Outdoor oven equipment

By incorporating a cross-flow fan and baffle plate into the outdoor oven, hot air circulation and smoke extraction are achieved, solving the health hazards of smoke when the oven lid is open and improving the uniformity and safety of cooking.

CN224179583UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01ZHEJIANG YUEDA ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG YUEDA ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-03-28
Publication Date
2026-05-01

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Technical Problem

When cooking with the lid open, the surface temperature of the grill pan is high, resulting in a large amount of smoke. Inhaling this smoke poses a health hazard to users.

Method used

Design an outdoor grill device comprising a base, a fan assembly, and a flip-top assembly. Utilizing a cross-flow fan and a baffle plate, it achieves hot air circulation and smoke extraction. Hot air circulates within the cooking chamber, and when the lid is opened, smoke is exhausted through the vent, preventing the user from inhaling the smoke.

Benefits of technology

It improves the evenness of food heating and cooking efficiency, ensures user health, avoids the health hazards caused by inhaling cooking fumes, and has a simple structure and is easy to operate.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to outdoor oven equipment which comprises a base, a fan assembly and a flip assembly, an opening is formed in the upper end of the base, a heating element and a baking tray are arranged in the base, the baking tray is located above the heating element, the fan assembly is installed on the base, the fan assembly comprises a fan box and a cross-flow fan, the cross-flow fan is arranged in the fan box, and the flip assembly is arranged in the fan box. An air inlet, an air outlet and an air outlet are formed in the fan box, the air outlet faces food on the baking tray, and a wind shield is arranged on the fan box and used for opening or closing the air outlet. When the flip cover assembly is closed, the air outlet is opened by the air baffle, heat on the baking tray is taken away by air blown out by the cross-flow fan to form hot air, and air frying of food is achieved; when the flip cover assembly is opened, the wind shield closes the air outlet, the cross-flow fan continuously sucks a large amount of smoke through the air inlet and exhausts the smoke from the air outlet, and therefore the problem that the health of a user is harmed due to the fact that the user sucks a large amount of smoke is solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of barbecue grill technology, specifically to an outdoor barbecue grill device. Background Technology

[0002] A barbecue grill is a common food cooking appliance used during outdoor camping. It has a lid and can be used for cooking in both closed and open states.

[0003] Currently, outdoor barbecue grills are already available that integrate with air fryers. These utilize a hot air assembly to circulate hot air within the grill pan and lid, improving the evenness of food heating. Utility model announcement CN218899217U discloses an outdoor barbecue grill with even heating, comprising an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is fastened to the lower shell, forming a sealed cooking chamber. A hot air assembly is mounted on the upper shell, including a motor and fan blades connected to the motor. The lower shell contains an oil tray, a gas stove, and a grill pan. The grill pan is positioned above the gas stove, which has an oil collection groove along its outer edge. An oil drain hole is located on the grill pan above the oil collection groove. Heat generated by the gas stove flows upward through the oil drain hole, and the fan blades blow the heat onto the food on the grill pan.

[0004] In the aforementioned prior art, when cooking with the lid open, the high temperature of the baking pan surface causes a large amount of smoke to be generated when cooking oily foods, which can be harmful to the human body if inhaled. Utility Model Content

[0005] This utility model addresses the existing technical problems by providing an outdoor oven device.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: An outdoor grill equipment includes a base, a fan assembly, and a flip-top assembly. The upper end of the base is provided with an opening. A heating element and a baking tray are provided inside the base. The baking tray is located above the heating element. The fan assembly is installed on the base. The fan assembly includes a fan box and a cross-flow fan. The cross-flow fan is disposed in the fan box. The fan box is provided with an air inlet, an air outlet, and an exhaust outlet. The air outlet faces the food on the baking tray. A baffle is provided on the fan box. The baffle is used to open or close the air outlet.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The heating element heats the baking pan and the food on it, with most of the heat concentrated on the baking pan. When the flip-top assembly is closed, the flip-top assembly, base, and baking pan work together to form a cooking chamber. The baffle plate opens the air outlet, and the air blown by the cross-flow fan carries away the heat from the baking pan, forming hot air to air-fry the food. The hot air is drawn into the fan box from the air inlet, circulating between the cooking chamber and the fan box, making the heat in the cooking chamber more uniform, improving the evenness of food heating, meeting the cooking needs of different foods, and improving ease of use. When the flip-top assembly is opened, the baffle plate closes the air outlet. As the cross-flow fan continuously blows air out from the exhaust vent, a negative pressure area is generated inside the fan box. The cross-flow fan continuously draws away a large amount of smoke from the baking pan through the air inlet and discharges it from the exhaust vent, thus solving the problem of users' health being harmed by inhaling large amounts of oil fumes.

[0008] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows:

[0009] Preferably, the flip-top assembly includes a cover rotatably connected to the base or the fan box, the cover being connected to the baffle plate, and when the cover is opened, the baffle plate closes the air outlet, allowing gas to flow through the air inlet and the air outlet.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that, through the cooperation of the cover and the baffle, when the cover is open, the smoke flows from the air inlet to the air outlet and is discharged, realizing the function of smoking. The operation is simple and avoids users inhaling a large amount of oil fumes, thus ensuring the health of users.

[0011] Preferably, the exhaust vent is located on the rear side of the fan box, and as the cover rotates, the baffle moves between the air outlet and the exhaust vent.

[0012] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution are that when the cover rotates, it drives the baffle plate to move. When the cover is closed, the baffle plate moves to the exhaust port, thereby opening the exhaust port and blowing hot air onto the food on the baking tray, realizing hot air circulation for air frying and improving the uniformity of food heating. When the cover is open, the baffle plate moves to the exhaust port and closes the exhaust port, allowing the cross-flow fan to draw the fumes to the exhaust port at the rear, improving the safety of use and the health of users. By operating the cover, both air frying and fume extraction functions can be achieved. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0013] Preferably, when the cover is fastened onto the opening, the baffle partially blocks the exhaust port.

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it discharges some of the oil fumes and water vapor from the exhaust vent, avoiding excessive pressure inside the cooking cavity and ensuring safety during use.

[0015] Preferably, when the cover is fastened to the opening, the baffle plate blocks all the exhaust vents, and the cover has an exhaust hole for dissipating excess heat.

[0016] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are that they promote heat circulation and can remove steam and grease fumes released from food, improve the baking effect and flavor of food, and avoid excessive pressure in the cooking chamber, thus ensuring safety in use.

[0017] Preferably, an air guide plate is provided above the air outlet, and the air guide plate is inclined towards the baking pan.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that the air guide plate directs the air to the food on the baking tray, improves the effect of air circulation, reduces the loss of hot air, and improves cooking efficiency.

[0019] Preferably, the baking tray has multiple raised ribs, and the extending direction of the raised ribs corresponds to the blowing direction of the air outlet.

[0020] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that the raised ribs guide the hot air, allowing the bottom of the food to come into contact with the hot air, improving the uniformity of the food being heated, and further improving the effect of hot air circulation.

[0021] Preferably, the baking tray is provided with an oil drain hole, and a corresponding oil collection groove is provided below the baking tray. The oil collection groove is installed inside the base, and the oil collection groove and the oil drain hole are located on the outside of the heating element.

[0022] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it can ensure that the heating element heats the food on the baking tray normally, and can also collect the oil droplets on the baking tray to prevent the food from being soaked in oil and improve the cooking taste of the food.

[0023] Preferably, the oil receiving groove is provided with an oil drain hole, and an oil receiving box is provided below the oil drain hole, the oil receiving box being inserted into the base.

[0024] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solution is that it facilitates the cleaning of oil stains and improves the ease of use.

[0025] Preferably, the cross-section of the wind baffle is arc-shaped, and the air outlet and the air guide plate are arranged along the length direction of the base.

[0026] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further technical solutions are that it increases the amount of air circulation, ensures sufficient hot air circulation in the heating chamber, and improves cooking efficiency; the arc-shaped baffle can ensure the closure of the air outlet and ensure the effect of smoke extraction. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the barbecue grill of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the barbecue grill of this utility model when closed;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the barbecue grill of this utility model when it is opened;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a side view of the barbecue grill of this utility model when it is opened;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the barbecue grill of this utility model from another angle when it is opened;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the base and fan assembly in the barbecue grill of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the oil receiving groove of this utility model.

[0034] The attached diagram is labeled as follows: 1. Base; 2. Cover; 3. Cross-flow fan; 4. Baffle plate; 5. Fan box; 6. Oil collection box; 7. Baking tray; 8. Oil collection trough; 9. Control knob; 10. Air inlet; 11. Air outlet; 12. Handle; 13. Oil drain hole; 14. Air guide plate; 15. Heating element; 16. Exhaust vent; 17. Rib; 18. Oil drain hole; 19. Support step. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. The terms "vertical," "upper," "lower," "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 7 As shown, this utility model discloses an outdoor grill device, including a base 1, a fan assembly, and a flip-top assembly. The upper end of the base 1 has an opening, and a heating element 15 and a baking tray 7 are disposed inside the base 1. The heating element 15 is a heating tube or a burner. The baking tray 7 is located above the heating element 15. The fan assembly is mounted on the base 1 and includes a fan box 5 and a cross-flow fan 3. The cross-flow fan 3 is disposed inside the fan box 5 and is horizontally positioned and extends along the length of the base 1 to improve airflow. The cross-flow fan 3 provides a more even airflow than a regular fan, further improving the cooking effect. The fan housing 5 has an air inlet 10, an air outlet 11, and an exhaust vent 16. The air inlet 10 and air outlet 11 are located near the baking pan 7, with the air outlet 11 facing the food on the baking pan 7. In this embodiment, the air outlet 11 is an elongated hole extending along the length of the base 1 to ensure sufficient airflow. The fan housing 5 is equipped with a baffle 4, which is used to open or close the air outlet 11. When the flip-top assembly is engaged with the opening, the flip-top assembly, base 1, and baking pan 7 form a cooking cavity. The base 1 has two control knobs 9: one for controlling the operating state of the heating element 15, and the other for controlling the operating state of the cross-flow fan 3.

[0038] Specifically, the flip-top assembly includes a cover 2 rotatably connected to the base 1 or the fan box 5. The cover 2 is connected to the baffle 4. When the cover 2 is open, the baffle 4 closes the air outlet 11, and gas flows through the air inlet 10 and the air outlet 16. A handle 12 is installed on the cover 2 for easy opening and closing, improving ease of use. When the cover is open, smoke flows from the air inlet 10 to the air outlet 16 for exhaust, achieving the function of smoking. The operation is simple and avoids the user inhaling a large amount of oil fumes, ensuring the user's health. In this embodiment, the cover 2 is hinged to the fan box 5.

[0039] In this embodiment, the exhaust vent 16 is located on the rear side of the fan box 5. As the cover 2 rotates, the baffle 4 moves between the air outlet 11 and the exhaust vent 16. Specifically, the exhaust vent 16 is located on the lower side of the rear side of the fan box 5, reducing the rotation path of the baffle 4 and improving the convenience of operation. The cross-section of the baffle plate 4 is arc-shaped. The air outlet 11 and the air guide plate 14 extend along the length of the base 1. When the cover 2 rotates, it drives the baffle plate 4 to rotate. When the cover 2 is closed, the baffle plate 4 moves to the exhaust port 16, thereby opening the air outlet 11 to realize the circulation of hot air for air frying food and improve the uniformity of food heating. When the cover 2 is open, it drives the baffle plate 4 to move to the air outlet 11, thereby closing the air outlet 11 and allowing the cross-flow fan 3 to draw the fumes to the exhaust port 16 and discharge them, improving the safety of use and solving the problem of users inhaling a large amount of fumes and affecting their health. By operating the cover 2, both air frying and fumigation functions can be achieved. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0040] In this embodiment, the air guide plate 4 is provided with a rotating shaft at both ends, and a flat surface is machined on the rotating shaft. The cover 1 is provided with a corresponding positioning hole with a flat surface. The positioning hole cooperates with the rotating shaft to achieve precise circumferential positioning and restrict the relative rotation between the two. Thus, when the cover 1 rotates, it drives the air guide plate 4 to rotate synchronously. The structure is simple and easy to process.

[0041] Furthermore, multiple air inlets 10 and exhaust outlets 16 are provided, and both air inlets 10 and exhaust outlets 16 are polygonal in shape to ensure the structural strength of the fan box 5 and to prevent foreign objects from entering the fan box 5, thus ensuring that the cross-flow fan 3 can work normally.

[0042] In an optional embodiment, the exhaust vent 16 is always open. As the cover 2 rotates, the baffle 4 opens or closes the exhaust vent 11. When the cover 2 is fastened to the base 1, the baffle 4 opens the exhaust vent 11, allowing hot air to circulate within the heating chamber, improving the uniformity of food heating and increasing cooking efficiency. Some of the generated fumes are discharged through the exhaust vent 16, ensuring safety during use. When the cover 2 is open, the baffle 4 closes the exhaust vent 11, and the cross-flow fan 3 draws in a large amount of fumes, which are then discharged through the exhaust vent 16, solving the problem of users inhaling fumes and affecting their health.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the fan box 5 is provided with mounting grooves at both ends, the shape of which corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the baffle plate 4. The baffle plate 4 is detachably inserted into the mounting groove, thereby opening or closing the air outlet 11.

[0044] In this embodiment, when the cover 2 is fastened onto the opening, the baffle 4 partially blocks the exhaust vent 16. When air-frying food, excess heat, moisture, and fumes are discharged through the exhaust vent 16, improving safety and enhancing the taste of the food.

[0045] In an optional embodiment, when the cover 2 is fastened onto the opening, the baffle 4 completely blocks the exhaust vents 16, and the cover 2 has an exhaust hole for dissipating excess heat from the cooking cavity. The exhaust hole also serves to dissipate excess heat, moisture, and fumes, improving safety and enhancing the taste of the cooked food.

[0046] An air guide plate 14 is provided above the air outlet 11. The air guide plate 14 is inclined towards the baking pan 7 and extends along the length of the air outlet 11. The air guide plate 14 guides the air blown out of the air outlet 11 onto the food on the baking pan 7, improving the air circulation effect, reducing heat loss, and improving cooking efficiency. Specifically, the side plate of the fan box 5 is formed by bending to create the air guide plate 14 and the air outlet 11, which simplifies the processing and reduces processing costs.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the air outlet 11 is provided with multiple outlets, and the air guide plate 14 is welded or bolted to the fan box 5 to improve the uniformity of airflow, thereby improving the uniformity of food heating.

[0048] The baking pan 7 has multiple raised ribs 17 spaced apart, and the extending direction of the raised ribs 17 corresponds to the blowing direction of the air outlet 11. The raised ribs 17 guide the hot air, allowing the bottom of the food to contact the hot air, improving the evenness of heating and further enhancing the effect of hot air circulation. The raised ribs 17 also guide the grease, improving the grease accumulation effect.

[0049] The baking pan 7 is provided with an oil drain hole 13, and a corresponding oil collection groove 8 is provided below the baking pan 7. Specifically, the oil collection groove 8 is provided with a supporting step 19, and the baking pan 7 is placed on the supporting step 19. The oil collection groove 8 is installed inside the base 1, and the oil collection groove 8 and the oil drain hole 13 are located on the outside of the heating element 15. This allows the heating element 15 to directly heat the food on the baking pan 7, improving cooking efficiency. Specifically, the oil collection groove 8 is circumferentially arranged, and the cross-section of the oil collection groove 8 is U-shaped, which improves the collection effect of oil droplets and grease on the baking pan 7, prevents the food from being soaked in grease, and improves the cooked taste of the food.

[0050] The middle part of the baking pan 7 is arc-shaped and gradually decreases symmetrically on both sides. The oil drain holes 13 are located at the lowest point of the baking pan 7. In this embodiment, the lowest point of the baking pan 7 is located at one end closer to the fan box 5 and the other end farther away from the fan box 5. There are multiple oil drain holes 13, which are elliptical in shape to improve the collection effect of oil and ensure the cooked taste of food.

[0051] The oil collecting groove 8 is provided with an oil drain hole 18, and an oil collecting box 6 is provided below the oil drain hole 18. The oil collecting box 6 is inserted into the base 1. The grease in the oil collecting groove 8 falls into the oil collecting box 6 through the oil drain hole 18, which is convenient for cleaning and increases the amount of grease collected, meeting the cooking needs of foods with a lot of oil and improving the convenience of use.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An outdoor grill equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a base, a fan assembly, and a flip-top assembly. The upper end of the base has an opening, and a heating element and a baking tray are disposed inside the base. The baking tray is located above the heating element. The fan assembly is mounted on the base and includes a fan box and a cross-flow fan. The cross-flow fan is disposed inside the fan box. The fan box has an air inlet, an air outlet, and an exhaust outlet. The air outlet faces the food on the baking tray. The fan box is provided with a baffle plate, which is used to open or close the air outlet.

2. The outdoor oven device of claim 1, wherein, The flip-top assembly includes a cover rotatably connected to the base or the fan box. The cover is connected to the baffle plate. When the cover is opened, the baffle plate closes the air outlet, and the gas flows through the air inlet and the air outlet.

3. The outdoor grill equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that, The exhaust vent is located on the rear side of the fan box. As the cover rotates, the baffle moves between the air outlet and the exhaust vent.

4. The outdoor grill equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that, When the cover is fastened onto the opening, the baffle partially blocks the exhaust port.

5. The outdoor oven device of claim 3, wherein, When the cover is fastened onto the opening, the baffle plate blocks all the exhaust vents, and the cover has an exhaust hole for releasing excess heat.

6. The outdoor oven device of claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein, An air guide plate is provided above the air outlet, and the air guide plate is inclined towards the baking pan.

7. The outdoor oven device of claim 1, wherein, The baking tray has multiple raised ribs, and the extending direction of the raised ribs corresponds to the blowing direction of the air outlet.

8. The outdoor grill equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baking tray is provided with an oil drain hole, and a corresponding oil collection groove is provided below the baking tray. The oil collection groove is installed in the base, and the oil collection groove and the oil drain hole are located on the outside of the heating element.

9. The outdoor grill equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The baking tray is provided with an oil drain hole, and a corresponding oil collection groove is provided below the baking tray. The oil collection groove is installed in the base, and the oil collection groove and the oil drain hole are located on the outside of the heating element.

10. The outdoor oven device of claim 8, wherein, The oil receiving groove is provided with an oil drain hole, and an oil receiving box is provided below the oil drain hole. The oil receiving box is inserted into the base.

11. The outdoor oven device of claim 6, wherein, The cross-section of the wind baffle is arc-shaped, and the air outlet and the air guide plate are arranged along the length of the base.

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  • Outdoor oven with uniform heating function

    CN218899217U