Steaming oven with hidden handle
By incorporating a rectangular opening and a hinged stop on the control panel of the steam oven, the problems of burns and poor heat dissipation associated with concealed handles on steam ovens are solved, achieving safe, rapid heat dissipation and a sealed effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG MEIDA IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing concealed handles are prone to causing burns when used in steam ovens and are not conducive to heat dissipation in the insulated space.
Design a steam oven with a hidden handle. By setting a rectangular opening and a hinged stop on the panel, the handle can be unfolded and retracted using a reset component. This avoids direct contact between the hand and the hot panel and accelerates heat dissipation from the heat-insulating space when the handle is unfolded.
It achieves safety by preventing burns during use, improves the heat dissipation efficiency of the steam oven, and keeps the door panel flat and closed to reduce heat loss and prevent foreign objects from entering and people from bumping into it.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of steam ovens, and more particularly to a steam oven with a concealed handle. Background Technology
[0002] Existing steam ovens generally include a main body, a panel located at the front of the main body, and an n-shaped handle connected to the panel. A heat insulation space is formed between the panel and the front side of the main body, which serves to insulate against heat, reduce the panel temperature, and prevent burns when touching it.
[0003] Current concealed handles, such as the one in patent number 201620549172.9 entitled "A Concealed Handle for an Integrated Stove Cleaning Cabinet," design a concealed handle by creating a handle groove on the door panel and hinged a flip-up plate to a fixed plate on the back. A spring and a flip-up decorative panel conceal the handle groove, revealing it through the flip-up decorative panel during use. However, if this concealed handle is directly applied to a steam oven, pulling the handle groove could easily cause burns to the front side of the oven body, hindering heat dissipation from the insulated space. Summary of the Invention
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam oven with a concealed handle. While concealing the handle, it is not easy to get burned when using the handle, which is conducive to heat dissipation of the heat insulation space. When not in use, it can keep the surface of the steam oven door panel flat and relatively closed, preventing foreign objects from entering the handle and preventing people from bumping into it when walking.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a steam oven with a concealed handle, comprising a panel located on the front of the main body of the steam oven and an n-shaped handle connected to the panel. A heat insulation space is formed between the heat insulation panel and the front side of the main body of the steam oven. The panel has a rectangular opening, and the handle is hinged within the rectangular opening. A lower opening is formed below the handle within the rectangular opening. A stop block is hinged to the panel at the lower opening. The back of the stop block is connected to the back of the panel through an elastic reset member. The stop block closes the lower opening under the elastic reset action of the reset member. In use, push the stop block backward, causing the reset piece to deform. Then, reach into the lower opening and pull the handle forward. The handle rotates forward to a horizontal position, i.e., the handle is in the unfolded state. When using the handle, there is no need to repeatedly put your hand into the insulated space, avoiding burns from touching the front side of the oven body. It is safe and convenient to use. Moreover, when the handle is unfolded, the rectangular opening connects the insulated space to the outside, accelerating heat dissipation from the insulated space and thus accelerating heat dissipation from the oven body. When the handle is not in use, rotate it backward to a vertical position, i.e., the handle is in the retracted state. The stop block also returns to a vertical position under the action of the reset piece. At this time, the stop and handle are located within the rectangular opening; moreover, the stop, handle, and panel are on the same plane, which hides the handle and reduces the heat loss of the insulation space and the oven body during steaming and baking. In other words, this product hides the handle while making it easy to unfold and retract, making it convenient to use; when not in use, retracting the handle hides it, keeping the oven door panel flat and relatively closed, preventing foreign objects from entering the handle and preventing bumps when people walk by; when unfolding the handle, pulling it is less likely to cause burns, and unfolding the handle also accelerates the heat dissipation of the oven.
[0006] Furthermore, a horizontal shaft is provided behind the stop block, extending through the left and right ends of the stop block. The horizontal shaft is fixedly connected to the stop block. A hinge seat is provided behind the panel at the left and right ends of the stop block. The horizontal shaft is rotatably mounted on the hinge seat. One end of the reset member is connected to the hinge seat, and the other end of the reset member is tightened and connected to the horizontal shaft.
[0007] Furthermore, one end of the first connecting strip is fixedly sleeved on the horizontal axis, and the reset member is connected to the other end of the first connecting strip.
[0008] Furthermore, the reset element is a reset spring.
[0009] Furthermore, the hinge seat is connected to the front end of the second connecting strip, the second connecting strip has a rear end that extends horizontally toward the rear of the panel, and the other end of the reset member is connected to the rear end of the second connecting strip.
[0010] Furthermore, the two ends of the handle are rotatably mounted on the horizontal axis, the stop block is located between the two ends of the handle, and positioning plates are provided at the bottom of both ends of the handle, with the positioning plates located behind the panel. When the handle is located within the rectangular opening, the positioning plates are pressed against the back of the panel, and the positioning plates are provided with a first suction member. A second suction member is provided behind the panel that can be attracted to the first suction member. When the handle is rotated to a vertical position, the positioning plates can be pressed against the panel, and the first and second suction members can be attracted to fix the handle, ensuring the stability of the handle in the hidden state.
[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When in use, push the stop block backward and pull the handle forward so that the handle is located on the outside. When using the handle, avoid touching the front side of the steam oven body and being burned. It is safe and convenient to use, and can also accelerate the heat dissipation of the heat insulation space and the steam oven body. When not in use, the handle and the stop block are on the same plane as the panel, realizing the concealment of the handle and reducing the space occupied by the handle. It also prevents foreign objects from entering the handle and prevents people from bumping into the handle when walking around. Attached Figure Description
[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0013] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part of the image;
[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0015] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of part of the image;
[0016] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 3 ;
[0017] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part of the image;
[0018] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model without the reset component installed;
[0019] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of part of the image;
[0020] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 4 ;
[0021] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of part of the image;
[0022] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present utility model. Figure 5 ;
[0023] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view of part of the image;
[0024] Figure 13 for Figure 12 A diagram showing the changing states;
[0025] The components include: panel 1, rectangular opening 11, hinge seat 12, lower opening 13; handle 2, horizontal axis 21, positioning plate 22, limiting rod 221; stop block 3, second suction component 31; reset component 4; first connecting strip 5; and second connecting strip 6. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the invention and not all structures. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0028] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0029] like Figure 1-13 As shown, a steam oven with a hidden handle includes a steam oven body, a panel 1, and a handle 2. The panel 1 is located at the front of the steam oven body, and a heat insulation space is formed between the panel 1 and the front side of the steam oven body to provide heat insulation and prevent burns from contact with the panel 1. The handle 2 is connected to the panel 1. This part of the structure is the existing steam oven structure, or it can be the steam oven structure of an integrated stove. They are all similar, such as the M906 integrated steam oven produced by our company.
[0030] The structural improvement of this product is as follows: the handle 2 is an n-shaped plate, the thickness of the handle 2 is about the same as the thickness of the panel 1, the panel 1 has a rectangular opening 11 in the middle, the handle 2 is hinged in the rectangular opening 11, the handle 2 is fitted inside the rectangular opening 11, the rectangular opening 11 forms a lower opening 13 below the handle 2, the panel 1 is hinged to a stop block 3 at the lower opening 13, the stop block 32 is also rectangular, the thickness of the stop block 32 is about the same as the thickness of the panel 1, and the stop block 3 fits exactly in the lower opening 13.
[0031] The stop block 3 is connected to the back of the panel 1 via an elastic reset member 4. The stop block 3 closes the lower opening 13 under the elastic reset action of the reset member. Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a horizontal shaft 21 is provided behind the stop block 3. The horizontal shaft 21 extends through the left and right ends of the stop block 3 and is fixedly connected to the stop block 3, so that the stop block 3 can move together with the horizontal shaft 21. Two hinge seats 12 are provided behind the panel 1, located at the left and right ends of the stop block 3 respectively. The hinge seats 12 can be fixed to the panel 1 with glue or screws. The hinge seats 12 are rectangular plates and have protrusions. The protrusions form hinge holes extending left and right. The horizontal shaft 21 can be rotatably inserted into the hinge holes. One end of the reset member 4 is connected to the hinge seat 12, and the other end of the reset member 4 is tensioned and connected to the horizontal shaft 21. The reset member 4 is a reset spring, preferably a tension spring.
[0032] Specifically, one end of the first connecting strip 5 is fixedly sleeved on the horizontal shaft 21, and the reset member 4 is connected to the other end of the first connecting strip 5. That is, the first connecting strip 5 is a long strip-shaped plate structure, with a first hole at one end and a second hole at the other end. The first hole is racetrack-shaped, and the position where the horizontal shaft 21 inserts into the first hole is also machined into a racetrack shape, so that the first connecting strip 5 can rotate when the horizontal shaft 21 rotates. The second hole is circular, and hooks are formed at both ends of the tension spring, allowing one end of the tension spring to hook into the second hole.
[0033] The hinge seat 12 is connected to the front end of the second connecting strip 6, which is also a long strip plate structure. The front end of the second connecting strip 6 is vertically connected to the rear of the hinge seat 12. The second connecting strip 6 and the hinge seat 12 are integral structures. The front of the hinge seat 12 is connected to the rear of the panel 1. The second connecting strip 6 has a rear end that extends horizontally to the rear of the panel 1. The rear end of the second connecting strip 6 is provided with a third hole, which is circular. The reset member 11 is connected to the rear end of the second connecting strip 6, that is, the other end of the tension spring hooks into the third hole.
[0034] To simplify the structure, the handle 2 is rotatably mounted on the horizontal shaft 21 at both ends. Ideally, two hinge seats 12 are positioned at the left and right ends of the handle 2, respectively. The stop block 3 is located between the two ends of the handle 2. A positioning plate 22 is provided at the bottom of each of the left and right ends of the handle 2, and the positioning plates 22 are located behind the panel 1. When the handle 2 is within the rectangular opening 11, the positioning plates 22 are flush against the back of the panel 1. A first suction element is provided on the positioning plate 22 at the right end of the handle 2. A second suction element 31 is provided behind the panel 22 at the location of the first suction element. The second suction element 31 can be attracted to the first suction element. The first suction element is a magnet, and the second suction element 31 is an iron sheet, which is glued to the back of the panel 1. Alternatively, a magnetic attraction structure can be provided between another positioning plate and the panel 1, or both positioning plates can be connected to the panel 1 using magnetic attraction structures, i.e., a magnet and a patch.
[0035] Limiting rods 221 extend from both the left and right ends of the positioning plate 22. The limiting rods 221 include a left limiting rod and a right limiting rod, that is, the left end of the positioning plate 22 extends to the left to extend the left limiting rod, and the right end of the positioning plate 22 extends to the right to extend the right limiting rod. When the handle 2 is rotated forward to the horizontally unfolded state, the limiting rods 221 are just in close contact with the rear surface of the hinge seat 12, thereby ensuring the stability of the handle 2 in the unfolded state.
[0036] When in use, after the steam oven has finished baking the food, push the stop block 3 backward by hand. The stop block 3 causes the horizontal shaft 21 to rotate clockwise around the hinge seat 12. The stop block 3 rotates into the heat insulation space, and the horizontal shaft 21 causes the first connecting bar 5 to rotate clockwise, lengthening the tension spring. Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 11 , Figure 12The handle 2 is in the following state. Because it only requires a small amount of force to pull it open, the finger hooks the handle 2 forward, so that it does not touch the front side of the oven. The first and second suction parts 31 separate, and the handle 2 rotates forward to the outside, that is, the handle 2 rotates counterclockwise forward around the horizontal axis 21 to a horizontal state. The limiting rod 221 is just close to the hinge seat 12. At this time, the handle 2 is in the unfolded state, which is convenient to use. The handle 2 is located outside and will not touch the front side of the oven when used, making it safer to use. Moreover, at this time, the rectangular opening 11 can also connect the heat insulation space and the outside, accelerating the heat dissipation of the heat insulation space and the oven body, further improving the safety of use. At the same time, since the stop block 3 lacks external force, the tension spring retracts and resets, driving the stop block 3 to rotate counterclockwise to a vertical state. The stop block 3 is just close to the lower opening 13, that is... Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 The state.
[0037] When handle 2 is not in use, push handle 2 clockwise backward. Handle 2 rotates around the horizontal axis 21 to a vertical position, and handle 2 fits perfectly inside the rectangular opening 11. The positioning plate 22 is pressed against the panel 1, and the first and second suction components 31 are attracted and fixed in place. At this time, the panel 1, handle 2, and stop block 3 are on the same plane, allowing handle 2 to be retracted, i.e., hiding handle 2. Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 The state of the handle is such that when the kitchen space is small, it avoids bumping into the handle while walking back and forth, causing injury. In addition, the handle 2 is hidden during the steaming and baking process, and the rectangular opening 11 is closed by the handle 2 and the stop 3, reducing the heat loss of the insulation space.
[0038] When this product unfolds handle 2, it can be hooked out to a horizontal position with just one finger. The handle can be pulled repeatedly without touching the front side of the oven body, thus avoiding burns. If the existing hidden handle is used, sufficient force is required to open the oven, and the handle groove must be firmly gripped, which easily leads to contact with the front side of the oven body and a high risk of burns.
[0039] This product uses handle 2 to prevent burns and accelerates heat dissipation from the insulation space and the oven body, making it safer to use. It also eliminates the need for repeated pushing of the stop block 3, reducing the number of times the spring is used, reducing fatigue and damage, and making it more convenient to use. When not in use, handle 2 can be hidden, reducing its space occupation and preventing bumps and knocks, ensuring safety. Furthermore, retracting handle 2 during steaming and baking reduces heat loss from the insulation space. The design allows for easy unfolding and retraction of handle 2, enhancing convenience. When not in use, the oven door panel remains flat and relatively sealed, preventing foreign objects from entering the handle and protecting against bumps and knocks from foot traffic.
[0040] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will be able to make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A steam oven with a concealed handle, comprising a panel (1) disposed on the front of the main body of the steam oven and an n-shaped handle (2) connected to the panel (1), wherein a heat-insulating space is formed between the heat-insulating panel (1) and the front side of the main body of the steam oven, characterized in that: The panel (1) has a rectangular opening (11), the handle (2) is hinged in the rectangular opening (11), and a lower opening (13) is formed in the rectangular opening (11) below the handle (2). The panel (1) is hinged to a stop block (3) at the lower opening (13). The back of the stop block (3) is connected to the back of the panel (1) through an elastic reset member (4). The stop block (3) closes the lower opening (13) under the elastic reset action of the reset member.
2. The steam oven with a concealed handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The block (3) is provided with a horizontal shaft (21) extending through the left and right ends of the block (3) at the rear. The horizontal shaft (21) is fixedly connected to the block (3). The panel (1) is provided with a hinge seat (12) at the left and right ends of the block (3) at the rear. The horizontal shaft (21) is rotatably mounted on the hinge seat (12). One end of the reset member (4) is connected to the hinge seat (12), and the other end of the reset member (4) is tightened and connected to the horizontal shaft (21).
3. The steam oven with a concealed handle according to claim 2, characterized in that: One end of the first connecting strip (5) is fixedly sleeved on the horizontal axis (21), and the reset member (4) is connected to the other end of the first connecting strip (5).
4. The steam oven with a concealed handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reset component (4) is a reset spring.
5. The steam oven with a concealed handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hinge seat (12) is connected to the front end of the second connecting strip (6), the second connecting strip (6) has a rear end that extends horizontally toward the rear of the panel (1), and the other end of the reset member (11) is connected to the rear end of the second connecting strip (6).
6. The steam oven with a concealed handle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The handle (2) is rotatably mounted on the horizontal shaft (21) at both ends. The stop block (3) is located between the two ends of the handle (2). The bottom of both ends of the handle (2) is provided with a positioning plate (22). The positioning plate (22) is located behind the panel (1). When the handle (2) is located in the rectangular opening (11), the positioning plate (22) is close to the back of the panel (1). The positioning plate (22) is provided with a first suction member. The back of the panel (22) is provided with a second suction member (31) that can be attracted to the first suction member.
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