Air fryer

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air fryer and relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, the air fryer comprises a cooking main body and a steam device, a cooking cavity is formed in the cooking main body, a partition plate is arranged in the cooking main body, and the partition plate divides the cooking cavity into at least two unit cavities; the steam device is connected with at least two steam pipes, the output end of one steam pipe is communicated with one unit cavity, and at least part of the steam pipes are provided with control valves. According to the technical scheme provided by the utility model, water replenishing cooking of the air fryer is realized, so that the air fryer achieves a better cooking effect, and the practicability and the reliability of the air fryer are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen equipment technology, and in particular to an air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, air fryers mostly use a method of circulating high-temperature hot air in the cooking chamber to cook the food inside the cooking chamber thoroughly by applying a certain amount of heat, thus ensuring the stable operation of the air fryer.

[0003] However, cooking methods that use hot air to continuously heat food can easily cause the moisture in the food to be evaporated by the hot air, resulting in the food being mostly dry and tough after cooking. This makes it difficult to meet various cooking needs and reduces the cooking effect and practicality of the air fryer. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to propose an air fryer that enables water replenishment during cooking, thereby achieving better cooking results and improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the air fryer proposed in this utility model includes a cooking body and a steam device. The cooking body has a cooking cavity, and a partition is provided inside the cooking body to divide the cooking cavity into at least two unit chambers. The steam device is connected to at least two steam pipes, the output end of one of the steam pipes is connected to one of the unit chambers, and at least a portion of the steam pipes are provided with control valves.

[0006] In one embodiment, at least one of the at least two steam pipes is provided with a control valve, and at least one of the steam pipes is not provided with a control valve.

[0007] In one embodiment, the air fryer further includes a controller electrically connected to the control valve, the controller being capable of controlling the steam flow rate and / or steam flow time of the control valve.

[0008] In one embodiment, the partition is detachably disposed in the cooking cavity.

[0009] In one embodiment, the air fryer further includes a position switch, which is disposed on the partition or on the inner wall of the cooking cavity opposite to the partition, and the position switch is used to determine whether the partition is installed in the cooking cavity.

[0010] In one embodiment, the steam device includes a water supply assembly and a steam generator, the water supply assembly being piped to the steam generator, and at least two steam pipes being connected to the steam generator.

[0011] In one embodiment, the water supply assembly includes a water tank structure and a pumping device, the water tank structure being connected to the cooking body; the pumping device being piped to the water tank structure and connected to the injection end pipe of the steam generator.

[0012] In one embodiment, the water pump and the steam generator are disposed within the cooking body. The cooking body has a flow channel that is connected to the water pump pipe. A trigger post protrudes from the bottom wall of the flow channel. The water tank structure has a water inlet on the side facing the cooking body. A drain valve is provided in the water inlet, and the water inlet is connected to the flow channel to allow the trigger post to open the drain valve.

[0013] In one embodiment, a mounting boss is provided on one side of the water tank structure. The mounting boss has the water injection hole. A first sealing element is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting boss. The mounting boss is inserted into the flow channel. The first sealing element abuts against and seals the inner wall of the flow channel.

[0014] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the cooking cavity is provided with one of a limiting groove or a limiting protrusion, and the periphery of the partition is provided with the other of a limiting groove or a limiting protrusion, wherein the limiting protrusion engages with the limiting groove.

[0015] In one embodiment, a second sealing element is provided on the periphery of the partition, and the second sealing element abuts against and seals the inner wall of the cooking cavity.

[0016] In one embodiment, the air fryer further includes a support structure, which is detachably disposed within the cooking cavity and used to support the food to be cooked.

[0017] In one embodiment, the number of the supporting structures is at least two, and the at least two supporting structures are respectively disposed in at least two unit cavities.

[0018] In one embodiment, the air fryer further includes a heating system installed on the cooking body and used to deliver heat to the cooking cavity.

[0019] In one embodiment, the heating system includes at least two heating devices, one of which is installed in one of the unit chambers.

[0020] The technical solution of this utility model, by connecting at least two steam pipes to the steam device and respectively connecting them to at least two unit chambers, allows the steam generated by the steam device to be stably delivered to the unit chambers through the steam pipes. This facilitates the use of steam to replenish moisture to the food in the unit chambers, preventing the food from becoming dry and tough after cooking, and achieving better cooking results in the air fryer. Simultaneously, by installing control valves on at least some of the steam pipes, the on / off state of the steam pipes can be controlled. This allows the air fryer to place foods with different moisture requirements in at least two unit chambers, and correspondingly control the opening of the control valves on the steam pipes connecting to the corresponding unit chambers. This enables the air fryer to better meet the cooking needs of multiple foods simultaneously, further improving the cooking effect and practicality of the air fryer. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air fryer provided by this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of an air fryer;

[0024] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure of another embodiment of an air fryer;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial structural cross-sectional view of another embodiment of an air fryer;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the steam device of an air fryer;

[0028] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an air fryer;

[0029] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0030] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0031] 100. Air fryer; 10. Cooking body; 11. Cooking cavity; 111. Unit chamber; 13. Flow channel; 131. Trigger column; 15. Limiting groove; 30. Partition; 31. Limiting protrusion; 33. Second seal; 50. Steam device; 51. Water supply assembly; 511. Water tank structure; 5111. Mounting boss; 5113. Water inlet; 5115. Drain valve; 5117. First seal; 513. Pumping equipment; 53. Steam generator; 55. Steam pipe; 531. Control valve; 70. Bearing structure; 90. Heating device. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0033] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0034] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0035] In related technologies, air fryers mostly use a method of circulating high-temperature hot air in the cooking chamber to cook the food thoroughly and ensure stable operation. However, this method of continuously heating food with hot air can easily cause the moisture in the food to evaporate, resulting in a dry texture that fails to meet various cooking needs and reduces the cooking effect and practicality of the air fryer. To address these issues, this utility model proposes an air fryer 100.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 8 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 includes a cooking body 10 and a steam device 50. The cooking body 10 has a cooking cavity 11 formed therein, and a partition 30 is provided inside the cooking body 10, which divides the cooking cavity 11 into at least two unit chambers 111. The steam device 50 is connected to at least two steam pipes 55, and the output end of one steam pipe 55 is connected to one unit chamber 111. At least a portion of the steam pipes 55 are provided with control valves 531.

[0037] Understandably, during the cooking process, the air inside the cooking chamber 11 is heated and circulated within it to allow the heat to penetrate the food more effectively, ensuring it is thoroughly cooked. However, under the influence of heat, the moisture in the food evaporates, resulting in a lower moisture content and a drier texture after cooking. Consequently, the air fryer 100 cannot effectively retain moisture and preserve the freshness of the food.

[0038] In this application, by equipping the air fryer 100 with a steam device 50, which generates a certain amount of steam, and connecting the steam output end of the steam device 50 to the steam pipe 55, and connecting the output end of the steam pipe 55 to the unit chamber 111 of the cooking cavity 11, the steam generated by the steam device 50 can be stably delivered to the unit chamber 111 through the steam pipe 55, so that a certain humid environment can be formed in the unit chamber 111. This is beneficial for replenishing the moisture of the food by using the steam during the cooking process, reducing the evaporation of moisture from the food, effectively preventing the food from becoming dry after cooking, and achieving a better cooking effect for the air fryer 100.

[0039] By dividing the cooking chamber 11 into at least two unit chambers 111 within the cooking body 10 using a partition 30, and connecting the steam device 50 to at least two steam pipes 55, each steam pipe 55 can output steam. Connecting the output end of one steam pipe 55 to one unit chamber 111 allows each unit chamber 111 within the cooking body 10 to receive a certain amount of steam for cooking, thus improving the cooking effect of the air fryer 100. By forming at least two unit chambers 111 within the air fryer 100, cooking operations can be performed in multiple unit chambers 111, enabling the air fryer 100 to simultaneously cook multiple ingredients, or to perform multiple cooking methods for the same ingredient using multiple unit chambers 111 for comparison. This effectively enriches the cooking functions of the air fryer 100 and improves its practicality.

[0040] By installing a control valve 531 on at least a portion of the steam pipe 55, the control valve 531 can control the opening and closing of the steam pipe 55. Furthermore, when the control valve 531 is an electrically controlled valve with adjustable valve opening, the steam flow rate within the steam pipe 55 can be regulated by adjusting the valve opening. Consequently, when the air fryer 100 needs to perform different cooking operations in different unit chambers 111, the control valve 531 connecting the steam pipe 55 of the corresponding unit chamber 111 can be controlled according to the ingredients being cooked and the desired texture. This ensures that the ingredients in multiple unit chambers 111 can better meet the required cooking effects and moisture content after cooking, effectively enriching the cooking functions and efficiency of the air fryer 100. This allows the air fryer 100 to better meet user needs, achieve better cooking results, and further improve the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0041] It should be noted that the steam device 50 can be configured such that one steam pipe 55 is not equipped with a control valve 531, while control valves 531 are installed on all other steam pipes 55. This allows one unit chamber 111 of the cooking body 10 to stably input steam when the steam device 50 is operating, and the control valves 531 on the steam pipes 55 connected to other unit chambers 111 to be adjusted accordingly when steam is needed, thus enabling more convenient operation and control of the air fryer 100. Alternatively, the steam device 50 can be configured such that all steam pipes 55 are equipped with control valves 531, allowing the air fryer 100 to adjust the control valves 531 on multiple steam pipes 55 using the control system. This allows each unit chamber 111 to perform cooking operations with varying water replenishment requirements, further enriching the cooking functions of the air fryer 100 and achieving better cooking results.

[0042] The technical solution of this utility model, by connecting at least two steam pipes 55 connected to the steam device 50 to at least two unit chambers 111 respectively, allows the steam generated by the steam device 50 to be stably delivered to the unit chambers 111 through the steam pipes 55. This facilitates the use of steam to replenish moisture to the food in the unit chambers 111, preventing the food from becoming dry and tough after cooking, and achieving better cooking results in the air fryer 100. Simultaneously, by installing control valves 531 on at least some of the steam pipes 55, the on / off state of the steam pipes 55 can be controlled. This allows the air fryer 100 to place foods with different moisture requirements in at least two unit chambers 111, and correspondingly control the opening of the control valves on the steam pipes 55 connected to the corresponding unit chambers 111. This enables the air fryer 100 to better meet the cooking needs of multiple foods simultaneously, further improving the cooking effect and practicality of the air fryer 100.

[0043] Reference Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the at least two steam pipes 55 is provided with a control valve 531, and at least one of the steam pipes 55 is not provided with a control valve 531.

[0044] In this embodiment, by providing a control valve 531 to at least one steam pipe 55 and not providing a control valve 531 to at least one steam pipe 55, at least one unit chamber 111 of the air fryer 100 can remain connected to the steam pipe 55. This allows steam to be stably and continuously supplied to the connected unit chamber 111 through the steam pipe 55 without the control valve 531 when the steam device 50 is operating. The control valve 531 can be used to regulate the amount of steam in the unit chamber 111 connected to the steam pipe 55 with the control valve 531. This allows the air fryer 100 to better create different cooking steam environments in at least two unit chambers 111, meeting the user's personalized needs, effectively enriching the cooking functions of the air fryer 100, and further improving the structural reliability and practicality of the air fryer 100.

[0045] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the control valve 531. The controller is capable of controlling the steam flow rate and / or steam flow time of the control valve 531.

[0046] In this embodiment, the controller can connect to the control valve 531 via a wire to achieve electrical control of the control valve 531; alternatively, a signal transmitter and receiver can be used to connect the controller to the control valve 531 via an electrical signal, enabling the controller to control the control valve 531. By issuing control commands to the control valve 531, the controller can regulate the valve opening degree, valve on / off conditions, etc., thereby controlling the amount of steam supplied from the steam pipe 55 to the unit chamber 111 and the duration of steam supply. This helps to better meet the supplementary steam requirements for food cooking and the needs of steam cooking at different stages, resulting in better cooking performance of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, controlling the control valve 531 with the controller also improves the automation level of the air fryer 100, further enhancing its ease of operation and practicality.

[0047] See Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the steam device 50 includes a water supply component 51 and a steam generator 53. The water supply component 51 is connected to the steam generator 53 by a pipe, and at least two steam pipes 55 are connected to the steam generator 53.

[0048] In this embodiment, the steam device 50 may include a water supply component 51 and a steam generator 53. The water supply component 51 may be a water tank or reservoir with a certain water storage function, making the air fryer 100 more portable; alternatively, the water supply component 51 may be a pipeline system connected to a water source, which helps to better ensure the water supply during the operation of the steam device 50, further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100. By connecting the water supply component 51 to the steam generator 53, water can be stably input into the steam generator 53 for heating and generating a certain amount of steam, ensuring a stable water supply and cooking effect for the air fryer 100.

[0049] By utilizing the control system of the air fryer 100 to regulate the operation of the water supply component 51 and the steam generator 53, the amount of water supplied by the water supply component 51 to the steam generator 53 can be better adjusted according to the water replenishment requirements for cooking, and the operating power of the steam generator 53 can be adjusted accordingly, so that the steam device 50 can generate the corresponding amount of steam at a certain rate, so that the food can achieve better cooking results in the air fryer 100, further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0050] See Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7In one embodiment of the present invention, the water supply component 51 includes a water tank structure 511 and a water pumping device 513. The water tank structure 511 is connected to the cooking body 10. The water pumping device 513 is connected to the water tank structure 511 by a pipe and is connected to the injection end pipe of the steam generator 53.

[0051] In this embodiment, the water supply component 51 can connect and install a water tank structure 511 with a certain water storage capacity on the cooking body 10. By connecting the water pumping device 513 and the water tank structure 511 through a pipe, and by connecting the water pumping device 513 and the steam generator 53 through a pipe, the water pumping device 513 can stably draw water from the water tank structure 511 and supply it to the steam generator 53. Furthermore, the amount of steam generated can be controlled by controlling the operating power of the water pumping device 513, so that the air fryer 100 can better meet the water replenishment needs of the food during cooking and achieve better cooking results.

[0052] The water tank structure 511 and the water pumping device 513 can both be connected and installed outside the cooking body 10, so that the steam device 50 can more conveniently replenish the water tank structure 511 and more conveniently maintain and repair the water pumping device 513.

[0053] Or, see Figures 3 to 5 In one embodiment of this utility model, a water pumping device 513 and a steam generator 53 are disposed within the cooking body 10. The cooking body 10 is provided with a flow channel 13, which is connected to the water pumping device 513 via a pipe. A trigger post 131 protrudes from the bottom wall of the flow channel 13. A water tank structure 511 is provided with a water injection hole 5113 on the side facing the cooking body 10. A drain valve 5115 is provided inside the water injection hole 5113. The water injection hole 5113 is correspondingly connected to the flow channel 13 so that the trigger post 131 opens the drain valve 5115.

[0054] In this embodiment, the steam device 50 can install the water pumping device 513 and the steam generator 53 inside the air fryer 100, so that the water tank structure 511 is installed and connected to the cooking body 10. At this time, the water tank structure 511 and the cooking body 10 can be set with a detachable mating structure, so that the air fryer 100 can more easily remove and install the water tank structure 511 on the cooking body 10 for water replenishment, further improving the operation convenience and practicality of the air fryer 100. The cooking body 10 can be provided with a flow channel 13 on its top or side wall. When the water tank structure 511 is installed on the cooking body 10, the water inlet 5113 of the water tank structure 511 can be correspondingly set at the flow channel 13. At this time, by setting a drain valve 5115 in the water inlet 5113 and setting a trigger column 131 on the bottom wall of the flow channel 13, the drain valve 5115 can be opened by the trigger column 131 when the water tank structure 511 is stably installed on the cooking body 10. This allows the water stored in the water tank structure 511 to be stably discharged into the flow channel 13. The water then flows through the pipe connecting the flow channel 13 and the pumping device 513, and is stably transported to the steam generator 53 by the suction of the pumping device 513, ensuring the stable operation of the steam device 50. By utilizing the fitting assembly structure between the water tank structure 511 and the cooking body 10, the connection between the water tank structure 511 and the water pumping device 513 inside the cooking body 10 can be achieved more conveniently, further improving the ease of assembly and disassembly and the reliability of the air fryer 100. The relief valve 5115 can be equipped with an elastic structure such as a spring to achieve elastic reset. This allows the elastic structure to be compressed when the trigger column 131 opens the relief valve 5115, and to recover its elastic deformation when the water tank structure 511 is removed from the cooking body 10. This causes the elastic structure to move and reset the relief valve 5115 to close the water inlet 5113, preventing water leakage when the water tank structure 511 is removed, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0055] Furthermore, the cooking body 10 can be provided with a sealing gasket or other structure around the opening of the overflow channel 13 to abut against the water tank structure 511, so as to prevent water from overflowing in the overflow channel 13 and ensure the stable and reliable assembly of the water tank structure 511 and the cooking body 10.

[0056] And refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting boss 5111 is provided on one side of the water tank structure 511. The mounting boss 5111 is provided with a water injection hole 5113. A first sealing member 5117 is provided on the outer periphery of the mounting boss 5111. The mounting boss 5111 is inserted into the flow groove 13. The first sealing member 5117 abuts against the inner sidewall of the flow groove 13 for sealing.

[0057] In this embodiment, the water tank structure 511 can have a mounting boss 5111 protruding on one side that is installed in conjunction with the cooking body 10, and the mounting boss 5111 is hollow to form a water injection hole 5113. The outer diameter of the mounting boss 5111 can be set to correspond to the inner diameter of the flow channel 13, so that when the water tank structure 5111 is assembled with the cooking body 10, the mounting boss 5111 is inserted into the flow channel 13, so that the trigger column 131 in the flow channel 13 can stably push open the discharge valve 5115 in the water injection hole 5113. By setting a sealing ring or sealing ring around the outer periphery of the mounting boss 5111, the first sealing element 5117 can abut against the inner wall of the flow channel 13, so that the first sealing element 5117 can stably seal the gap between the mounting boss 5111 and the flow channel 13. This helps to better prevent water from overflowing from the flow channel 13, achieve a better water-proof effect for the air fryer 100, and further improve the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0058] In some embodiments, the partition 30 can be detachably mounted to the cooking body 10, so that the partition 30 can be detachably mounted in the cooking cavity 11. This allows the air fryer 100 to partition and utilize the space in the cooking cavity 11 by removing and mounting the partition 30, so that the air fryer 100 can be better adjusted according to the size of the food to be cooked, and the air fryer 100 can better perform cooking operations for a variety of food, further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0059] See Figure 7 and Figure 8 In one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 is provided with one of a limiting groove 15 or a limiting protrusion 31, and the periphery of the partition 30 is provided with the other of a limiting groove 15 or a limiting protrusion 31, and the limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 15 are engaged and locked together.

[0060] The cooking body 10 may have a limiting groove 15 on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 and a corresponding limiting protrusion 31 on the periphery of the partition 30. The limiting protrusion 31 may be a boss structure smaller than the thickness of the partition 30 or a part of the outer periphery of the partition 30. Alternatively, the cooking body 10 may have a limiting protrusion 31 protruding from the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 and a corresponding limiting groove 15 on the outer periphery of the partition 30. The limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 15 can be engaged to achieve a stable installation of the partition 30 in the cooking cavity 11, so that the partition 30 can stably divide the cooking cavity 11 into two unit chambers 111. The cooking body 10 may also have a loading and unloading port communicating with the cooking cavity 11 and a door opening and closing loading and unloading port, so that the air fryer 100 can maintain a relatively closed environment for cooking. By using the limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 15 to snap the partition 30 into the cooking cavity 11, the partition 30 can be more easily removed and disassembled when the door is opened, making the air fryer 100 easier to disassemble and assemble.

[0061] Therefore, when cooking larger ingredients, the partition 30 can be removed from the cooking chamber 11, allowing the air fryer 100 to utilize the entire cooking chamber 11 for cooking. In this case, the control valve of the steam pipe 55 can be adjusted according to the required water level, achieving better cooking results. Alternatively, by installing the partition 30 within the cooking chamber 11, it can be divided into multiple unit chambers 111, enabling the air fryer 100 to cook multiple ingredients simultaneously, further improving its practicality and reliability.

[0062] See Figure 8 In one embodiment of the present invention, a second sealing member 33 is provided on the periphery of the partition 30, and the second sealing member 33 abuts and seals against the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11.

[0063] In this embodiment, a second sealing element 33, such as a sealing gasket or sealing ring, can be connected and installed on the periphery of the partition 30. This allows the second sealing element 33 to abut against the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 when the partition 30 is installed inside the cooking cavity 11, thus better ensuring the sealing effect between the unit chambers 111. The second sealing element 33 can be made of a material with good temperature resistance to prevent damage from high temperatures during air fryer 100 operation, ensuring a stable seal between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, by using the second sealing element 33 to seal the gap between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11, a better relative sealing effect between the unit chambers 111 can be achieved. This helps to prevent water vapor supplied by the steam device 50 to one unit chamber 111 from flowing into other unit chambers 111, ensuring stable cooking of food in each unit chamber 111 of the air fryer 100. At the same time, the relative sealing between the multiple unit chambers 111 helps to prevent the flavors of the food being cooked in each unit chamber 111 from mixing, ensuring that the food can achieve the desired cooking effect, and further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0064] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a position switch, which is disposed on the partition 30 or on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 opposite to the partition 30. The position switch is used to determine whether the partition 30 is installed in the cooking cavity 11.

[0065] In this embodiment, the position switch may include, but is not limited to, micro switches, infrared detectors, Hall sensors, etc. By setting the position switch, when the partition 30 is assembled in the cooking cavity 11, the position switch can be triggered to send an assembly signal, and when the partition 30 is removed from the cooking cavity 11, the position switch can be triggered to send a partition 30 removal signal. This allows the air fryer 100 to accurately determine the assembly and disassembly status of the partition in the cooking cavity 11, and thus know the partitioning status in the cooking cavity 11 based on the assembly and disassembly status of the partition 30. This allows the air fryer 100 to better control the steam device 50 to meet the cooking requirements of the food in the cooking cavity 11, effectively improving the system control stability and reliability of the air fryer 100, and achieving better cooking results.

[0066] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a support structure 70, which is detachably disposed in the cooking cavity 11 and used to support the food to be cooked.

[0067] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 can be equipped with a rack, tray, or other support structure 70 within the cooking cavity 11. This support structure 70 can be spaced a certain distance from the relative inner walls of the cooking cavity 11, allowing the air fryer 100 to place food on it, thus ensuring that heat is applied more evenly to the upper and lower surfaces of the food. The air fryer 100 can also have slots or protrusions on the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 to securely fasten the support structure 70 within the cooking cavity 11; alternatively, a partition 30 can be fitted into the inner wall of the cooking cavity 11 to securely fasten the support structure 70, ensuring its stable installation within the cooking cavity 11.

[0068] Or, see Figure 2 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the number of bearing structures 70 is at least two, and the at least two bearing structures 70 are respectively disposed in at least two unit chambers 111.

[0069] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 can have corresponding snap-fit ​​structures on the two opposite inner walls of the cooking chamber 11 and the two opposite outer walls of the partition 30 to snap-fit ​​the support structure 70. This allows each unit chamber 111 to be equipped with a support structure 70, ensuring uniform heating and cooking of the food in each unit chamber 111 and improving the cooking effect of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, the air fryer 100 can be configured with support structures 70 of various sizes according to the overall dimensions of the various unit chambers 111 and the cooking chamber 11. When the partition 30 can be detached and installed in the cooking chamber 11, the partition 30 can be removed, and a larger support structure 70 can be securely snap-fitted onto the inner wall of the cooking chamber 11. This ensures that the air fryer 100 can utilize the support structure 70 to support and heat the food when cooking various ingredients, effectively ensuring uniform heating and further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0070] See Figure 4 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a heating system installed on the cooking body 10 and used to deliver heat to the cooking cavity 11.

[0071] In this embodiment, the heating system heats the air using heating sources such as heating tubes and heating wires, and then uses a fan to blow the heated air into the cooking chamber 11. This allows the high-temperature airflow to circulate within the cooking chamber 11, better heating the food and ensuring the stable operation of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, the air fryer 100 can utilize hot air ducts to supply the heated airflow to at least two unit chambers 111, ensuring stable heating of the food within multiple unit chambers 111 and further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0072] Or, see Figure 4 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of the present invention, the heating system includes at least two heating devices 90, one of which is installed in a unit chamber 111.

[0073] In this embodiment, the heating system can install an independently operating heating device 90 in each unit chamber 111. This allows for stable heating of the food in each unit chamber 111 using an independent heating device 90, ensuring better heat supply to each chamber and enabling more stable and reliable cooking operations in the air fryer 100. This further improves the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, by controlling the operating power of multiple heating devices 90, the air fryer 100 can better adjust the temperature according to the required heating temperature of the food in each unit chamber 111, achieving more stable cooking results and further enhancing its practicality and reliability.

[0074] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An air fryer characterized in that, The air fryer comprises: a cooking body, a cooking cavity is formed in the cooking body, a partition plate is arranged in the cooking body, and the partition plate divides the cooking cavity into at least two unit chambers; a steam device, at least two steam pipes are connected to the steam device, an output end of one steam pipe is communicated with one unit chamber, and control valve members are arranged on at least part of the steam pipes.

2. The air fryer of claim 1, wherein, Control valve members are arranged on at least one of the at least two steam pipes, and control valve members are not arranged on at least one of the at least two steam pipes.

3. The air fryer of claim 2, wherein, The air fryer further comprises a controller, the controller is electrically connected with the control valve members, and the controller can control the steam passing amount and / or steam passing time of the control valve members.

4. The air fryer of any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The partition plate is detachably arranged in the cooking cavity.

5. The air fryer of claim 4, wherein, One of a limiting recess or a limiting protrusion is arranged on the inner wall of the cooking cavity, the other of the limiting recess or the limiting protrusion is arranged on the circumferential side of the partition plate, the limiting protrusion is matched and clamped with the limiting recess; and / or, A second sealing member is arranged on the circumferential side of the partition plate, and the second sealing member is abuttingly sealed with the inner wall of the cooking cavity.

6. The air fryer of claim 4, wherein, The air fryer further comprises a position switch, the position switch is arranged on the partition plate or the inner wall of the cooking cavity opposite to the partition plate, and the position switch is used for judging whether the partition plate is arranged in the cooking cavity.

7. An air fryer as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The steam device comprises a water supply assembly and a steam generator, the water supply assembly is pipeline-connected with the steam generator, and at least two steam pipes are connected to the steam generator.

8. The air fryer of claim 7, wherein, The water supply assembly comprises: a water tank structure, the water tank structure is connected to the cooking body; a water pumping device, the water pumping device is pipeline-connected with the water tank structure and pipeline-connected with an injection end of the steam generator.

9. The air fryer of claim 8, wherein, The water pumping device and the steam generator are arranged in the cooking body, the cooking body is provided with an overflow groove, the overflow groove is pipeline-connected with the water pumping device, and a groove bottom wall of the overflow groove is provided with a trigger column; one side of the water tank structure towards the cooking body is provided with a water injection hole, a relief valve is arranged in the water injection hole, and the water injection hole is correspondingly communicated with the overflow groove, so that the trigger column opens the relief valve.

10. The air fryer of claim 9, wherein, One side of the water tank structure is provided with a mounting boss, the mounting boss is provided with the water injection hole, an outer circumferential side of the mounting boss is provided with a first sealing member, the mounting boss is inserted into the overflow groove, and the first sealing member is abuttingly sealed with an inner side wall of the overflow groove.

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