Air fryer

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air fryer and relates to the technical field of kitchen electrical equipment, the air fryer comprises a machine body and a steam generation system, a cooking space is formed in the machine body, a partition plate is arranged in the cooking space, and the partition plate divides the cooking space into at least two cooking cavities; the steam generation system comprises a vaporization structure and a steam heat source, at least two vaporization cavities are formed in the vaporization structure, the steam heat source heats the vaporization cavities, and one vaporization cavity is communicated with one cooking cavity. According to the technical scheme, the practicability and the cooking effect of the air fryer are improved.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In related technologies, air fryers mostly use high-temperature hot air to heat and cook food through convection heat exchange in the cooking space, which can achieve a healthier and faster cooking effect.

[0003] However, using hot air to heat food can easily remove a lot of the moisture that evaporates from the food during the cooking process, resulting in food with low moisture content and a dry texture. This makes the cooking function of the air fryer relatively limited, reducing its practicality and cooking effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an air fryer that improves the practicality and cooking effect of the air fryer.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the air fryer proposed in this utility model includes a body and a steam generating system. The body has a cooking space, and a partition is provided in the cooking space to divide the cooking space into at least two cooking chambers. The steam generating system includes a vaporization structure and a steam heat source. The vaporization structure has at least two vaporization chambers, and the steam heat source heats the vaporization chambers. One of the vaporization chambers is connected to one of the cooking chambers.

[0006] In one embodiment, the steam generating system further includes a water supply tank connected to the vaporization structure and used to supply water to at least two of the vaporization chambers.

[0007] In one embodiment, the vaporization structure is further provided with a water storage cavity and at least two water supply channels. The water storage cavity is connected to the water supply tank. The water supply channels have an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is located above the inlet and is connected to the water storage cavity. The outlet of one of the water supply channels is connected to one of the vaporization cavities.

[0008] In one embodiment, the vaporization structure has a mounting surface, the mounting surface being provided with an insertion groove communicating with the water storage cavity; a mounting cylinder protrudes from one side of the water supply tank, one end of the mounting cylinder being provided with an overflow port communicating with the inner cavity of the water supply tank, and the other end of the mounting cylinder being provided with a drain port, the mounting cylinder being inserted into the insertion groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the vaporization structure has a steam outlet communicating with the vaporization chamber, and the steam outlet is located above the vent. And / or, the mounting surface also has a vent hole communicating with the insertion slot.

[0010] In one embodiment, the mounting cylinder is provided with a discharge valve, which can open or close the flow port, and the insertion slot is provided with a trigger post, which is used to push open the discharge valve.

[0011] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the insertion groove is provided with a first sealing element, which abuts against the mounting cylinder for sealing. Alternatively, the outer periphery of the mounting cylinder is provided with a first sealing element, which abuts against the inner wall of the insertion groove for sealing.

[0012] In one embodiment, the partition is detachably disposed within the cooking space.

[0013] In one embodiment, the air fryer further includes a positioning detection device disposed on the body and used to detect the partition.

[0014] In one embodiment, the air fryer further includes a heating system installed in the body and used to deliver heat to the cooking space.

[0015] In one embodiment, the heating system includes at least two heating devices, one of which is installed in one of the cooking chambers.

[0016] In one embodiment, the steam heat source includes at least two heating units, with one heating unit corresponding to one of the vaporization chambers; or, the steam heat source is equipped with a controller, which can regulate the steam heat source to heat any of the vaporization chambers.

[0017] This invention utilizes a steam heat source to heat the water in the vaporization chamber, generating steam that is supplied to the cooking chamber. This allows the steam to replenish the moisture in the food being cooked, reducing moisture loss and enabling the air fryer to maintain food moisture during cooking, thus significantly enriching its culinary functions. Furthermore, by dividing the cooking space into at least two cooking chambers using a partition and connecting each chamber to a vaporization chamber via a pipe, each chamber has an independent steam supply. This allows the air fryer to perform different cooking operations in each of the at least two chambers, better meeting the cooking needs of various ingredients and effectively improving its practicality and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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.

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the air fryer provided by this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an air fryer;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point C;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an air fryer;

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point D;

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of an air fryer;

[0027] Figure 9 for Figure 1 An exploded view of another embodiment of the air fryer.

[0028] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0029] 100. Air fryer; 10. Body; 11. Cooking space; 111. Cooking cavity; 13. Limiting groove; 30. Partition; 31. Limiting protrusion; 40. Position detection device; 50. Steam generation system; 51. Vaporization structure; 511. Vaporization cavity; 513. Water storage cavity; 515. Water supply channel; 5151. Water inlet; 5153. Water outlet; 517. Insert groove; 5117. First seal; 5173. Trigger column; 519. Vent hole; 53. Steam heat source; 55. Water supply tank; 551. Mounting cylinder; 5511. Flow port; 5513. Drain port; 553. Drain valve; 70. Bearing structure; 90. Heating device.

[0030] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] In related technologies, air fryers and ovens mostly use high-temperature hot air convection heat exchange within the cooking space to heat and cook food, achieving a healthier and faster cooking effect. However, using hot air to heat food tends to remove a significant amount of moisture evaporated from the food during cooking, resulting in food with low moisture content and a dry texture. This limits the cooking function of air fryers, reducing their practicality and cooking effectiveness.

[0035] Understandably, when an air fryer generates hot air and blows it onto the food, the heat in the air can quickly pass through the food, cooking it thoroughly. However, during cooking, the moisture inside the food is heated and evaporates into water vapor within the cooking space. The hot air in this space easily carries away this evaporated water vapor, resulting in food with low moisture content and a dry texture after cooking. Therefore, most current air fryers can only meet the requirements of dry-roasting food and cannot effectively achieve moisturizing cooking, resulting in limited cooking functions and poor practicality. To address these issues, this utility model proposes an air fryer 100.

[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 9 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 includes a body 10 and a steam generating system 50. The body 10 has a cooking space 11, and the cooking space 11 is provided with a partition 30, which divides the cooking space 11 into at least two cooking chambers 111. The steam generating system 50 includes a vaporization structure 51 and a steam heat source 53. The vaporization structure 51 is provided with at least two vaporization chambers 511, and the steam heat source 53 heats the vaporization chambers 511. One vaporization chamber 511 is connected to one cooking chamber 111.

[0037] During cooking, the steam generating system 50 can inject a certain amount of water into the vaporization chamber 511. By using the steam heat source 53 to heat the water in the vaporization chamber 511, a certain amount of steam can be generated. Then, through the pipe connecting the vaporization chamber 511 and the cooking chamber 111, the steam generated in the vaporization chamber 511 can be supplied to the cooking chamber 111. This is beneficial for using steam to humidify the food, reduce the loss of moisture from the food, and achieve the water replenishment cooking effect of the air fryer 100. The steam heat source 53 can be heated in many ways. For example, it can be heated using a heating wire installed in the vaporization chamber 511, or it can be heated using an electromagnetic heating device installed at the bottom of the vaporization structure 51. This application does not limit the type of steam heat source 53, as long as it can heat and evaporate the water in the vaporization chamber 511. In addition, the steam generating system 50 can connect the water source outside the air fryer 100 to the vaporization structure 51 pipe, and control the water flow to the vaporization chamber 511 by setting valves on the pipe to achieve water supply to the vaporization chamber 511; or a water tank that can store a certain amount of water can be set on the body 10 to supply water to the vaporization chamber 511. This application does not limit the water supply method of the vaporization structure 51, as long as it can achieve a stable water supply to each vaporization chamber 511.

[0038] By installing a partition 30 within the cooking space 11 formed by the body 10, dividing the cooking space 11 into at least two independent cooking chambers 111, the air fryer 100 can perform cooking operations in multiple cooking chambers 111, thereby improving the cooking efficiency of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, by connecting at least two vaporization chambers 511 of the steam generation system 50 to at least two cooking chambers 111 in a one-to-one correspondence, and by providing each vaporization chamber 511 with a steam heat source 53, the steam generation system 50 can independently supply steam to each cooking chamber 111, allowing the air fryer 100 to perform different cooking operations in at least two cooking chambers 111, effectively enriching the cooking functions of the air fryer 100. Of course, the air fryer 100 can also use a larger steam heat source 53, which can simultaneously cover at least two vaporization chambers 511 for heating. This allows the steam heat source 53 to heat the water in at least two vaporization chambers 511 more quickly and simultaneously, thereby enabling at least two vaporization chambers 511 to generate steam and supply it to at least two cooking chambers 111, better meeting the cooking needs of the food. There are many other ways to combine the steam heat source 53 with the vaporization structure 51, and this application does not limit this, as long as the steam heat source 53 can stably heat the vaporization chambers 111 to generate steam.

[0039] The air fryer 100 can adjust the operating power of the steam heat source 53 of the vaporization chamber 511 connected to the cooking chamber 111 according to the amount of water required for cooking the food in the cooking chamber 111. In other words, by controlling the operating power of the steam heat source 53, the amount of steam generated in each vaporization chamber 511 can be regulated, so that the food in each cooking chamber 111 can achieve the desired cooking effect, meeting user needs and further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100. When the air fryer 100 needs to perform certain dry-roasting functions, the steam heat source 53 of the vaporization chamber 511 connected to the cooking chamber 111 can be turned off, or the pipe connecting the cooking chamber 111 and the vaporization chamber 511 can be disconnected, allowing the air fryer 100 to better meet the cooking needs of various foods, effectively improving the cooking effect and practicality of the air fryer 100.

[0040] The technical solution of this utility model utilizes a steam heat source 53 to heat the water in the vaporization chamber 511, enabling the vaporization chamber 511 to generate a certain amount of steam, which is then supplied to the cooking chamber 111. This facilitates the use of steam to replenish the moisture of the food being heated in the cooking chamber 111, reducing moisture loss and allowing the air fryer 100 to achieve a moisturizing cooking effect, effectively enriching the cooking functions of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, by using a partition 30 to divide the cooking space 11 of the body 10 into at least two cooking chambers 111, and connecting one cooking chamber 111 to one vaporization chamber 511 via a pipe, each cooking chamber 111 can have an independent steam supply. This allows the air fryer 100 to perform different cooking operations in at least two cooking chambers 111, enabling the air fryer 100 to better meet the cooking needs of different ingredients and effectively improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0041] In one embodiment of the present invention, the steam heat source 53 includes at least two heating units, one heating unit being disposed in a vaporization chamber 511; or, the steam heat source 53 is provided with a controller, which can regulate the steam heat source 53 to heat any vaporization chamber 511.

[0042] The steam heat source 53 may include at least two heating units. By setting one heating unit in a vaporization chamber 511, each vaporization chamber 511 can be heated by an independent heating unit. This allows the air fryer 100 to better adjust the heating unit in the corresponding vaporization chamber 511 according to the cooking needs of the ingredients in each cooking chamber 111, so that the air fryer 100 can better meet the cooking needs of various ingredients and achieve better cooking results.

[0043] Alternatively, the steam heat source 53 can be a heating component covering at least two vaporization chambers 511, and the operating power of the heating structure of the steam heat source 53 corresponding to each vaporization chamber 511 can be adjusted by the controller. This allows the steam heat source 53 to heat any vaporization chamber 511 through partial or overall operation, which is beneficial for adjusting the steam generated in each vaporization chamber 511 under the control of the controller. This enables the air fryer 100 to adjust the steam heat source 53 according to the cooking needs of the food in each cooking chamber 111, ensuring that each cooking chamber 111 can supply enough steam to meet the cooking needs of the food, further enriching the cooking functions and effects of the air fryer 100.

[0044] See Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the steam generating system 50 further includes a water supply tank 55, which is connected to the vaporization structure 51 and is used to supply water to at least two vaporization chambers 511.

[0045] In this embodiment, the water tank 55 can be a storage device with a certain water storage capacity. Connecting the water tank 55 to the vaporization structure 51 for water supply improves the portability of the air fryer 100, reduces the need for piping between the air fryer 100 and external water sources, and further enhances the practicality and ease of operation of the air fryer 100. The water tank 55 can be connected to the vaporization structure 51 via a pipe, using the pipe to transport water to the vaporization chamber 511 for heating and vaporization. A valve can be installed on the pipe to control the rate and flow of water delivery. Alternatively, a matching plug-in structure can be provided between the vaporization structure 51 and the water tank 55, allowing the water tank 55 to be installed on the vaporization structure 51, thus facilitating easy assembly and disassembly of the water tank 55 on the air fryer 100. Of course, the water supply tank 55 and the vaporization structure 51 can also be connected to supply water in other ways. This application does not limit the connection method between the water supply tank 55 and the vaporization structure 51.

[0046] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the vaporization structure 51 is further provided with a water storage chamber 513 and a water supply channel 515. The water storage chamber 513 is connected to the water supply tank 55. The water supply channel 515 has an inlet 5151 and an outlet 5153. The outlet 5153 is located above the inlet 5151. The inlet 5151 is connected to the water storage chamber 513. The outlet 5153 of the water supply channel 515 is connected to the vaporization chamber 511.

[0047] In this embodiment, the vaporization structure 51 can be provided with a water storage chamber 513 between at least two vaporization chambers 511. The water storage chamber 513 is connected to the water supply tank 55, so that the water in the water supply tank 55 can be first transported to the water storage chamber 513, and then transported from the water storage chamber 513 to the at least two vaporization chambers 511 through the water supply channel 515. This is beneficial to achieve a more uniform water supply to the at least two vaporization chambers 511. By positioning the outlet 5153 of the water supply channel 515 above the inlet 5151, the water supply channel 515 extends vertically. This allows water in the water storage chamber 513 to flow upwards from the inlet 5151 to the outlet 5153 and then into the vaporization chamber 511. This ensures a certain water volume in the water supply channel 515, preventing steam generated in the vaporization chamber 511 from flowing back into the water storage chamber 513 or the water tank 55. It also helps prevent steam from connecting between the vaporization chambers 511, allowing each vaporization chamber 511 to generate steam more stably and independently, thus achieving stable operation of the air fryer 100.

[0048] The vaporization structure 51 can make the water supply channel 515 adopt a similar annular flow channel arrangement, and make the water supply channel 515 located between at least two vaporization chambers 511, so that the outlet 5153 of the water supply channel 515 can be better connected to the at least two vaporization chambers 511, ensuring a stable water supply to the at least two vaporization chambers 511; or the vaporization structure 51 can be provided with at least two water supply channels 515, and make the outlet 5153 of one water supply channel 515 connected to one vaporization chamber 511, so that the inlets 5151 of at least two water supply channels 515 are connected to the water storage chamber 513, so that the vaporization structure 51 can use independent water inlet channels 515 to supply water to each vaporization chamber 511, which is conducive to better control of the water supply in each vaporization chamber 511; there are many ways to arrange the water supply channel 515 in the vaporization structure 51, and this application does not limit it.

[0049] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment of the present invention, the vaporization structure 51 has a mounting surface, and the mounting surface is provided with an insertion groove 517 communicating with the water storage cavity 513; a mounting cylinder 551 protrudes from one side of the water supply tank 55, one end of the mounting cylinder 551 is provided with an overflow port 5511 communicating with the inner cavity of the water supply tank 55, and the other end of the mounting cylinder 551 is provided with a drain port 5513, and the mounting cylinder 551 is inserted into the insertion groove 517.

[0050] In this embodiment, by providing an installation cylinder 551 on one side of the water supply tank 55, the water supply tank 55 can be inserted into the insertion slot 517 of the vaporization structure 51 using the installation cylinder 551. This achieves the connection and assembly of the water supply tank 55 and the vaporization structure 51, and facilitates water supply, further improving the assembly convenience and practicality of the air fryer 100. When the water supply tank 55 is inserted into the vaporization structure 51, water from the water supply tank 55 can be transported to the insertion slot 517 through the drain port 5513 at one end of the installation cylinder 551. The water then flows into the water storage chamber 513 through the outlet connecting the insertion slot 517 and the water storage chamber 513, achieving a stable water supply from the water supply tank 55 to the vaporization structure 51. This ensures the generation of steam in the vaporization structure 51, allowing the air fryer 100 to better achieve the effect of replenishing water for cooking food, thus enriching the cooking functions of the air fryer 100.

[0051] See Figure 3 In one embodiment of this utility model, the vaporization structure 51 is provided with a steam outlet communicating with the vaporization chamber 511, and the steam outlet is located above the vent 5513. And / or, the mounting surface is also provided with a vent hole 519 communicating with the insertion groove 517.

[0052] It is understandable that the vaporization structure 51 can use a pipe to connect the steam outlet of the vaporization chamber 511 to the steam inlet of the cooking chamber 111, so that the steam generated in the vaporization chamber 511 can be stably transported to the cooking chamber 111 through the pipe, thereby realizing the stable steam supply of the vaporization structure 51 to the cooking space 11. Since the water in the water tank 55 is transported to the vaporization chamber 511 through the insertion slot 517, the water storage chamber 513 and the water supply channel 515, the vaporization chamber 511 and the water storage chamber 513 can form a U-shaped tube-like structure. At this time, the maximum liquid level in the vaporization chamber 511 can be level with the liquid level in the insertion slot 517, that is, level with the plane where the vent 5513 is located. By setting the steam outlet above the vent 5513, the water in the vaporization chamber 511 can be effectively prevented from overflowing the steam outlet, and the water in the vaporization chamber 511 can be prevented from flowing into the cooking chamber 111, ensuring the stable cooking of the air fryer 100 and further improving the stability and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0053] In addition, by providing a vent hole 519 on the mounting surface of the vaporization structure 51 to connect the insertion groove 517, the vaporization insertion groove 517 can be connected to the atmosphere through the vent hole 519. This helps to avoid the formation of a negative pressure environment in the insertion groove 517, ensures the stable discharge of water in the water supply tank 55, and realizes a continuous and stable water supply from the water supply tank 55 to the vaporization structure 51, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0054] See Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7In one embodiment of this utility model, a discharge valve 553 is provided inside the mounting cylinder 551. The discharge valve 553 can open or close the flow port 5511. A trigger post 5173 is provided inside the insertion groove 517. The trigger post 5173 is used to push open the discharge valve 553.

[0055] In this embodiment, by providing a vent valve 553 inside the mounting cylinder 551, the vent valve 553 can be used to open and close the flow port 5511, so that when the water supply tank 55 is removed from the vaporization structure 51, the vent valve 553 can close the flow port 5511 to prevent water leakage. By providing a trigger post 5173 inside the insertion slot 517, when the mounting cylinder 551 is inserted into the insertion slot 517, the trigger post 5173 will correspondingly push open the vent valve 553, so that the vent valve 553 opens the flow port 5511, thereby achieving a stable water supply from the water supply tank 55 to the vaporization structure 51. Furthermore, during the disassembly and assembly of the water supply tank 55, the cooperation between the trigger post 5173 and the vent valve 553 can be used to quickly switch the water supply on and off of the water supply tank 55, further improving the ease of operation and practicality of the air fryer 100.

[0056] The relief valve 553 may be equipped with an elastic structure such as a spring to achieve elastic reset, so that when the trigger column 5173 opens the relief valve 553, the elastic structure can be compressed, and when the water supply tank 55 is removed from the vaporization structure 51, the elastic structure can be restored to its elastic deformation, so that the elastic structure can drive the relief valve 553 to move and reset to close the overflow port 5511, preventing water leakage when the water supply tank 55 is removed, and further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0057] See Figure 3 and Figure 7 In one embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the insertion groove 517 is provided with a first sealing member 5117, which abuts and seals against the mounting cylinder 551. Alternatively, the outer periphery of the mounting cylinder 551 is provided with a first sealing member 5117, which abuts and seals against the inner wall of the insertion groove 517.

[0058] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 may have a first sealing element 5117 provided on the inner wall of the insertion groove 517, so that when the mounting cylinder 551 is inserted into the insertion groove 517, the first sealing element 5117 can abut against the outer wall of the mounting cylinder 551; or, the first sealing element 5117 may be provided on the outer periphery of the mounting cylinder 551, so that when the mounting cylinder 551 is inserted into the insertion groove 517, the first sealing element 5117 can abut against the inner wall of the insertion groove 517. Furthermore, the first sealing element 5117 can fill the gap between the insertion groove 517 and the mounting cylinder 551 to achieve a seal, preventing water from overflowing from the gap between the insertion groove 517 and the mounting cylinder 551, thus achieving a better water-proof effect for the air fryer 100 and further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100. The first sealing element 5117 can be a silicone sealing ring, silicone sealing ring, etc., or it can be a rubber sealing ring, rubber sealing ring, etc. This application does not limit the material and type of the first sealing element 5117, as long as it can achieve the sealing between the mounting cylinder 551 and the insertion groove 517.

[0059] See Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In one embodiment of this utility model, the partition 30 is detachably disposed within the cooking space 11.

[0060] In this embodiment, the partition 30 can be detachably mounted to the body 10, so that the air fryer 100 can partition the space within the cooking space 11 by removing and installing the partition 30. This allows the air fryer 100 to be better adjusted according to the size of the food to be cooked, enabling the air fryer 100 to better perform cooking operations for a variety of food items, and further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0061] For example, see Figure 2 and Figure 5The body 10 can have a limiting groove 13 on the inner wall of the cooking space 11 and a corresponding limiting protrusion 31 on the periphery of the partition 30. The limiting protrusion 31 can 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 body 10 can have a limiting protrusion 31 protruding from the inner wall of the cooking space 11 and a corresponding limiting groove 13 on the outer periphery of the partition 30. The limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 13 can be engaged to achieve a stable installation of the partition 30 in the cooking space 11, so that the partition 30 can stably divide the cooking space 11 into two cooking chambers 111. The body 10 can also have a loading and unloading port that connects to the cooking space 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 utilizing the limiting protrusion 31 and the limiting groove 13 to snap the partition 30 into the cooking space 11, the partition 30 can be more easily removed and disassembled when the door is opened, thus enabling more convenient assembly and disassembly of the air fryer 100. Of course, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the partition 30 can also be assembled and disassembled with the body 10 by means of snap-fit ​​installation, as long as the partition 30 can be assembled and disassembled within the cooking space 11. This application does not limit this.

[0062] Therefore, when cooking larger ingredients, the partition 30 can be removed from the cooking space 11, allowing the air fryer 100 to utilize the entire cooking space 11 for cooking. In this case, the heating of at least two steam heat sources 53 can be adjusted according to the required water level, achieving better cooking results. Alternatively, by installing the partition 30 within the cooking space 11 to divide it into multiple cooking chambers 111, the air fryer 100 can better cook multiple ingredients simultaneously, further improving its practicality and reliability.

[0063] See Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a positioning detection device 40, which is disposed on the body 10 and used to detect the partition 30.

[0064] In this embodiment, a positioning detection device 40 is provided on the body 10. This positioning detection device 40 can be a microswitch installed within the cooking space 11, which is triggered when the partition 30 is installed in place. Alternatively, the positioning detection device 40 can also be an infrared detector installed within the cooking space 11, which is triggered when the partition 30 is installed in place and blocks the infrared emitter. Of course, the positioning detection device 40 can also be a Hall sensor, etc. This application does not limit the type of positioning detection device 40, as long as it can detect whether the partition 30 is installed or removed within the cooking space 11.

[0065] Therefore, by setting up a positioning detection device 40 to detect whether the partition 30 is installed in the cooking space 11, the partition 30 can better ensure the separation function of each cooking cavity 111 in the cooking space 11, prevent steam from escaping between cooking cavities 111, and realize independent heating and cooking operations in each cooking cavity 111. This allows the air fryer 100 to more stably achieve different cooking methods in different cooking cavities 111, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present invention, a second sealing member is connected to the periphery of the partition 30, and the second sealing member abuts and seals against the inner wall of the cooking space 11.

[0067] In this embodiment, a second sealing element, such as a sealing gasket or sealing ring, can be connected and installed around the periphery of the partition 30. This allows the partition 30 to abut against the inner wall of the cooking space 11 when it is installed inside, thus better ensuring the sealing effect between the cooking cavities 111. The second sealing element can be made of a material with good heat resistance to prevent damage from high temperatures during air fryer 100 operation. This ensures a stable seal between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking space 11, further improving the structural stability and reliability of the air fryer 100. Furthermore, by using the second sealing element to seal the gap between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking space 11, a better relative sealing effect between the cooking cavities 111 can be achieved. This helps prevent water vapor supplied to one cooking cavity 111 from flowing into other cooking cavities 111, ensuring stable cooking of food in each cooking cavity 111 of the air fryer 100. At the same time, the relative sealing between the multiple cooking chambers 111 helps to prevent the flavors of the food being cooked in each cooking 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.

[0068] The second sealing element can be a silicone sealing ring, silicone sealing ring, etc., or it can be a rubber sealing ring, rubber sealing ring, etc. This application does not limit the material and type of the second sealing element, as long as it can achieve a sealing fit between the partition 30 and the inner wall of the cooking space 11.

[0069] In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a heating system installed on the body 10 and used to deliver heat to the cooking space 11.

[0070] In this embodiment, the heating system can heat the air using heating sources such as heating tubes and heating wires, and use a fan to blow the heated air into the cooking space 11, so that the high-temperature airflow circulates in the cooking space 11 and acts on the food to heat the food, ensuring the stable operation of the air fryer 100.

[0071] The air fryer 100 can use hot air ducts to supply heated airflow to at least two cooking chambers 111, ensuring stable heating of food in multiple cooking chambers 111 and further improving the practicality and reliability of the air fryer 100.

[0072] Or, see Figure 2 In one embodiment of the present invention, the heating system includes at least two heating devices 90, one of which is installed in a cooking cavity 111.

[0073] In this embodiment, the heating system can install an independently operating heating element 90 in each cooking cavity 111. This allows for stable heating of the food in each cooking cavity 111 using an independent heating element 90, ensuring better heat supply to each cavity 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 elements 90, the air fryer 100 can better adjust the temperature according to the required heating temperature of the food in each cooking cavity 111, achieving more stable cooking results and further enhancing its practicality and reliability.

[0074] See Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In one embodiment of the present invention, the air fryer 100 further includes a support structure 70, which is detachably disposed in the cooking space 11 and used to support the food to be cooked.

[0075] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 can be equipped with a rack, tray, or other support structure 70 in the cooking space 11. The support structure 70 can be set at a certain distance from both the top and bottom walls of the cooking space 11, so that the air fryer 100 can place the food on the support structure 70, so that the heat can be better applied to the upper and lower surfaces of the food, and the food can be heated and cooked more evenly.

[0076] The air fryer 100 can be provided with slots or protrusions on the inner wall of the cooking space 11 to securely fasten the support structure 70, so that the support structure 70 can be stably installed in the cooking space 11; or, the partition 30 can be provided with the inner wall of the cooking space 11 to securely fasten the support structure 70, so as to ensure the stable installation of the support structure 70 in the cooking space 11.

[0077] Or, see Figure 9 In one embodiment of the present invention, the number of supporting structures 70 is at least two, and the at least two supporting structures 70 are respectively disposed in at least two cooking cavities 111.

[0078] In this embodiment, the air fryer 100 can have corresponding snap-fit ​​structures on the two opposite inner walls of the cooking space 11 and the two opposite outer walls of the partition 30 to snap-fit ​​the support structure 70. This allows each cooking cavity 111 to be equipped with a support structure 70, ensuring uniform heating and cooking of the food in each cooking cavity 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 cooking cavities 111 and the cooking space 11. When the partition 30 can be detached and installed in the cooking space 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 space 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.

[0079] 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 body, a cooking space is formed in the body, a partition is arranged in the cooking space, and the partition divides the cooking space into at least two cooking cavities; a steam generating system, the steam generating system comprises a vaporization structure and a steam heat source, at least two vaporization cavities are arranged in the vaporization structure, and the steam heat source heats the vaporization cavities, and one vaporization cavity is communicated with one cooking cavity.

2. The air fryer of claim 1, wherein, The steam generating system further comprises a water supply tank, the water supply tank is connected with the vaporization structure, and the water supply tank is used to supply water to the at least two vaporization cavities.

3. The air fryer of claim 2, wherein, The vaporization structure further comprises a water storage cavity and a water supply flow channel, the water storage cavity is communicated with the water supply tank; the water supply flow channel has a water inlet and a water outlet, the water outlet is located above the water inlet, the water inlet is communicated with the water storage cavity, and the water outlet of the water supply flow channel is communicated with the vaporization cavities.

4. The air fryer of claim 3, wherein, The vaporization structure has a mounting surface, the mounting surface is provided with a plug-in slot communicated with the water storage cavity; one end of the mounting cylinder is provided with a flow port communicated with the inner cavity of the water supply tank, the other end of the mounting cylinder is provided with a discharge port, and the mounting cylinder is inserted into the plug-in slot.

5. The air fryer of claim 4, wherein, The vaporization structure is provided with a steam outlet communicated with the vaporization cavities, and the steam outlet is located above the discharge port. And / or, the mounting surface is further provided with a ventilation hole communicated with the plug-in slot.

6. The air fryer of claim 4, wherein, The mounting cylinder is provided with a discharge valve, the discharge valve can open or cover the flow port, the plug-in slot is provided with a trigger column, and the trigger column is used to open the discharge valve.

7. The air fryer of claim 4, wherein, The inner side wall of the plug-in slot is provided with a first sealing element, and the first sealing element is in abutting sealing with the mounting cylinder. Alternatively, the outer circumferential side of the mounting cylinder is provided with a first sealing element, and the first sealing element is in abutting sealing with the inner side wall of the plug-in slot.

8. The air fryer of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The partition is detachably arranged in the cooking space.

9. The air fryer of claim 8, wherein, The air fryer further comprises a position detection device, the position detection device is arranged in the body, and the position detection device is used to detect the partition.

10. The air fryer of any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The steam heat source comprises at least two heating units, one heating unit is arranged in one vaporization cavity. Alternatively, the steam heat source is provided with a controller, and the controller can control the steam heat source to heat any vaporization cavity.

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