A beautiful air fryer

Abstract

An aesthetically pleasing air fryer includes a main unit and an inner pot. The inner pot is located below the main unit and contains a cooking chamber. An exhaust vent is located on the side of the inner pot, connecting to the cooking chamber. A raised edge is located on the bottom edge of the main unit, outside and concealing the exhaust vent. A downward-facing air outlet is formed between the raised edge and the exhaust vent, which connects to the outside. This air fryer, by having an exhaust vent on the side of the inner pot connecting to the cooking chamber and a raised edge on the bottom edge of the main unit that conceals the exhaust vent, makes the air fryer more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, by distributing several air vents on the bottom of the main unit, with an air duct connecting to the air vents and the vents facing downwards, the air vents are hidden on the main unit, making them invisible during use and further enhancing the air fryer's appearance.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Chinese Patent Document No. CN220937769U, dated May 14, 2024, discloses an air fryer. The air fryer includes an outer shell, an inner liner, a shroud, and a first fan assembly. The inner liner is disposed within the outer shell. The shroud covers the inner liner, forming a heat dissipation channel between the inner liner and the shroud. The front end of the heat dissipation channel is closed, and the rear end communicates with heat dissipation holes on the outer shell. At least a portion of the first fan assembly is disposed within the heat dissipation channel and can blow heat from the channel through the heat dissipation holes out of the outer shell. Heat from the heated inner liner enters the heat dissipation channel and is blown out of the outer shell through the heat dissipation holes by the first fan assembly, improving heat dissipation efficiency. However, the air vent (heat dissipation hole) is located on the outer shell, meaning it is externally positioned and visible during use, affecting the air fryer's appearance. Furthermore, an exhaust vent is provided on the inner liner to expel moisture; this exposed vent also affects the air fryer's appearance.

[0003] Therefore, further improvements are necessary. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an aesthetically pleasing air fryer that is simple in structure, beautiful in appearance, has good heat dissipation, good user experience, and strong practicality, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] An aesthetically pleasing air fryer designed for this purpose includes a main unit and an inner pot. The inner pot is located below the main unit and has a cooking cavity. The feature is that the side of the inner pot has an exhaust hole that communicates with the cooking cavity, and the bottom edge of the main unit has a raised edge that is located outside the exhaust hole and blocks the exhaust hole. The raised edge and the exhaust hole form a downward-facing air vent, and the exhaust hole communicates with the outside through the air vent.

[0006] The main unit has an air duct chamber, which houses a motor and a cooling fan. The first output shaft of the motor is connected to the cooling fan, and the motor is located below the cooling fan. The air outlet of the cooling fan faces downward. Several air outlets connecting to the outside are distributed at the bottom of the main unit. The air duct chamber is connected to the air outlets, which face downward so that the air outlets are hidden on the main unit.

[0007] The air vents are located at the top of the inner liner, and the air vents are arranged in a ring around the outer perimeter of the inner liner.

[0008] The main unit includes a body and a lower cover that fits at the bottom of the body. An air duct chamber is formed between the body and the lower cover. Air outlets are distributed in a ring on the lower cover. The body covers the air outlets and air outlets.

[0009] The lower cover has a flange around its perimeter, which protrudes from the outer periphery of the inner liner. The air vent is located on the flange, and the protruding edge extends to the bottom of the flange.

[0010] The top of the main unit has an air inlet, which is located above the cooling fan blades. The air inlet end of the cooling fan blades faces upwards, and the air inlet is connected to the ventilation duct chamber.

[0011] A power board is installed inside the air duct, which is electrically connected to the motor. The power board is located below the cooling fan blades.

[0012] The main unit has an air duct cavity located below the air duct chamber. Inside the air duct cavity are air supply fan blades and heating elements. The second output shaft of the motor is connected to the air supply fan blades, with the air outlet of the air supply fan blades facing downwards. The heating elements are located below the air supply fan blades, and the cooking chamber is located below the air duct cavity, which is connected to the cooking chamber.

[0013] The main unit also includes a reflector and a bottom cover. The reflector is located at the bottom of the bottom cover, and the bottom cover is placed on the bottom of the reflector. An air duct cavity is formed between the reflector and the bottom cover. The air duct cavity and the air duct chamber are separated by the bottom cover and the reflector. The bottom cover is placed on the top of the cooking cavity. Several through holes are provided on the bottom cover, and the air duct cavity is connected to the cooking cavity through the through holes.

[0014] The reflector covers the top of the cooking cavity, and a sealing strip is provided between the reflector and the inner pot. A notch is provided on the side of the sealing strip, and the notch and the side of the inner pot together form an exhaust hole.

[0015] This air fryer features an exhaust vent connected to the cooking chamber on the side of the inner liner. A raised edge on the bottom edge of the main unit conceals the exhaust vent, making it more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, several air vents are distributed at the bottom of the main unit, connected to an air duct chamber, and facing downwards, further concealing them from view during use and enhancing the air fryer's appearance. Additionally, the air vents are located at the top of the inner liner and are arranged in a ring around its outer perimeter. The air blown from these vents removes heat from the outer wall of the inner liner, preventing burns and improving safety during use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an air fryer in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air fryer in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the air fryer from another position in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of an air fryer in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an exploded structural diagram of an air fryer according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the air fryer from another angle in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the inner liner, sealing strip and reflector in one embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] See Figures 1-8 This aesthetically pleasing air fryer includes a main unit 1 and an inner pot 6. The inner pot 6 is located below the main unit 1 and contains a cooking chamber 18. The side of the inner pot 6 has an exhaust vent 24 that connects to the cooking chamber 18. The bottom edge of the main unit 1 has a raised edge 26, which is located outside the exhaust vent 24 and blocks the exhaust vent 24. The raised edge 26 and the exhaust vent 24 form a downward-facing air outlet 25. The exhaust vent 24 connects to the outside through the air outlet 25. Therefore, visually, the exhaust vent 24 and the air outlet 25 are not visible when viewed from above. The moisture in the cooking chamber 18 is discharged to the outside through the exhaust vent 24 and the air outlet 25.

[0026] The main unit 1 has an air duct chamber 2, which contains a motor 3 and a cooling fan 4. The first output shaft of the motor 3 is connected to the cooling fan 4. The motor 3 is located below the cooling fan 4, and the air outlet of the cooling fan 4 is set downward to dissipate heat from the motor 3. Several air outlets 5 that connect to the outside are distributed at the bottom of the main unit 1. The air duct chamber 2 is connected to the air outlets 5, and the air outlets 5 are set downward to hide them on the main unit 1, so that the air outlets 5 are not visible when the air fryer is in use.

[0027] It also includes an inner liner 6, which is located below the main unit 1. The air outlet 5 is located on the top of the inner liner 6 and is arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the inner liner 6. The air blown out from the air outlet 5 flows downward along the outer wall of the inner liner 6 to remove the heat from the outer wall of the inner liner 6.

[0028] The main unit 1 includes a body 7 and a lower cover 8 that is fitted to the bottom of the body 7. An air duct chamber 2 is formed between the body 7 and the lower cover 8. Air outlets 5 are distributed in a ring on the lower cover 8. The body 7 covers the air outlet 25 and the air outlets 5, so that the air outlet 25 and the air outlets 5 are not visible when the air fryer is in use.

[0029] The lower cover 8 is provided with a flange 9 around its periphery. The flange 9 protrudes from the outer periphery of the inner liner 6. The air outlet 5 is provided on the flange 9, so that the air outlet 5 is set downward. The protruding edge 26 extends and is provided at the bottom of the flange 9.

[0030] An air inlet 10 is provided on one side of the top of the main unit 1. The air inlet 10 is located above the heat dissipation fan 4. The air inlet end of the heat dissipation fan 4 is set upward. The air inlet 10 is connected to the ventilation duct chamber 2. When the heat dissipation fan 4 is working, the outside cold air enters the ventilation duct chamber 2 through the air inlet 10 and then flows downward to dissipate heat from the motor 3 and prevent the motor 3 from being damaged due to high temperature. Then the cold air flows to the bottom of the ventilation duct chamber 2 and returns to the outside through the air outlet 5.

[0031] A power board 11 is installed inside the air duct chamber 2. The power board 11 is electrically connected to the motor 3 to supply power to the motor 3. The power board 11 is located below the heat dissipation fan blades 4. The cold air entering the air duct chamber 2 can also dissipate heat from the power board 11 to prevent the power board 11 from being damaged due to high temperature.

[0032] The air duct chamber 2 is provided with an upper air duct 12 and a lower air duct 13 arranged vertically. The upper air duct 12 is located in the center of the main unit 1, and the motor 3 and the heat dissipation fan 4 are located inside the upper air duct 12. The lower air duct 13 is located on the periphery of the main unit 1 and is inclined downward. The air outlet 5 is located at the bottom of the lower air duct 13. The inclined lower air duct 13 guides the flow of cold air, so that the cold air can reach the air outlet 5 smoothly.

[0033] The top of the main unit 1 is provided with an air inlet cavity 14, and an air inlet hole 10 is located on one side of the air inlet cavity 14. The air inlet cavity 14 is located above the air duct chamber 2. The air inlet hole 10, the air inlet cavity 14 and the air duct chamber 2 are connected in sequence. A control board 22 is provided inside the air inlet cavity 14. The control board 22 is electrically connected to the motor 3 and the power board 11 respectively. The control board 22 is used to control the operation of the motor 3. Cold air from the outside enters the air inlet cavity 14 through the air inlet hole 10 to dissipate heat from the control board 22. Then the cold air reaches the air duct chamber 2.

[0034] The main unit 1 also includes a top cover 23, which covers the top of the body 7. The air inlet 10 is located on one side of the top cover 23, and the air inlet cavity 14 is located inside the top cover 23.

[0035] The main unit 1 has an air duct cavity 15 located below the air duct chamber 2. The air duct cavity 15 contains a blower blade 16 and a heating element 17. The second output shaft of the motor 3 is connected to the blower blade 16. The motor 3 is a dual-output shaft motor. The air outlet of the blower blade 16 is facing downwards. The heating element 17 is located below the blower blade 16. The cooking chamber 18 is located below the air duct cavity 15 and is connected to the cooking chamber 18. The power board 11 is electrically connected to the heating element 17 to supply power to the heating element 17. The control board 22 is electrically connected to the heating element 17 and is used to control the operation of the heating element 17.

[0036] The main unit 1 also includes a reflector 19 and a bottom cover 20. The reflector 19 is located at the bottom of the lower cover 8, and the bottom cover 20 is placed over the bottom of the reflector 19, forming an air duct cavity 15 between the reflector 19 and the bottom cover 20. The air duct chamber 2 and the air duct cavity 15 are separated by the lower cover 8 and the reflector 19. The bottom cover 20 is placed on the top of the cooking cavity 18, and has several through holes 21. The air duct cavity 15 is connected to the cooking cavity 18 through the through holes 21. When the fan blades 16 are working, the heat generated by the heating element 17 flows downward and enters the cooking cavity 18 through the through holes 21. The food inside the cooking chamber 18 is heated, and the hot air is reflected by the bottom wall of the cooking chamber 18 and flows upward. Then it returns to the air duct chamber 15 through the through hole 21, is reflected by the reflector 19, and flows downward again. Then it enters the cooking chamber 18 through the through hole 21, and so on in a cycle. A small part of the heat generated by the heating element 17 is transferred to the air duct chamber 2 through the reflector 19 and the lower cover 8, which affects the motor 3. The heat is blown downward by the cooling fan 4, and the heat is also discharged to the outside through the air outlet 5.

[0037] The reflector 19 covers the top of the cooking cavity 18. A sealing strip 27 is provided between the reflector 19 and the inner pot 6. A notch 28 is provided on the side of the sealing strip 27. The notch 28 and the side of the inner pot 6 together form an exhaust hole 24.

[0038] The above describes the preferred embodiments of this utility model, illustrating and describing its basic principles, main features, and advantages. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An aesthetically pleasing air fryer, comprising a main unit (1) and an inner pot (6), wherein the inner pot (6) is disposed below the main unit (1), and a cooking cavity (18) is provided inside the inner pot (6), characterized in that: The inner pot (6) has an exhaust hole (24) on its side that connects to the cooking cavity (18). The bottom edge of the main unit (1) has a protruding edge (26). The protruding edge (26) is located outside the exhaust hole (24) and blocks the exhaust hole (24). A downward-facing air outlet (25) is formed between the protruding edge (26) and the exhaust hole (24). The exhaust hole (24) connects to the outside through the air outlet (25).

2. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main unit (1) is equipped with a duct chamber (2), and a motor (3) and a heat dissipation fan (4) are installed in the duct chamber (2). The first output shaft of the motor (3) is connected to the heat dissipation fan (4). The motor (3) is located below the heat dissipation fan (4). The air outlet end of the heat dissipation fan (4) is set downward. Several air outlet holes (5) connecting to the outside are distributed at the bottom of the main unit (1). The duct chamber (2) is connected to the air outlet holes (5). The air outlet holes (5) are set downward so that the air outlet holes (5) are hidden on the main unit (1).

3. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air outlet (5) is located at the top of the inner liner (6), and the air outlet (5) is arranged in a ring around the outer periphery of the inner liner (6).

4. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main unit (1) includes a body (7) and a lower cover (8) that is closed on the bottom of the body (7). A duct chamber (2) is formed between the body (7) and the lower cover (8). Air outlets (5) are distributed in a ring on the lower cover (8). The body (7) covers the air outlet (25) and the air outlets (5).

5. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower cover (8) is provided with a flange (9) around its periphery. The flange (9) protrudes from the outer periphery of the inner liner (6). The air outlet (5) is provided on the flange (9), and the protruding edge (26) extends to the bottom of the flange (9).

6. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the host (1) is provided with an air inlet (10), which is located above the heat dissipation fan (4). The air inlet end of the heat dissipation fan (4) is set upwards, and the air inlet (10) is connected to the ventilation duct chamber (2).

7. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that: A power board (11) is installed inside the air duct chamber (2). The power board (11) is electrically connected to the motor (3). The power board (11) is located below the heat dissipation fan blade (4).

8. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The main unit (1) is provided with an air duct cavity (15), which is located below the air duct chamber (2). The air duct cavity (15) is provided with a blower (16) and a heating element (17). The second output shaft of the motor (3) is connected to the blower (16). The air outlet of the blower (16) is set downwards. The heating element (17) is located below the blower (16). The cooking cavity (18) is located below the air duct cavity (15), and the air duct cavity (15) is connected to the cooking cavity (18).

9. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The main unit (1) also includes a reflector (19) and a bottom cover (20). The reflector (19) is located at the bottom of the bottom cover (8), and the bottom cover (20) is closed on the bottom of the reflector (19). An air duct cavity (15) is formed between the reflector (19) and the bottom cover (20). The air duct chamber (2) and the air duct cavity (15) are separated by the bottom cover (8) and the reflector (19). The bottom cover (20) is located on the top of the cooking cavity (18). Several through holes (21) are provided on the bottom cover (20). The air duct cavity (15) is connected to the cooking cavity (18) through the through holes (21).

10. The aesthetically pleasing air fryer according to claim 8, characterized in that: The reflector (19) covers the top of the cooking cavity (18). A sealing strip (27) is provided between the reflector (19) and the inner pot (6). A notch (28) is provided on the side of the sealing strip (27). The notch (28) and the side of the inner pot (6) together form an exhaust hole (24).

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