Air fryer facilitating continuous cooking

Abstract

The utility model discloses an air fryer convenient for continuous cooking, and relates to the technical field of air fryers, the air fryer comprises an air fryer main machine, a fryer body is inserted in the lower section of the front side of the air fryer main machine, the fryer body comprises semi-cylindrical arc plates on the two sides, and the middle parts of the rear sides of the semi-cylindrical arc plates on the two sides are connected through a connecting hinge; separating handles are fixedly connected to the front sides of semi-cylindrical arc plates on the two sides of the pot body, the separating handles on the two sides are fixedly connected through a locking mechanism, a replaceable supporting disc is clamped and fixed to the bottom of the pot body, in the cooking process, due to the design of the replaceable supporting disc, a user only needs to rapidly replace the supporting disc and food materials in a cooking gap, and the user can conveniently cook the food materials. Therefore, continuous cooking can be achieved, cooking efficiency is greatly improved, food materials can be processed during cooking waiting, waiting time is fully utilized, and cooking flexibility and continuity are further improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air fryer technology, specifically to an air fryer that facilitates continuous cooking. Background Technology

[0002] An air fryer is a type of cooking appliance that uses rapidly circulating hot air to heat food, achieving the same effect and texture as fried food. A typical air fryer consists of a main unit and a food container. The main unit has a heating chamber inside, into which the food container extends. A fan and heating elements are located at the top of the heating chamber. The fan blows hot air from around the heating elements downwards into the food container, heating the food inside.

[0003] When multiple dishes need to be cooked continuously, users need to frequently remove the pot from the heating chamber and then replace different types of ingredients inside the pot. This is not only complicated to operate, but also reduces cooking efficiency. Therefore, we propose an air fryer that facilitates continuous cooking. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that when cooking multiple dishes continuously in an air fryer, users need to frequently remove the pot from the heating chamber and then replace different kinds of ingredients inside the pot. This is not only complicated to operate, but also reduces cooking efficiency. This invention provides an air fryer that facilitates continuous cooking.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An air fryer for continuous cooking includes an air fryer main unit. A pot body is inserted into the lower front section of the air fryer main unit. The pot body includes two semi-cylindrical arc plates on both sides, and the rear middle of the two semi-cylindrical arc plates are connected by a connecting hinge. A detachable handle is fixedly connected to the front side of each of the two semi-cylindrical arc plates of the pot body, and the two detachable handles are fixedly connected to each other by a locking mechanism. A replaceable tray is snapped and fixed to the bottom of the pot body.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer wall of the replaceable tray is provided with a docking ring groove, and the lower edge of the inner wall of the semi-cylindrical arc plate on both sides of the pot body is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion. The size of the snap-fit ​​protrusion matches the size of the docking ring groove, and the lower edge of the pot body is snapped into the docking ring groove for fixation.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a lock head slide and a latch seat. The lock head slide and the latch seat are respectively embedded in the upper ends of the two side separation handles. A sliding post is movably inserted into the upper end of the lock head slide, and a return spring is installed between the bottom of the sliding post and the bottom of the slot of the lock head slide. The upper end of the sliding post passes through the separation handle, and a connecting bolt is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding post. A square sliding groove is opened on the opposite side of the lock head slide and the latch seat corresponding to the connecting bolt, and a through hole is opened on the outer side of the square sliding groove corresponding to the two side separation handles.

[0009] Furthermore, the replaceable tray is a disc-shaped container with a downward-facing center, and the upper end of the inner wall of the replaceable tray is provided with a snap-fit ​​step, on which an oil draining mesh is inserted.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting post is fixedly connected to the center of the recessed bottom of the replaceable tray, and a sleeve hole is provided in the middle of the oil draining screen corresponding to the limiting post.

[0011] Furthermore, a hexagonal insertion hole is provided at the center of the upper end of the limiting column.

[0012] Furthermore, the inner wall of the pot body is provided with an oil guiding bevel corresponding to the upper edge of the replaceable tray. The oil guiding bevel is a convex edge with its bottom attached to the top surface of the replaceable tray and its upper edge inclined downward toward the center of the replaceable tray.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. In the cooking process, the replaceable tray design of this utility model allows users to quickly replace the tray and ingredients during cooking breaks, thus achieving continuous cooking and greatly improving cooking efficiency. It also allows for the processing of ingredients while cooking is in progress, making full use of the waiting time and further improving the flexibility and continuity of cooking.

[0015] 2. This utility model, through its snap-fit ​​protrusion and mating ring groove, facilitates quick snap-fit ​​fixing between the pot body and the replaceable tray, improving the ease of use of the device. Simultaneously, the snap-fit ​​engagement between the protrusion and the ring groove increases the stability of the connection between the pot body and the replaceable tray, preventing loosening or detachment during cooking, further enhancing the reliability and safety of the device.

[0016] 3. This utility model, through the setting of limiting columns and socket holes, can limit and fix the oil draining screen, preventing the oil draining screen from shifting or shaking within the replaceable tray, further improving the stability and reliability of the device. At the same time, the design of the limiting columns and socket holes also facilitates quick installation and removal of the oil draining screen by the user, improving the convenience of using the device. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an internal structural diagram of the locking mechanism of this utility model.

[0021] Reference numerals: 1. Air fryer main unit; 2. Pot body; 3. Separable handle; 4. Connecting hinge; 5. Replaceable tray; 6. Connecting ring groove; 7. Snap-fit ​​protrusion; 8. Locking head slide; 9. Sliding column; 10. Return spring; 11. Locking buckle seat; 12. Oil draining mesh; 13. Limiting column; 14. Connecting lock tongue. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model provides an air fryer that facilitates continuous cooking, including an air fryer main unit 1. A pot body 2 is inserted into the lower front section of the air fryer main unit 1. The pot body 2 includes two semi-cylindrical arc plates on both sides, and the rear middle of the two semi-cylindrical arc plates are connected by a connecting hinge 4. Separation handles 3 are fixedly connected to the front of the two semi-cylindrical arc plates of the pot body 2, and the two separation handles 3 are fixedly connected to each other by a locking mechanism. A replaceable tray 5 is snapped and fixed to the bottom of the pot body 2.

[0024] In this embodiment, preferably, the outer wall of the replaceable tray 5 is provided with a mating ring groove 6, and the lower edge of the inner wall of the semi-cylindrical arc plates on both sides of the pot body 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion 7. The size of the snap-fit ​​protrusion 7 matches the size of the mating ring groove 6, and the lower edge of the pot body 2 snaps into the mating ring groove 6 for fixation. The snap-fit ​​protrusion 7 and the mating ring groove 6 facilitate quick snap-fit ​​fixing between the pot body 2 and the replaceable tray 5, improving the convenience of using the device. At the same time, the snap-fit ​​cooperation between the snap-fit ​​protrusion 7 and the mating ring groove 6 also increases the stability of the connection between the pot body 2 and the replaceable tray 5, preventing the pot body 2 and the replaceable tray 5 from loosening or detaching during cooking, further improving the reliability and safety of the device.

[0025] In this embodiment, preferably, the locking mechanism includes a lock head slide 8 and a latch seat 11. The lock head slide 8 and the latch seat 11 are respectively embedded in the upper ends of the two side separation handles 3. A sliding post 9 is movably inserted into the upper end of the lock head slide 8. A return spring 10 is installed between the bottom of the sliding post 9 and the bottom of the slot of the lock head slide 8. The upper end of the sliding post 9 passes through the separation handle 3. A connecting lock tongue 14 is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding post 9. A square groove is opened on the opposite side of the lock head slide 8 and the latch seat 11 corresponding to the connecting lock tongue 14. A through hole is opened on the outer side of the square groove corresponding to the two side separation handles 3. Through the locking mechanism, the pot body 2 can be quickly locked and separated, which improves the convenience of using the device.

[0026] In this embodiment, preferably, the replaceable tray 5 is a dish-shaped container with a concave center, and the upper end of the inner wall of the replaceable tray 5 is provided with a snap-fit ​​step, and an oil draining mesh 12 is inserted on the snap-fit ​​step at the upper end of the replaceable tray 5; through the provided oil draining mesh 12, the oil produced during the cooking process of the food can be filtered, avoiding direct contact between the oil and the food, making the cooked food healthier and more delicious.

[0027] In this embodiment, preferably, a limiting post 13 is fixedly connected to the center of the recessed bottom of the replaceable tray 5, and a socket hole is provided in the middle of the oil draining screen 12 corresponding to the limiting post 13. Through the limiting post 13 and the socket hole, the oil draining screen 12 can be fixed in place, preventing it from shifting or shaking within the replaceable tray 5, thus further improving the stability and reliability of the device. At the same time, the design of the limiting post 13 and the socket hole also facilitates quick installation and removal of the oil draining screen 12 by the user, improving the ease of use of the device.

[0028] In this embodiment, preferably, a hexagonal socket is provided at the center of the upper end of the limiting column 13; by providing a hexagonal column into which a grill suitable for different foods can be set, such as grilled fish or grilled meat, the upper end of the hexagonal column can be equipped with a grill, further improving the practicality and flexibility of the device. In addition, the design of the hexagonal socket also allows users to quickly replace grills of different sizes as needed, meeting different cooking needs.

[0029] In this embodiment, preferably, the inner wall of the pot body 2 is provided with an oil-guiding bevel corresponding to the upper edge of the replaceable tray 5. The oil-guiding bevel is a convex edge with its bottom attached to the top surface of the replaceable tray 5 and its upper edge inclined downward toward the center of the replaceable tray 5. By providing the oil-guiding bevel, the oil dripping from the food during cooking can be guided to the center of the replaceable tray 5, avoiding the accumulation of oil on the inner wall of the pot body 2. This not only makes it easier for users to clean the oil, but also improves the cleanliness and hygiene of the device.

[0030] The working principle and usage process of this utility model are as follows: When using this device, prepare multiple replaceable trays 5, and place the prepared ingredients on the multiple replaceable trays 5. During cooking, open the pot body 2 through the separation handle 3, and then fix the pot body 2 onto the outside of the replaceable trays 5. Then, lock the pot body 2 and the replaceable trays 5 together again through the separation handle 3 to form a complete air fryer heating chamber. Then, place the pot body 2 on the air fryer host 1 and start the air fryer host 1 to cook. After cooking, directly remove the pot body 2, separate the pot body 2 through the locking mechanism, put down the finished replaceable trays 5, and replace it with the next replaceable tray 5. During the cooking process, the design of the replaceable trays 5 allows users to quickly replace the trays and ingredients between cooking intervals to achieve continuous cooking, which greatly improves cooking efficiency. It also allows for the preparation of ingredients while waiting for cooking, making full use of the waiting time and further improving the flexibility and continuity of cooking.

[0031] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An air fryer facilitating continuous cooking, comprising an air fryer main machine (1), a pot body (2) is inserted into the lower section of the front side of the air fryer main machine (1), characterized in that: The pot body (2) includes two semi-cylindrical arc plates on both sides, and the rear middle of the two semi-cylindrical arc plates are connected by a connecting hinge (4). The front sides of the two semi-cylindrical arc plates of the pot body (2) are fixedly connected with a separation handle (3), and the two separation handles (3) are fixedly connected by a locking mechanism. The bottom of the pot body (2) is fixedly attached with a replaceable tray (5).

2. The air fryer for ease of continuous cooking as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The replaceable tray (5) has a docking ring groove (6) on the upper edge of its outer wall, and the lower edge of the inner wall of the semi-cylindrical arc plate on both sides of the pot body (2) is provided with a snap-fit ​​protrusion (7). The size of the snap-fit ​​protrusion (7) matches the size of the docking ring groove (6), and the snap-fit ​​protrusion (7) on the lower edge of the pot body (2) is snapped into the docking ring groove (6) for fixation.

3. The air fryer for ease of continuous cooking as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The locking mechanism includes a lock head slide (8) and a latch seat (11). The lock head slide (8) and the latch seat (11) are respectively embedded in the upper end of the two side separation handles (3). A sliding post (9) is movably inserted into the upper end of the lock head slide (8). A return spring (10) is installed between the bottom of the sliding post (9) and the bottom of the slot of the lock head slide (8). The upper end of the sliding post (9) passes through the separation handle (3). A connecting tongue (14) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the sliding post (9). A square groove is opened on the opposite side of the lock head slide (8) and the latch seat (11) corresponding to the connecting tongue (14). A through hole is opened on the outer side of the square groove corresponding to the two side separation handles (3).

4. The air fryer for ease of continuous cooking as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The replaceable tray (5) is a disc-shaped container with the center recessed downwards, and the upper end of the inner wall of the replaceable tray (5) is provided with a snap-fit ​​step, and an oil draining mesh (12) is inserted on the snap-fit ​​step at the upper end of the replaceable tray (5).

5. An air fryer for ease of continuous cooking according to claim 4, characterized in that: The center of the recessed bottom of the replaceable tray (5) is fixedly connected to a limiting post (13), and the middle part of the oil drain net (12) is provided with a sleeve hole corresponding to the limiting post (13).

6. An air fryer for ease of continuous cooking according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper center of the limiting column (13) is provided with a hexagonal insertion hole.

7. The air fryer of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the pot body (2) is provided with an oil guiding bevel corresponding to the upper edge of the replaceable tray (5). The oil guiding bevel is a convex edge with its bottom attached to the top surface of the replaceable tray (5) and its upper edge inclined downward toward the center of the replaceable tray (5).

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