Frying and baking machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a frying and baking machine which comprises a base assembly and an upper cover assembly capable of covering the base assembly, the base assembly comprises a lower baking tray, the lower baking tray is provided with a cooking groove and a water groove, a water tank is arranged in the water groove, the water tank is provided with a containing cavity and at least one water outlet, the water outlet is communicated with the containing cavity and the water groove, and the water outlet is communicated with the cooking groove. And an air outlet gap for steam circulation is formed between the outer side wall of the water tank and the side wall of the water tank. When the frying and baking machine is used, both the water tank and the water tank are filled with water, steam can be generated only by heating the water in the water tank to boil during heating, and the water does not need to be heated to boil completely, so that the steam can be generated quickly. Meanwhile, after the water in the water tank is consumed, the water in the water tank can flow into the water tank through the water outlet, so that the duration time of the steam is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking appliances technology, and in particular to a grill. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent food from drying out during grilling, a common method is to designate a water tank in the lower grill pan. The water in the tank heats up simultaneously with the lower grill pan during cooking, creating steam to moisten the food. However, these grills require all the water in the tank to boil to produce steam. If the tank is too small, the water can easily boil away, resulting in short-lived steam. If the tank is too large, it takes longer to heat the water and produce steam, affecting the cooking results. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a grill that can generate steam quickly and for a long time.

[0004] A grill includes a base assembly and a top cover assembly that can be fitted onto the base assembly. The base assembly includes a lower grill pan with a cooking tank and a water tank. The water tank has a cavity and at least one water outlet, which connects the cavity and the water tank. A steam venting gap is provided between the outer wall of the water tank and the side wall of the water tank for steam to pass through.

[0005] This grill can be filled with water in both the sink and the tank. During heating, only the water in the sink needs to be boiled to generate steam, rather than heating all the water to a boil, thus achieving rapid steam production. Simultaneously, as the water in the sink is used up, water from the tank can flow out through the outlet back into the sink, extending the steam's duration.

[0006] In one embodiment, the water outlet penetrates the bottom wall of the water tank, and when the water tank is placed in the water trough, there is a gap between the bottom wall of the water tank and the bottom wall of the water trough.

[0007] In this way, the bottom wall of the sink will not block the outlet, preventing the water in the tank from flowing out.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bottom wall of the water tank is also provided with downward protruding support legs. When the water tank is placed in the water tank, the support legs can support the water tank so that the bottom wall of the water tank and the bottom wall of the water tank do not contact each other.

[0009] In this way, when the water tank is placed in the water tank, the support legs contact the bottom wall of the water tank, preventing the bottom wall of the water tank from contacting the bottom wall of the water tank, thus allowing the water in the water tank to flow out smoothly from the outlet.

[0010] In one embodiment, the height of the support leg protruding from the lower surface of the water tank is 0.5mm to 3mm.

[0011] This design ensures that when the support legs contact the bottom wall of the water tank, the distance between the bottom wall of the water tank and the bottom wall of the water trough is 0.5mm to 3mm. This ensures that water can flow smoothly from the outlet and avoids the need for a long heating time to produce steam due to too much water at the bottom of the water tank.

[0012] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the water tank is provided with a positioning rib, and when the water tank is placed in the water tank, the positioning rib abuts against the side wall of the water tank.

[0013] Thus, the positioning ribs can position the water tank, preventing the water in the tank from boiling and causing the tank to tip over. At the same time, by the positioning ribs supporting the side wall of the tank, an air vent gap can be formed between the outer side wall of the water tank and the side wall of the tank, thereby ensuring smooth steam output.

[0014] In one embodiment, the positioning ribs are provided in multiple locations, and the multiple positioning ribs are arranged around the water tank.

[0015] In this way, when the water tank is placed in the water tank, an annular air outlet gap can be formed around the water tank, which facilitates steam output and reduces the impact of steam on the bottom wall of the water tank.

[0016] In one embodiment, the positioning rib is positioned near the upper end of the water tank.

[0017] In this way, the water tank is less likely to tip over.

[0018] In one embodiment, the top of the water tank is open.

[0019] This makes it convenient to add water into the tank cavity and facilitates the drainage of water from the outlet.

[0020] In one embodiment, the upper cover assembly is rotatably connected to the base assembly via a hinge, the water tank is located on the side of the lower baking pan near the hinge, the water tank includes two large-capacity sections located on both sides of the hinge and a connecting section connecting the two large-capacity sections, the connecting section is elongated, and the width of the large-capacity sections gradually increases from one end connecting the connecting section to the other end, and the shape of the water tank is adapted to the shape of the water tank.

[0021] In this way, the sink does not occupy the cooking space of the cooking basin, and at the same time, it can make reasonable use of the extra space near the hinge of the base assembly. Without changing the overall size of the grill, the sink can be set to a larger capacity, thus providing steam for a longer period of time.

[0022] In one embodiment, the base assembly further includes a first heating element and a second heating element, the first heating element being disposed below the cooking tank for heating the cooking tank, and the second heating element being disposed below the water tank for heating the water tank.

[0023] Thus, by actively heating the water tank with a second heating element, this solution can generate steam more quickly than the solution that uses a heating element to heat the cooking tank and then transfers heat from the cooking tank to the water tank.

[0024] In one embodiment, the total flow area of ​​the outlet is 0.7 mm. 2 ~20mm 2 .

[0025] In this way, the small flow rate of water ensures rapid steam generation, and the heat inside the water tank is not easily transferred to the water tank through the outlet, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the water tank's insulation. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a grilling machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a top view of a base assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of a base assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a water tank according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a water tank according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 6 This is a top view of a portion of the structure of a base assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Reference numerals: 10, base assembly; 11, lower baking tray; 111, cooking tank; 112, water tank; 1121, large capacity section; 1122, connecting section; 12, first heating element; 13, second heating element; 20, upper cover assembly; 30, water tank; 301, air vent gap; 31, cavity; 32, water outlet; 33, support leg; 34, positioning rib; 40, hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a grill, including a base assembly 10 and an upper cover assembly 20 that can be fitted onto the base assembly 10. The base assembly 10 includes a lower baking pan 11, which has a cooking tank 111 and a water tank 112. The water tank 112 has a water tank 30, which has a cavity 31 and at least one water outlet 32. The water outlet 32 ​​connects the cavity 31 and the water tank 112. There is a steam venting gap 301 between the outer wall of the water tank 30 and the side wall of the water tank 112 for steam to flow through. Thus, when the grill is in use, water can be filled in both the water tank 112 and the water tank 30. When heating, only the water in the water tank 112 needs to be heated to boiling to generate steam, without needing to heat all the water to boiling, thereby achieving rapid steam generation. At the same time, when the water in the water tank 112 is consumed, the water in the water tank 30 can flow out into the water tank 112 through the water outlet 32, thereby extending the duration of steam generation.

[0040] Furthermore, the water tank 30 is preferably made of a material with poor thermal conductivity. This allows the water tank 30 to provide better insulation, reducing heat transfer into the interior of the water tank 30 and concentrating the heat transfer to the water in the water tank 112, thereby allowing the water in the water tank 112 to be heated more quickly to generate steam. In one embodiment, the water tank 30 is made of plastic, but it is not limited to this; other materials with poor thermal conductivity can also be used, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0041] Please see Figures 3 to 5 The outlet 32 ​​penetrates the bottom wall of the water tank 30. When the water tank 30 is placed in the water trough 112, there is a gap between the bottom wall of the water tank 30 and the bottom wall of the water trough 112. In this way, the bottom wall of the water trough 112 will not block the outlet 32, thus preventing the water in the water tank 30 from flowing out.

[0042] In this embodiment, the water outlet 32 ​​is set to one, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the water outlet can also be set to multiple.

[0043] Furthermore, the total flow area S of the outlet 32 ​​is 0.7 mm. 2 ~20mm 2It is understandable that the "total flow area of ​​outlet 32" refers to the sum of the cross-sectional areas of outlet 32 ​​in the direction perpendicular to the water flow. If this total flow area S is too small, the water in the tank 30 will not be easily discharged; if the total flow area S is too large, the water flow rate will be too high, affecting the rate of steam generation. In this embodiment, the total flow area S of outlet 32 ​​is 0.7 mm. 2 ~20mm 2 This design achieves a small water flow rate, ensuring rapid steam generation, and prevents heat from the water tank 112 from easily transferring to the water tank 30 through the outlet 32, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the water tank 30's insulation. Indicatively, the total flow area S of the outlet 32 ​​can be 0.7 mm². 2 0.8mm 2 0.9mm 2 1mm 2 2mm 2 3mm 2 4mm 2 5mm 2 6mm 2 7mm 2 8mm 2 9mm 2 10mm 2 11mm 2 12mm 2 13mm 2 14mm 2 15mm 2 16mm 2 17mm 2 18mm 2 19mm 2 20mm 2 or at 0.7mm 2 ~20mm 2 Any other value within the range.

[0044] Further, please see Figure 5 The bottom wall of the water tank 30 is also provided with downwardly protruding support legs 33. When the water tank 30 is placed in the water tank 112, the support legs 33 contact the bottom wall of the water tank 112, preventing the bottom wall of the water tank 30 from contacting the bottom wall of the water tank 112, thus allowing the water in the water tank 30 to flow out smoothly from the outlet 32. Of course, in other embodiments, the side wall of the water tank may be provided with supporting ribs, which rest against the side wall of the water tank, thereby preventing the bottom wall of the water tank from contacting the bottom wall of the water tank.

[0045] Furthermore, the height H of the protrusion of the support leg 33 relative to the lower surface of the water tank 30 is 0.5mm to 3mm. It is understood that when the buoyancy force on the water tank 30 is greater than its weight, the water tank 30 will float on the surface of the water in the water tank 112; when the buoyancy force on the water tank 30 is less than its weight, the water tank 30 will fall to the bottom of the water tank 112, thus bringing the support leg 33 into contact with the bottom wall of the water tank 112. Therefore, the height H of the protrusion of the support leg 33 relative to the lower surface of the water tank 30 ensures that when the support leg 33 contacts the bottom wall of the water tank 112, the distance between the bottom wall of the water tank 30 and the bottom wall of the water tank 112 is 0.5mm to 3mm. This ensures that water can flow smoothly from the outlet 32 ​​and avoids excessive water below the water tank 30, which would require a longer heating time to generate steam. Schematic, the height H of the support leg 33 protruding relative to the lower surface of the water tank 30 can be 0.5mm, 0.6mm, 0.7mm, 0.8mm, 0.9mm, 1mm, 1.1mm, 1.2mm, 1.3mm, 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, 1.7mm, 1.8mm, 1.9mm, 2mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm, 2.4mm, 2.5mm, 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.8mm, 2.9mm, 3mm, or any other value within the range of 0.5mm to 3mm.

[0046] In this embodiment, the support leg 33 is configured as a columnar protrusion, and the end of the support leg 33 is hemispherical. The structure is very simple and will not scratch the water tank 112. In this embodiment, there are four support legs 33, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the support legs 33 can also be configured as one, two, three, five, etc., as long as the support legs 33 can support the water tank 30 so that the bottom wall of the water tank 30 does not contact the bottom wall of the water tank 112.

[0047] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The outer wall of the water tank 30 is provided with a positioning rib 34. When the water tank 30 is placed in the water tank 112, the positioning rib 34 abuts against the side wall of the water tank 112. In this way, the positioning rib 34 can position the water tank 30 and prevent the water tank 30 from tipping over due to boiling water in the water tank 112. At the same time, by the positioning rib 34 abutting against the side wall of the water tank 112, an air outlet gap 301 can be formed between the outer wall of the water tank 30 and the side wall of the water tank 112, thereby ensuring smooth steam output.

[0048] Furthermore, multiple positioning ribs 34 are provided, arranged around the perimeter of the water tank 30. Thus, when the water tank 30 is placed in the water trough 112, an annular steam outlet gap 301 is formed around the water tank 30, facilitating steam output and reducing the impact of steam on the bottom wall of the water tank 30. In this embodiment, four positioning ribs 34 are provided, respectively arranged at the front, rear, left, and right sides of the water tank 30.

[0049] Furthermore, the positioning rib 34 is positioned near the upper end of the water tank 30. This prevents the water tank 30 from tipping over.

[0050] The top of the water tank 30 is open. This makes it convenient to add water into the cavity 31 of the water tank 30, and also facilitates the discharge of water from the cavity 31 of the water tank 30 through the outlet 32.

[0051] In this application, the upper cover assembly 20 is rotatably connected to the base assembly 10 via a hinge 40, thus allowing the upper cover assembly 20 to flip open relative to the base assembly 10. In this embodiment, the upper cover assembly 20 includes an upper cover and an upper baking pan, enabling the grill to perform double-sided grilling. Furthermore, with the upper cover assembly 20 open, grilling can be performed simultaneously using both the upper and lower baking pans 11. However, this is not a limitation; in other embodiments, the upper cover assembly 20 may not include the upper baking pan, but only the upper cover, as long as the upper cover assembly 20 can be closed onto the base assembly 10.

[0052] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the water tank 112 is located on the side of the lower baking pan 11 near the hinge 40. In this way, the water tank 112 can be set without occupying the cooking space of the cooking tank 111, and at the same time, the extra space of the base assembly 10 near the hinge 40 can be reasonably utilized, so as not to change the overall size of the grill.

[0053] Furthermore, the sink 112 includes two large-capacity sections 1121 located on both sides of the hinge 40 and a connecting section 1122 connecting the two large-capacity sections 1121. The connecting section 1122 is elongated, and the width of the large-capacity sections 1121 gradually increases from one end to the other. The shape of the water tank 30 matches the shape of the sink 112. In this way, the sink 112 does not occupy the cooking space of the cooking basin 111, while making reasonable use of the extra space near the hinge 40 on the base assembly 10. Without changing the overall volume of the grill, the sink 112 can be set with a large capacity, thereby providing steam for a longer period of time.

[0054] Further, please see Figure 6The base assembly 10 also includes a first heating element 12 and a second heating element 13. The first heating element 12 is located below the cooking tank 111 and is used to heat the cooking tank 111. The second heating element 13 is located below the water tank 112 and is used to heat the water tank 112. Thus, by actively heating the water tank 112 through the second heating element 13, this solution can generate steam more quickly than the solution of heating the cooking tank with a heating element and then transferring heat from the cooking tank to the water tank. It is worth mentioning that the first heating element 12 and the second heating element 13 can be configured to be controlled to open and close simultaneously, or they can be configured to be controlled to open and close independently. With the independent control scheme, cooking food and providing steam do not interfere with each other, thus avoiding the water tank 112 being in a dry-burning state when steam is not needed, making it more convenient to use and helping to extend the service life of the grill. In one embodiment, both the first heating element 12 and the second heating element 13 are heating tubes, which have a simple structure and low cost. In this embodiment, the second heating element 13 is configured in an arc shape, which allows for a longer length within a limited space, thereby facilitating rapid heating of the water tank 112 to generate steam. However, this is not a limitation; in other embodiments, the second heating element 13 can also be configured in a straight line. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the first heating element 12 and the second heating element 13 can also be configured as a single element, thus simplifying the structure.

[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A grilling machine, characterized in that, The device includes a base assembly (10) and a top cover assembly (20) that can be fitted onto the base assembly (10). The base assembly (10) includes a lower baking pan (11) with a cooking tray (111) and a water tank (112). The water tank (112) has a water tank (30) with a cavity (31) and at least one outlet (32) that connects the cavity (31) and the water tank (112). There is an outlet gap (301) between the outer wall of the water tank (30) and the side wall of the water tank (112) for steam to pass through.

2. The grilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outlet (32) penetrates the bottom wall of the water tank (30), and when the water tank (30) is placed in the water trough (112), there is a gap between the bottom wall of the water tank (30) and the bottom wall of the water trough (112).

3. The grilling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the water tank (30) is also provided with a downward protruding support foot (33). When the water tank (30) is placed in the water tank (112), the support foot (33) can support the water tank (112) so that the bottom wall of the water tank (30) and the bottom wall of the water tank (112) do not contact each other.

4. The grilling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The height of the support leg (33) protruding from the lower surface of the water tank (30) is 0.5mm to 3mm.

5. The grilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the water tank (30) is provided with a positioning rib (34). When the water tank (30) is placed in the water tank (112), the positioning rib (34) abuts against the side wall of the water tank (112).

6. The grilling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning ribs (34) are configured in multiple ways, and the multiple positioning ribs (34) are arranged around the water tank (30).

7. The grilling machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning rib (34) is located near the upper end of the water tank (30).

8. The grilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the water tank (30) is open.

9. The grilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover assembly (20) is rotatably connected to the base assembly (10) via a hinge (40), and the water tank (112) is located on the side of the lower baking pan (11) near the hinge (40). The water tank (112) includes two large-capacity sections (1121) located on both sides of the hinge (40) and a connecting section (1122) connecting the two large-capacity sections (1121). The connecting section (1122) is elongated, and the width of the large-capacity section (1121) gradually increases from one end connecting the connecting section (1122) to the other end. The shape of the water tank (30) is adapted to the shape of the water trough (112).

10. The grilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base assembly (10) further includes a first heating element (12) and a second heating element (13). The first heating element (12) is located below the cooking tank (111) and is used to heat the cooking tank (111). The second heating element (13) is located below the water tank (112) and is used to heat the water tank (112).

11. The grilling machine according to any one of claims 1-10, characterized in that, The total flow area of ​​the outlet (32) is 0.7 mm. 2 ~20mm 2 .

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