Air fryer with hidden water tank

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air fryer with a hidden water tank, which comprises a machine body and a cooking cavity arranged at a front opening in the machine body, a mounting groove with a side opening is arranged above the front opening of the cooking cavity, and the water tank matched with the mounting groove is detachably arranged in the mounting groove through the side opening. A liquid conveying system is arranged in the machine body, and the water tank is suitable for being communicated with the cooking cavity through the liquid conveying system. According to the air fryer, the mounting groove with the side opening is formed in the side of the machine body, and the water tank is arranged in the mounting groove, so that the water tank can be hidden, the overall attractiveness of the air fryer is improved, and the use experience of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to an air fryer with a concealed water tank. Background Technology

[0002] In most existing air fryers, the water tank is usually placed outside the machine for easy disassembly, installation, and inspection. While placing the water tank outside the machine makes it easier to disassemble, install, and inspect, it affects the overall aesthetics of the air fryer, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an air fryer with a concealed water tank to solve the technical problem that the external water tank of existing air fryers results in poor overall aesthetics and a poor user experience.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an air fryer with a concealed water tank, comprising a body and a cooking chamber with an opening on the front side of the body. Above the front opening of the cooking chamber is a mounting groove with a side opening. A water tank, matching the mounting groove, is detachably mounted within the mounting groove via the side opening. The body includes a liquid delivery system, and the water tank is adapted to communicate with the cooking chamber through the liquid delivery system. By providing the mounting groove with the side opening on the side of the body and placing the water tank within the mounting groove, the water tank can be concealed, improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and thus enhancing the user experience.

[0005] In one optional embodiment, the sidewall of the water tank corresponding to the side opening is at least partially visible. By making the sidewall of the water tank corresponding to the side opening at least partially visible, users can easily check the water usage in the water tank, allowing for timely replacement or replenishment, thus improving food cooking convenience and user experience.

[0006] In one optional embodiment, when the water tank is placed in the mounting slot, the outer side of the water tank is flush with the side of the unit body. By setting the outer side of the water tank to be flush with the side of the unit body, not only can the water tank be hidden, but the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and the user experience can also be effectively improved.

[0007] In one optional embodiment, the mounting slot is located on the front side of the machine body, and the bottom wall of the mounting slot is adapted to be an inclined structure extending from the rear side to the front side of the mounting slot. By placing the water tank on the front side of the machine body, it is not only convenient to disassemble and install the water tank, effectively improving user convenience, but also allows users to easily check the water usage status in the water tank, thereby better preparing food for cooking. At the same time, by setting the bottom wall of the mounting slot as an inclined structure extending from the rear side to the front side of the mounting slot, residual water generated during the installation and disassembly of the water tank in the mounting slot can be better drained, thereby avoiding the accumulation of residual water and the formation of stagnant liquid, which would affect the hygiene of cooked food and effectively improve the user experience.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, a protrusion is provided on the rear sidewall of the water tank, and the protrusion has a locking groove. The rear sidewall of the mounting groove has a corresponding locking part. When the water tank is installed in the mounting groove, the protrusion is adapted to be separably engaged with the locking part through the locking groove. This separable engagement of the protrusion and locking part effectively limits the position of the water tank, reducing the risk of the water tank detaching from the mounting groove due to shaking of the machine body, thus preventing water supply interruption and damage. This effectively ensures the stability of the water supply and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, a water outlet is provided on the rear side wall of the water tank, communicating with the inner cavity of the water tank. A piston assembly capable of opening and closing the water outlet is movably limited within the water outlet. A water outlet groove corresponding to the water outlet and communicating with the infusion system is provided on the rear side wall of the mounting groove. A push rod is provided within the water outlet groove. When the water tank is installed in the mounting groove, the water outlet is adapted to be inserted into the water outlet groove, and the push rod is adapted to extend into the water outlet to drive the piston assembly to move and open the water outlet. When the water tank is disassembled, the water outlet is adapted to be separated from the water outlet groove and the push rod, and the piston assembly is adapted to reset and close the water outlet. By providing a piston assembly capable of opening and closing the water outlet within the water outlet, it is possible to open the water outlet for normal water supply when the water tank is installed, and close the water outlet when the water tank is disassembled to prevent water from continuing to flow out of the water tank and thus polluting the external environment, effectively improving the user experience.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, an annular sealing element made of elastic material is provided on the inner side of the water outlet groove. When the water outlet nozzle is inserted into the water outlet groove, the inner wall of the sealing element is adapted to have an interference fit with the outer wall of the water outlet nozzle. The sealing element enables a tight seal between the water outlet nozzle and the inner wall of the water outlet groove, allowing water from the water tank to enter the infusion system more effectively through the water outlet nozzle and the water outlet groove. It also prevents leakage from the water tank during water supply, effectively ensuring the stability of the water supply and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the water tank is provided with a flow guide channel, one end of which is connected to the water outlet, and the other end is adapted to extend to the bottom of the water tank cavity and communicate with the water tank cavity. By providing the flow guide channel in the water tank, the water in the water tank can be drawn out more effectively, avoiding the situation where there is water in the water tank but no water can be supplied, thus effectively ensuring the water supply stability of the water tank and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, one of the mounting groove and the water tank has laterally extending guide portions on its two side walls, and the other has a guide groove corresponding to the guide portions. When the guide portions are aligned with the opening of the guide groove, the water tank can move into the mounting groove. By providing the guide portions and guide grooves on the side walls of the water tank and the mounting groove respectively, the installation difficulty of the water tank can be effectively reduced, improving user convenience and user experience. Furthermore, it allows the water outlet to better align with the water outlet groove during installation, thus preventing misalignment, jamming, or damage, and effectively ensuring the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0013] In one optional embodiment, the bottom of the water tank, near the side opening, is provided with a relief groove for inserting fingers. This relief groove is adapted to be formed by an upward indentation in the bottom wall of the water tank. The relief groove provides a point of leverage for the user. By providing this relief groove at the bottom of the water tank, the difficulty of disassembling and installing the water tank can be effectively reduced, and the process can be made more effortless, effectively improving user convenience and user experience.

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

[0015] This application provides a mounting groove with an opening on the side of the air fryer, and places the water tank inside the mounting groove. This allows the water tank to be hidden, improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and thus enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air fryer with a hidden water tank according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembly of the water tank of an air fryer with a concealed water tank according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the water tank structure of an air fryer with a concealed water tank according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank installation of an air fryer with a concealed water tank according to this utility model.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of an air fryer with a concealed water tank according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] Appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 5 The diagram shown is a schematic of an air fryer with a hidden water tank provided by this utility model. The air fryer includes a body 10, a cooking chamber 11 with an open front side inside the body 10, and a hot air circulation system communicating with the cooking chamber 11. The hot air circulation system is adapted to generate circulating heat flow and introduce it into the cooking chamber 11 to cook the food in the cooking chamber 11.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in an optional embodiment, the body 10 is provided with a mounting groove 12 having a side opening 13. The mounting groove 12 is adapted to be located above the front opening of the cooking cavity 11. A water tank 20, matching the mounting groove 12, is detachably provided in the mounting groove 12 through the side opening 13. The body 10 is provided with an infusion system, and the water tank 20 is adapted to communicate with the cooking cavity 11 through the infusion system. By providing the mounting groove 12 with the side opening 13 on the side of the body 10 and placing the water tank 20 in the mounting groove 12, the water tank 20 can be hidden, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and enhancing the user experience.

[0029] In an optional embodiment, at least part of the sidewall of the water tank 20 corresponding to the side opening 13 is made of a transparent material such as transparent glass or transparent plastic. By making the sidewall of the water tank 20 corresponding to the side opening 13 transparent, the user can easily see the water level in the water tank 20, allowing for timely replacement or replenishment, thus improving food cooking convenience and user experience.

[0030] like Figure 1 As shown, in an optional embodiment, when the water tank 20 is disposed within the mounting groove 12, the outer side of the water tank 20 is flush with the side of the body 10. By setting the outer side of the water tank 20 to be flush with the side of the body 10, not only can the water tank 20 be hidden, but the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and the user experience can also be effectively improved.

[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in an optional embodiment, the mounting groove 12 is adapted to be located on the front side of the body 10, and the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 is adapted to be an inclined structure extending from the rear side to the front bottom of the mounting groove 12. By placing the water tank 20 on the front side of the body 10, it is not only convenient to disassemble and install the water tank 20, effectively improving user convenience, but also makes it easier for users to check the water usage status in the water tank 20, thereby better cooking food; at the same time, by setting the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 as an inclined structure extending from the rear side to the front bottom of the mounting groove 12, the residual water generated during the installation and disassembly of the water tank 20 in the mounting groove 12 can be better drained, thereby avoiding the accumulation of residual water and the formation of stagnant liquid, which would affect the hygiene of cooked food, effectively improving the user experience; in addition, In another optional embodiment, the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 is also adapted to be an inclined structure extending from the rear side to the front top side of the mounting groove 12. By setting the bottom wall of the mounting groove 12 as an inclined structure extending from the rear side to the front top side of the mounting groove 12, the water tank 20 can be stably confined within the mounting groove 12 under the action of gravity, reducing the possibility of the water tank 20 falling out of the mounting groove 12 due to the shaking of the body 10, thereby causing water supply interruption and damage, effectively ensuring the water supply stability of the water tank 20 and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0032] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the water tank 20 has a protrusion 21 on its rear side wall, and the protrusion 21 has a locking groove. The mounting groove 12 has a locking part 121 on its rear side wall corresponding to the locking groove. When the water tank 20 is installed in the mounting groove 12, the protrusion 21 is adapted to be separably locked with the locking part 121 through the locking groove. By separably locking the protrusion 21 with the locking part 121, the water tank 20 can be limited, reducing the possibility that the water tank 20 may fall out of the mounting groove 12 due to the shaking of the machine body 10 when it is installed in the mounting groove 12, thereby causing water supply interruption and damage. This effectively ensures the water supply stability of the water tank 20 and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0033] like Figures 3 to 5As shown, in an optional embodiment, the rear side wall of the water tank 20 is provided with a water outlet 22 communicating with the inner cavity of the water tank 20. A piston assembly 23 that can open and close the water outlet 22 is movably limited inside the water outlet 22. The rear side wall of the mounting groove 12 is provided with a water outlet groove 122 corresponding to the water outlet 22 and communicating with the infusion system. A push rod 123 is provided inside the water outlet groove 122. When the water tank 20 is installed in the mounting groove 12, the water outlet 22 is adapted to be inserted into the water outlet groove 122, and the push rod 123 is adapted to extend into the water outlet 22 to drive the piston assembly 23 to move to open the water outlet 22. When the water tank 20 is disassembled, the water outlet 22 is adapted to be separated from the water outlet groove 122 and the push rod 123, and the piston assembly 23 is adapted to be reset to close the water outlet 22. By providing a piston assembly 23 within the water outlet 22 that can open and close the water outlet 22, the water outlet 22 can be opened for normal water supply when the water tank 20 is installed, and closed when the water tank 20 is disassembled to prevent water from continuing to flow out of the water tank 20 and thus polluting the external environment, effectively improving the user experience.

[0034] like Figure 5 As shown, in an optional embodiment, an annular sealing member 124 made of elastic materials such as rubber and silicone is provided on the inner side of the water outlet 122. When the water outlet 22 is inserted into the water outlet 122, the inner wall of the sealing member 124 is adapted to have an interference fit with the outer wall of the water outlet 22. The sealing member 124 can achieve a sealing fit between the water outlet 22 and the inner wall of the water outlet 122, which not only allows the water in the water tank 20 to enter the infusion system better through the water outlet 22 and the water outlet 122, but also prevents water leakage from the water tank 20 during water supply, effectively ensuring the water supply stability of the water tank 20 and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the water tank 20 is provided with a flow guide channel 24. One end of the flow guide channel 24 is connected to the water outlet 22, and the other end is adapted to extend to the bottom of the inner cavity of the water tank 20 and communicate with the inner cavity of the water tank 20. By providing the flow guide channel 24 in the water tank 20, the water in the water tank 20 can be drawn out more effectively, avoiding the situation where there is water in the water tank 20 but no water can be supplied, effectively ensuring the water supply stability of the water tank 20 and the performance stability of the air fryer.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in an optional embodiment, guide structures 30 are provided on the side walls of the water tank 20 and the mounting groove 12. The guide structure 30 includes guide portions 31 extending laterally on the side walls of the water tank 20 and guide grooves 32 on the side walls of the mounting groove 12 corresponding to the guide portions 31. When the openings of the guide portions 31 and the guide grooves 32 are aligned, the water tank 20 can move into the mounting groove 12. By providing the guide portions 31 and the guide grooves 32 on the side walls of the water tank 20 and the mounting groove 12 respectively, the installation difficulty of the water tank 20 can be effectively reduced, improving user convenience and experience. Furthermore, it allows the water outlet 22 to better align with the water outlet groove 122 during installation, preventing misalignment, jamming, or damage, and effectively ensuring the performance stability of the air fryer. Meanwhile, in another alternative embodiment, the guide portion 31 can also be disposed on the two side walls of the mounting groove 12, and the guide groove 32 is adapted to be disposed on the two side walls of the water tank 20. By disposing the guide portion 31 and the guide groove 32 on the two side walls of the mounting groove 12 and the water tank 20 respectively, the above-mentioned effects can also be achieved.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the bottom of the water tank 20 is provided with a relief groove 25 near the side opening 13, allowing fingers to be inserted. The relief groove 25 is adapted to be formed by an upward indentation from the bottom wall of the water tank 20. The relief groove 25 is adapted to provide a point of leverage for the user. By providing the relief groove 25 at the bottom of the water tank 20, the difficulty of disassembling and installing the water tank 20 can be effectively reduced, and the disassembly and installation of the water tank 20 can be made less strenuous, effectively improving the user's convenience and user experience.

[0038] 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. An air fryer with a concealed water tank, comprising a body and a cooking cavity with an opening on the front side of the body, characterized in that, Above the front opening of the cooking cavity is a side-opening mounting groove. A water tank that matches the mounting groove is detachably installed in the mounting groove through the side opening. The machine body is equipped with an infusion system, and the water tank is adapted to communicate with the cooking cavity through the infusion system.

2. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the water tank on the side corresponding to the side opening is at least partially visible.

3. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the water tank is placed in the mounting slot, the outer side of the water tank is flush with the side of the machine body.

4. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove is located on the front side of the machine body, and the bottom wall of the mounting groove is adapted to be an inclined surface structure that extends from the rear side of the mounting groove to the front side.

5. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank has a protrusion on its rear side wall and a locking groove on the protrusion. The mounting groove has a locking part on its rear side wall that corresponds to the locking groove. When the water tank is installed in the mounting groove, the protrusion is adapted to be separable and locked with the locking part through the locking groove.

6. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear side wall of the water tank is provided with a water outlet that communicates with the inner cavity of the water tank. A piston assembly that can open and close the water outlet is movably limited inside the water outlet. The rear side wall of the mounting groove is provided with a water outlet groove that corresponds to the water outlet and communicates with the infusion system. A push rod is provided inside the water outlet groove. When the water tank is installed in the mounting groove, the water outlet is adapted to be inserted into the water outlet groove, and the push rod is adapted to extend into the water outlet to drive the piston assembly to move and open the water outlet. When the water tank is disassembled, the water outlet is adapted to be separated from the water outlet groove and the push rod, and the piston assembly is adapted to be reset to close the water outlet.

7. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The inner side of the water outlet groove is limited by an annular sealing element made of elastic material. When the water outlet nozzle is inserted into the water outlet groove, the inner wall of the sealing element is adapted to be interference-fitted with the outer wall of the water outlet nozzle.

8. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 6, characterized in that, The water tank is provided with a flow channel. One end of the flow channel is connected to the water outlet, and the other end is adapted to extend to the bottom of the water tank cavity and communicate with the water tank cavity.

9. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove and the water tank are provided with laterally extending guide portions on their two side walls, and the other is provided with a guide groove corresponding to the guide portions. When the guide portions are aligned with the opening of the guide groove, the water tank can move into the mounting groove.

10. An air fryer with a concealed water tank according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The bottom of the water tank is provided with a relief groove near the side opening, which allows fingers to be inserted. The relief groove is adapted to be formed by an upward indentation from the bottom wall of the water tank.

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