility model. The purpose of this utility model has been fully and effectively achieved. Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of this utility model described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of patent protection defined by the claims submitted herein.

Claims

1. A novel air fryer, comprising a body, a cooking cavity disposed within the body, and a frying basket with an open top disposed within the cooking cavity, characterized in that, The cooking cavity is provided with a downward-opening hot air cavity at the top, and a hot air circulation system for generating circulating hot air flow is provided inside the hot air cavity. The hot air circulation system is adapted to correspond to at least a portion of the top opening of the frying basket. The top opening of the frying basket is detachably provided with a cover plate with through holes, and the cover plate is adapted to match the top opening of the frying basket.

2. The novel air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top opening of the frying basket has a support structure on its inner periphery, and the cover plate is adapted to be detachably positioned on the support structure.

3. A novel air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover plate is fitted with multiple protective sleeves made of elastic high-temperature resistant material around its periphery, and the cover plate is adapted to abut against the inner wall of the frying basket and the supporting structure through the protective sleeves.

4. A novel air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate is fitted with a plurality of buckles around its periphery that match the edge of the top opening of the frying basket, and the cover plate is adapted to be snapped into the top opening of the frying basket by means of the buckles.

5. A novel air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frying basket includes an outer pot and an inner pot disposed inside the outer pot, and the cover is adapted to cover the top opening of the inner pot.

6. A novel air fryer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The distance between the plane containing the top opening of the inner pot and the plane containing the top opening of the outer pot is L, satisfying L > 0. The periphery of the cover plate is provided with multiple limiting members made of elastic high-temperature resistant material. The cover plate is adapted to be snapped onto the inner wall of the inner pot or the inner wall of the outer pot by the limiting members.

7. A novel air fryer according to claim 5, characterized in that, A first hot air gap is provided between the inner pot and the outer pot. The bottom of the inner wall of the outer pot is provided with an upwardly extending support portion. The inner pot is adapted to be suspended inside the outer pot through the support portion. A second hot air gap is provided between the bottom wall of the inner pot and the bottom wall of the outer pot, which communicates with the first hot air gap. A hot air hole is provided on the bottom wall of the inner pot, which communicates with the second hot air gap and the inner cavity of the inner pot.

8. A novel air fryer according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer edge of the cover plate is provided with a plurality of buckles that match the opening edge of the top of the inner pot, and the cover plate is adapted to be detachably suspended at the top opening of the inner pot by means of the buckles.

9. A novel air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate has handle holes in the middle.

10. A novel air fryer according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The hot air circulation system includes a hot air circulation fan for generating circulating airflow, the hot air circulation fan being at least partially corresponding to the top opening of the frying basket, and a heating component being provided on the airflow circulation path of the hot air circulation fan.

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