Multifunctional cooking equipment

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, in particular to multifunctional cooking equipment which comprises a main body and a heating device arranged in the main body, the main body comprises a top cover, a base and a surrounding edge arranged between the top cover and the base, and a cooking space is defined by the top cover, the base and the surrounding edge; the front side of the cooking space is provided with a first opening into which a cooking utensil extends; second openings are formed in the two sides of the cooking space, side plates are movably arranged at the second openings, and the side plates can open or close the second openings; the stand column is arranged at the second opening, and a positioning groove for the stand column to extend into is formed in the side plate. Two different cooking modes can be achieved by adjusting the state of the side plate, when the second opening is closed by the side plate, the stand column is matched with the positioning groove, the reliability that the second opening is closed by the side plate is guaranteed, and the situation that heat in the cooking space overflows from a gap between the side plate and the main body is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances, and in particular to a multifunctional cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, there are more and more types of cooking equipment in the kitchen, such as air fryers, grill pans, etc. However, a lot of cooking equipment will take up a lot of space in the kitchen. Therefore, multi-functional cooking equipment that combines multiple cooking functions into one has appeared on the market.

[0003] A patent with publication number CN117796682A discloses a cooking appliance, comprising: a main body, including a top cover and a base disposed opposite each other along a first direction, with a surrounding plate between the top cover and the base, the top cover, the base, and the surrounding plate enclosing a cooking space, the cooking space having first openings on both sides along a second direction, the first direction being different from the second direction; side plates, disposed at the first openings on both sides of the main body, at least one side plate capable of opening or closing the first opening; and a heating element for heating the cooking space. Two different cooking methods can be achieved when the side plates have the first openings closed and when they have the first openings open.

[0004] However, in the above technology, the side panel is only rotatably connected to the edge and has no other fixed structure. When the side panel closes the first opening, it cannot completely close the first opening, causing heat to dissipate in the cooking space and affecting cooking efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] To effectively solve the above problems, this application provides a multifunctional cooking device.

[0006] This application provides a multifunctional cooking device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A multifunctional cooking device includes a main body and a heating device disposed within the main body. The main body includes a top cover, a base, and a surrounding edge disposed between the top cover and the base. The top cover, the base, and the surrounding edge enclose a cooking space. A first opening for a cooking utensil to be inserted is provided on the front side of the cooking space. Second openings are provided on both sides of the cooking space. Side plates are movably disposed at the second openings, and the side plates can open or close the second openings. The device also includes a column disposed at the second opening, and positioning grooves for the column to be inserted are provided on the side plates.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, with the second opening on the side panel open, cleaning of the side panel, heating device, and internal structure of the main body becomes easier. With the second opening closed, the cooking space is enclosed on both sides, improving cooking efficiency. Furthermore, opening or closing the second opening allows for two different cooking methods. When the second opening is open, heat generated by the heating device is transferred to the cooking space to heat the food on the cooking vessel, allowing the user to easily turn the food and improve the baking effect. When the second opening is closed, heat generated by the heating device is transferred to the cooking space, reducing heat loss and improving cooking efficiency. Adjusting the side panel's position enables two different cooking methods, enhancing usability.

[0009] In addition, when the second opening of the side panel is closed, the column and the positioning groove cooperate to lock the side panel, ensuring the reliability of the side panel closing the second opening, so that the side panel and the main body enclose the cooking space, effectively reducing the heat in the cooking space from the gap between the side panel and the main body.

[0010] Optionally, the opening area of ​​the positioning groove is larger than the bottom diameter of the positioning groove.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, it is convenient for the column to extend into the positioning groove, which helps to fix the side plate and further improves the convenience of using the cooking equipment.

[0012] Optionally, the side plate is rotatably connected to the perimeter.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the side panel can be opened and closed easily.

[0014] Optionally, the column is located at the end of the base away from the perimeter.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, when the second opening of the side panel is closed, the column engages with the positioning groove on the side panel, positioning the column at the end of the base away from the edge, which can fix both ends of the side panel, further improving the connection stability between the side panel and the column.

[0016] Optionally, the cooking vessel includes a pot body and a protective plate disposed on the front side of the pot body. When the side plate closes the second opening, the pot body is inserted into the cooking space through the first opening, and the protective plate covers and seals the first opening.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, with the second opening closed on the side panel, a cooking vessel containing food is placed in the cooking space. The protective plate, side panel, and main body together enclose the pot body. The heat generated by the heating device is transferred to the pot body under the guidance of the air guide plate, and the food in the pot body is air-fried. While satisfying the cooking effect of the food, it can prevent the heat inside the pot body from being lost and reduce energy consumption.

[0018] Optionally, the cooking utensil includes a baking pan and an oil drip tray disposed below the baking pan.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, when the second opening is opened on the side panel, the baking tray and drip tray are installed in the cooking space, and the food to be cooked is placed on the baking tray. The heat generated by the heating device is transferred to the food under the guidance of the air guide plate, thus heating the food. Since both the first and second openings are open, it is convenient for the user to flip the food on the baking tray, which can improve the cooking effect and reduce the occurrence of uneven heating.

[0020] Optionally, the base is provided with support frames on both sides for mounting the baking tray. The support frames extend to one end of the base near the edge, and the baking tray is located above the support frames.

[0021] Optionally, the support frame is located inside the column.

[0022] Optionally, the support frame is provided with a guide rail for mounting the oil collection box. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the cooking apparatus shown in the embodiments of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking device with the side panel open, as shown in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking device with the side panel closed, as shown in an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main body; 11. Heating device; 12. Top cover; 13. Base; 14. Surrounding edge; 15. Cooking space; 16. Second opening; 17. Side panel; 171. Positioning groove; 18. First opening; 2. Cooking vessel; 21. Pot body; 22. Protective plate; 23. Baking tray; 24. Oil drip tray; 3. Column; 4. Support frame; 5. Guide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments are merely specific illustrations of the present application, and their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, and should not be regarded as limitations on the present application.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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 of this application.

[0029] This application discloses a multifunctional cooking device, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a main body 1 and a heating device 11 disposed within the main body 1. The main body 1 includes a top cover 12, a base 13, and a perimeter 14 disposed between the top cover 12 and the base 13. The top cover 12, the base 13, and the perimeter 14 together enclose a cooking space 15. The heating device 11 includes a heating element, a fan, and a motor that drives the fan to rotate. A guide plate is disposed inside the top cover 12. The heating element and the fan are both located inside the guide plate. The heating element heats up, and the fan rotates under the drive of the motor to blow the heat generated by the heating element into the cooking space 15, thereby realizing the cooking of food in the cooking space 15.

[0030] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cooking space 15 has second openings 16 on both sides, and side panels 17 are movably installed at the second openings 16. The side panels 17 can be opened or closed. When the second openings 16 are open, it facilitates cleaning of the side panels 17, the heating device 11, and the internal structure of the main body 1. When the second openings 16 are closed, the cooking space 15 is enclosed on both sides, improving cooking efficiency. Furthermore, opening or closing the second openings 16 allows for two different cooking methods. When the second openings 16 are open, the heat generated by the heating device 11 is transferred to the cooking space 15 to heat the food on the cooking vessel 2, allowing the user to easily turn the food and improve the baking effect. When the second openings 16 are closed, the heat generated by the heating device 11 is transferred to the cooking space 15, reducing heat loss and improving cooking efficiency. Adjusting the state of the side panels 17 enables two different cooking methods, enhancing usability.

[0031] The cooking space 15 contains a cooking vessel 2, and the front side of the cooking space 15 has a first opening 18 for the cooking vessel 2 to extend into. It should be noted that the cooking vessel 2 includes a pot body 21 and a protective plate 22 disposed on the front side of the pot body 21. When the side plate 17 closes the second opening 16, the pot body 21 is inserted into the cooking space 15 through the first opening 18, and the protective plate 22 covers and seals the first opening 18.

[0032] With the second opening 16 closed on the side panel 17, the cooking vessel 2 containing food is placed into the cooking space 15. The protective plate 22, the side panel 17, and the main body 1 together enclose the pot body 21. The heat generated by the heating device 11 is transferred to the pot body 21 under the guidance of the air guide plate, and the food in the pot body 21 is air-fried. While satisfying the cooking effect of the food, the heat loss in the pot body 21 can be avoided, and energy consumption can be reduced.

[0033] In addition, the cooking vessel 2 also includes a baking pan 23 and an oil collection box 24 located below the baking pan 23. When the second opening 16 of the side panel 17 is opened, the baking pan 23 and the oil collection box 24 are installed in the cooking space 15, and the food to be cooked is placed on the baking pan 23. The heat generated by the heating device 11 is transferred to the food under the guidance of the air guide plate, thus heating the food. Since both the first opening 18 and the second opening 16 are open, it is convenient for the user to flip the food on the baking pan 23, which can improve the cooking effect and reduce the occurrence of uneven heating of the food.

[0034] Meanwhile, the oil produced during food cooking drips down into the oil collection box 24, preventing food from coming into contact with oil and affecting its taste.

[0035] In addition, the cooking device also includes a column 3 set at the second opening 16, and a positioning groove 171 is provided on the side plate 17 for the column 3 to extend into. When the side plate 17 closes the second opening 16, the column 3 cooperates with the positioning groove 171 to lock the side plate 17, ensuring the reliability of the side plate 17 in closing the second opening 16, so that the side plate 17 and the main body 1 enclose the cooking space 15, effectively reducing the heat in the cooking space 15 from the gap between the side plate 17 and the main body 1.

[0036] The opening area of ​​the positioning groove 171 is larger than the bottom diameter of the positioning groove 171, that is, the positioning groove 171 is trapezoidal, which makes it easy for the column 3 to extend into the positioning groove 171, which helps to fix the side plate 17 and further improves the convenience of using the cooking equipment.

[0037] In this embodiment, the side panel 17 is rotatably connected to the surrounding edge 14, facilitating the opening and closing of the side panel 17. When the side panel 17 closes the second opening 16, the column 3 engages with the positioning groove 171 on the side panel 17, positioning the column 3 at the end of the base 13 away from the surrounding edge 14, further improving the connection stability between the side panel 17 and the column 3. A handle groove is provided on the side of the side panel 17 away from the cooking space 15, facilitating the opening of the side panel 17.

[0038] Both sides of the base 13 are equipped with support frames 4 for mounting the baking tray 23. The support frames 4 extend to the end of the base 13 near the edge 14, and the baking tray 23 is located above the support frames 4, facilitating the installation and removal of the baking tray 23. The distance between the column 3 and the rear side of the support frame 4 is greater than the width of the baking tray 23, allowing the baking tray 23 to be placed between the support frame 4 and the column 3 through the second opening 16, improving the stability of the baking tray 23 and ensuring cooking safety. It should be noted that the support frame 4 is located inside the column 3 and does not affect the closing of the side panel 17.

[0039] The support frame 4 is provided with a guide rail 5 for installing the oil receiving box 24. The guide rail 5 is located inside the support frame 4, and the front side of the guide rail 5 is provided with a guide opening. The guide opening is inclined to facilitate the guiding function of the oil receiving box 24 and help install the oil receiving box 24.

[0040] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A multi-functional cooking apparatus, characterized by: The cooking device comprises a main body and a heating device arranged in the main body, the main body comprises a top cover, a base and a surrounding edge arranged between the top cover and the base, the top cover, the base and the surrounding edge form a cooking space, the front side of the cooking space is provided with a first opening for a cooking utensil to extend into, both sides of the cooking space are provided with a second opening, a side plate is movably arranged at the second opening, and the side plate can open or close the second opening; the cooking device further comprises a stand arranged at the second opening, and the side plate is provided with a positioning slot for the stand to extend into.

2. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized by: The opening area of the positioning slot is greater than the bottom diameter of the positioning slot.

3. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by: The side plate is rotationally connected with the surrounding edge.

4. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 3, wherein: The stand is located at the end of the base away from the surrounding edge.

5. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The cooking utensil comprises a pot body and a guard plate arranged at the front side of the pot body, the side plate closes the second opening, the pot body is inserted into the cooking space through the first opening, and the guard plate covers and seals the first opening.

6. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The cooking utensil comprises a baking tray and an oil receiving box arranged below the baking tray.

7. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: Both sides of the base are provided with a support frame for mounting the baking tray, the support frame extends to the end of the base close to the surrounding edge, and the baking tray is located above the support frame.

8. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 7, wherein: The support frame is located inside the stand.

9. The multi-functional cooking apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that: A guide rail for mounting the oil receiving box is arranged on the support frame.

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