Grill machine

Abstract

The application relates to a frying and baking machine, which comprises a lower baking tray assembly and an upper baking tray assembly, the upper baking tray assembly and the lower baking tray assembly are rotationally connected, the upper baking tray assembly is provided with a water storage tank, the water storage tank is provided with a water storage cavity and an exhaust passage, the exhaust passage has a first end and a second end, the first end of the exhaust passage is located at the bottom of the water storage tank and is communicated with the water storage cavity, and the second end of the exhaust passage is located at the top of the water storage tank and is communicated with the outside atmosphere. When the upper baking tray assembly is unfolded to one side of the lower baking tray assembly, the first end of the exhaust passage is located at the upper position, and the second end is located at the lower position, at this moment, the water level in the water storage cavity is lower than the first end of the exhaust passage, therefore, the water in the water storage cavity cannot flow out of the exhaust passage, so that the normal use of the frying and baking machine is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking appliances technology, and in particular to a grill. Background Technology

[0002] Grills can perform multiple functions such as frying, grilling, and making pancakes. Most grills on the market nowadays have a steam function, which generates steam to moisten the food, preventing it from becoming too dry and thus greatly improving its taste.

[0003] The applicant has developed a grilling machine with a water tank on the lower grill pan and a water reservoir on the upper grill pan assembly. Water in the reservoir flows out through an outlet into the water tank on the lower grill pan. The water in the reservoir is heated to form steam, thus moistening the food. To ensure smooth drainage of the water in the reservoir, a vent is typically provided on the reservoir to connect it to the outside atmosphere. However, when the upper grill pan assembly is extended to the side of the lower grill pan assembly, water from the reservoir leaks out through the vent, affecting normal operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a grill that can prevent water from leaking out of the water tank when the upper grill plate assembly is unfolded.

[0005] This application provides a grilling machine, including a lower grilling pan assembly and an upper grilling pan assembly, the upper grilling pan assembly and the lower grilling pan assembly being rotatably connected, the upper grilling pan assembly having a water storage tank, the water storage tank having a water storage cavity and an exhaust channel, the exhaust channel having a first end and a second end, the first end of the exhaust channel being located at the bottom of the water storage tank and communicating with the water storage cavity, the second end of the exhaust channel being located at the top of the water storage tank and communicating with the outside atmosphere.

[0006] The grill provided in this application, when the upper grill pan assembly is closed onto the lower grill pan assembly, has its water storage chamber connected to the outside atmosphere through an exhaust channel. At this time, the first end of the exhaust channel is lower than the second end. When the water tank drains, if the water level in the exhaust channel is higher than the first end, the water in the exhaust channel will drop faster than the water in the storage chamber. When the water level in the exhaust channel drops to the first end, outside air can enter the storage chamber through the first end, thus creating an atmospheric pressure environment in the storage chamber, allowing the water to flow out smoothly. When the upper grill pan assembly is extended to the side of the lower grill pan assembly, the first end of the exhaust channel is higher than the second end. At this time, the water level in the storage chamber is lower than the first end of the exhaust channel; therefore, the water in the storage chamber will not flow out from the exhaust channel, ensuring the normal operation of the grill.

[0007] In one embodiment, the water storage tank includes a tank body and a cover, the cover covering the top of the tank body and together with the tank body forming the water storage cavity, and the venting channel being located in the tank body.

[0008] By designing the water storage tank into two parts—the tank body and the lid—it becomes easier to add water to the tank. The venting channel is located within the tank body, making it easier to ensure that the first end of the venting channel is at the bottom of the water storage tank, and the structure is also simpler.

[0009] In one embodiment, the side wall of the housing is provided with an exhaust section, which extends from the bottom wall of the housing to the top of the side wall of the housing. The exhaust channel extends along the height direction of the exhaust section, with a first end of the exhaust channel penetrating the side wall of the exhaust section and a second end of the exhaust channel penetrating the top wall of the exhaust section.

[0010] Thus, the exhaust channel structure is simple, and when the upper baking pan assembly is covered by the lower baking pan assembly, air can easily enter through the exhaust channel, thereby ensuring that the water tank drains smoothly.

[0011] In one embodiment, the lowest point of the first end of the exhaust channel is smoothly connected to the bottom wall of the water storage chamber.

[0012] In this way, the connection between the exhaust channel and the water storage chamber is less likely to become blocked and is easy to clean.

[0013] In one embodiment, the exhaust passage is L-shaped.

[0014] Thus, the exhaust channel structure is simple and easy to manufacture.

[0015] In one embodiment, the upper baking tray assembly includes an upper shell, the box body is installed inside the upper shell, the upper shell is provided with an installation opening, and the cover is inserted through the installation opening and covers the top of the box body.

[0016] In this way, when water needs to be added to the water reservoir, simply open the cover; there is no need to remove the entire water tank from the grill, making it more convenient to use.

[0017] In one embodiment, the upper shell includes a limiting part corresponding to the top of the housing, and the limiting part has a first exhaust hole corresponding to the exhaust channel, the first exhaust hole being connected to the exhaust channel and the outside atmosphere.

[0018] Thus, by setting a limiting part, the cabinet can be prevented from detaching from the mounting port, thereby ensuring that the cabinet is firmly installed on the upper shell. The first vent hole ensures that the limiting part will not block the venting passage, thus guaranteeing that water in the water storage chamber can be smoothly discharged.

[0019] In one embodiment, the cover has a shielding part that corresponds to and shields the first exhaust hole. A gap is provided between the cover and the upper shell, and the first exhaust hole communicates with the outside atmosphere through the gap.

[0020] In this way, covering the first exhaust vent with a shield helps maintain the aesthetic appearance of the grill. At the same time, the gap between the lid and the upper shell ensures that the exhaust channel is open to the outside atmosphere.

[0021] In one embodiment, the water storage tank further includes a sealing ring, which is clamped between the top of the tank body and the limiting part to make the tank body and the limiting part seal together. The sealing ring is provided with a second vent hole corresponding to the vent channel, and the two ends of the second vent hole are respectively connected to the vent channel and the first vent hole.

[0022] In this way, by setting a sealing ring, water leakage at the connection between the box and the upper shell can be avoided. At the same time, by setting a second vent, the connection between the exhaust channel and the outside atmosphere will not be affected.

[0023] In one embodiment, the inner ring of the sealing ring abuts against the cover to form a sealed connection between the housing and the cover.

[0024] In this way, the sealing ring can also prevent water leakage at the connection between the box and the cover.

[0025] In one embodiment, a hinge assembly is also included, through which the upper baking pan assembly and the lower baking pan assembly are rotatably connected. A water outlet is provided at the bottom of the box, located on the side of the box closer to the hinge assembly, and the exhaust channel is located on the side of the box away from the hinge assembly.

[0026] Thus, as the upper baking pan assembly flips from being closed to the lower baking pan assembly to unfolding to the side of the lower baking pan assembly, the vent channel is located above the water storage chamber. This allows water in the vent channel to flow into the water storage chamber, preventing water from flowing out when the upper baking pan assembly unfolds to the side of the lower baking pan assembly, and preventing water in the water storage chamber from flowing into the vent channel. Furthermore, the water outlet is located on the side of the housing near the hinge assembly, facilitating the supply of water from the water tank to the lower baking pan assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0027] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0028] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of a grilling machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a box body according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the housing according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of a grilling machine according to an embodiment of this application, with the upper grilling pan assembly covering the lower grilling pan assembly;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a grilling machine according to an embodiment of this application when the upper grilling pan assembly is extended to one side of the lower grilling pan assembly;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0035] Reference numerals: 10, lower baking pan assembly; 11, lower baking pan; 121, cooking cavity; 20, upper baking pan assembly; 21, upper baking pan; 22, upper shell; 221, mounting port; 222, limiting part; 223, first vent; 30, water tank; 31, box body; 311, water storage cavity; 312, water outlet; 313, venting channel; 3131, first end; 3132, second end; 314, venting part; 32, cover; 321, shielding part; 33, sealing ring; 331, second vent; 40, hinge assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0037] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is 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 can mean that the first feature is 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.

[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0041] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This application provides a grilling machine, including a lower grilling pan assembly 10 and an upper grilling pan assembly 20, which are rotatably connected. The upper grilling pan assembly 20 is provided with a water tank 30, which has a water storage chamber 311 and an exhaust channel 313. The exhaust channel 313 has a first end 3131 and a second end 3132. The first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 is located at the bottom of the water tank 30 and communicates with the water storage chamber 311. The second end 3132 of the exhaust channel 313 is located at the top of the water tank 30 and communicates with the outside atmosphere. It is understood that the upper grilling pan assembly 20 has an upper grilling pan 21, and the lower grilling pan assembly 10 has a lower grilling pan 11. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 and Figure 5 When the upper baking pan assembly 20 covers the lower baking pan assembly 10, the upper baking pan 21 and the lower baking pan 11 enclose the cooking cavity 121. At this time, the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 is the lower end, and the second end 3132 is the upper end; please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 When the upper baking pan assembly 20 is unfolded to the side of the lower baking pan assembly 10, the upper baking pan assembly 20 is approximately horizontal, and the grilling surface of the upper baking pan 21 faces upward. At this time, the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 is the upper end, and the second end 3132 is the lower end. When the upper baking pan assembly 20 is closed on the lower baking pan assembly 10, the water storage chamber 311 is connected to the outside atmosphere through the exhaust channel 313. At this time, the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 is lower, and the second end 3132 is higher. When the water tank 30 is draining, if the water level in the exhaust channel 313 is higher than the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313, the water in the exhaust channel 313 will drop faster than the water in the water storage chamber 311. When the water level in the exhaust channel 313 drops to the first end 3131, outside air can enter the water storage chamber 311 through the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313, thus making the water storage chamber 311 an atmospheric pressure environment, allowing the water in the water storage chamber 311 to flow out smoothly. When the upper baking pan assembly 20 is unfolded to the side of the lower baking pan assembly 10, the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 is higher and the second end 3132 is lower. At this time, the water level in the water storage chamber 311 is lower than the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313. Therefore, the water in the water storage chamber 311 will not flow out from the exhaust channel 313, thus ensuring the normal use of the grill.

[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 3 Furthermore, the water storage tank 30 includes a tank body 31 and a cover 32. The cover 32 covers the top of the tank body 31 and together with the tank body 31, forms a water storage cavity 311. An exhaust channel 313 is located in the tank body 31. Thus, by configuring the water storage tank 30 into two parts, the tank body 31 and the cover 32, it is convenient to add water to the water storage tank 30. The exhaust channel 313 being located in the tank body 31 makes it easier to ensure that the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 is located at the bottom of the water storage tank 30, and the structure is also simpler.

[0043] Specifically, please see Figure 2 and Figure 3The side wall of the housing 31 is provided with an exhaust section 314, which extends from the bottom wall of the housing 31 to the top of the side wall. An exhaust channel 313 extends along the height direction of the exhaust section 314. The first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 penetrates the side wall of the exhaust section 314, and the second end 3132 of the exhaust channel 313 penetrates the top wall of the exhaust section 314. In this way, the exhaust channel 313 has a simple structure, and when the upper baking tray assembly 20 is closed on the lower baking tray assembly 10, air can easily enter through the exhaust channel 313, thereby ensuring that the water storage tank 30 drains smoothly.

[0044] Furthermore, the lowest point of the first end 3131 of the exhaust channel 313 and the bottom wall of the water storage cavity 311 are smoothly connected, so that the connection between the exhaust channel 313 and the water storage cavity 311 is not easily blocked and is easy to clean.

[0045] In this embodiment, the exhaust channel 313 is L-shaped, with a simple structure and is easy to process.

[0046] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 4 to 7 Furthermore, the upper baking tray assembly 20 includes an upper shell 22, with a housing 31 installed inside the upper shell 22. The upper shell 22 has an installation opening 221, and a cover 32 passes through the installation opening 221 and covers the top of the housing 31. In this way, when water needs to be added to the water storage chamber 311, only the cover 32 needs to be opened, without having to remove the entire water storage tank 30 from the grill, making it more convenient to use.

[0047] In this embodiment, the housing 31 is installed inside the upper shell 22 by screws, thus ensuring a secure installation. However, this is not a limitation; the housing 31 can also be installed inside the upper shell 22 by other means, such as snap-fitting, and this application does not impose any restrictions on this method.

[0048] Furthermore, the upper shell 22 includes a limiting part 222 corresponding to the top of the housing 31. The limiting part 222 has a first vent hole 223 corresponding to the vent channel 313, which connects the vent channel 313 to the outside atmosphere. Thus, by providing the limiting part 222, the housing 31 is prevented from detaching from the mounting opening 221, thereby ensuring that the housing 31 is firmly installed on the upper shell 22. The first vent hole 223 ensures that the limiting part 222 will not block the vent channel 313, thereby ensuring that the water in the water storage chamber 311 can be smoothly discharged.

[0049] Furthermore, the cover 32 is provided with a shielding part 321, which corresponds to and shields the first exhaust port 223. A gap is provided between the cover 32 and the upper shell 22, through which the first exhaust port 223 communicates with the outside atmosphere. Thus, shielding the first exhaust port 223 with the shielding part 321 helps maintain the aesthetic appearance of the grill. Simultaneously, the gap between the cover 32 and the upper shell 22 ensures that the exhaust channel 313 is connected to the outside atmosphere.

[0050] Furthermore, the water storage tank 30 also includes a sealing ring 33, which is clamped between the top of the tank body 31 and the limiting part 222 to ensure a sealed fit between the tank body 31 and the limiting part 222. The sealing ring 33 has a second vent hole 331 corresponding to the vent channel 313, with both ends of the second vent hole 331 connecting the vent channel 313 and the first vent hole 223, respectively. Thus, by providing the sealing ring 33, water leakage at the connection between the tank body 31 and the upper shell 22 can be prevented. At the same time, by providing the second vent hole 331, the connection between the vent channel 313 and the outside atmosphere is not affected.

[0051] Furthermore, the inner ring of the sealing ring 33 abuts against the cover 32 to form a sealed connection between the box 31 and the cover 32. In this way, the sealing ring 33 can also prevent water leakage at the connection between the box 31 and the cover 32.

[0052] The sealing ring 33 is made of silicone, which provides a good sealing effect.

[0053] In the above embodiments, the exhaust channel 313 is disposed on the housing 31, and the structure is very simple, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the exhaust channel can also be disposed on the cover. The cover can be disposed of with a structure similar to the exhaust part, and the exhaust channel can be disposed on the structure, as long as it can achieve the following: when the upper baking pan assembly is closed on the lower baking pan assembly, the exhaust channel is used to exhaust the air so that the water in the water storage chamber can be discharged smoothly; when the upper baking pan assembly is unfolded to the side of the lower baking pan assembly, the water in the water storage chamber will not flow out from the exhaust channel. This will not be elaborated here.

[0054] Furthermore, the grill also includes a hinge assembly 40, through which the upper grill pan assembly 20 and the lower grill pan assembly 10 are rotatably connected. A water outlet 312 is located at the bottom of the housing 31, on the side of the housing 31 closest to the hinge assembly 40. An exhaust channel 313 is located on the side of the housing 31 furthest from the hinge assembly 40. Thus, when the upper grill pan assembly 20 flips from being closed to the lower grill pan assembly 10 to unfolding to the side of the lower grill pan assembly 10, the exhaust channel 313 is located above the water storage chamber 311, allowing water in the exhaust channel 313 to flow into the water storage chamber 311. Therefore, when the upper grill pan assembly 20 unfolds to the side of the lower grill pan assembly 10, water in the exhaust channel 313 will not flow out, and water in the water storage chamber 311 will not flow into the exhaust channel 313. Moreover, the location of the water outlet 312 on the side of the housing 31 closest to the hinge assembly 40 facilitates the supply of water from the water tank 30 to the lower grill pan assembly 10.

[0055] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0056] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A grilling machine, characterized in that, It includes a lower baking pan assembly (10) and an upper baking pan assembly (20), the upper baking pan assembly (20) and the lower baking pan assembly (10) being rotatably connected. The upper baking pan assembly (20) is provided with a water storage tank (30), the water storage tank (30) being provided with a water storage cavity (311) and an exhaust channel (313). The exhaust channel (313) has a first end (3131) and a second end (3132). The first end (3131) of the exhaust channel (313) is located at the bottom of the water storage tank (30) and communicates with the water storage cavity (311). The second end (3132) of the exhaust channel (313) is located at the top of the water storage tank (30) and communicates with the outside atmosphere.

2. The grilling machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water storage tank (30) includes a tank body (31) and a cover (32). The cover (32) covers the top of the tank body (31) and together with the tank body (31), forms the water storage cavity (311). The exhaust channel (313) is located in the tank body (31).

3. The grilling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side wall of the housing (31) is provided with an exhaust section (314), which extends from the bottom wall of the housing (31) to the top of the side wall of the housing (31). The exhaust passage (313) extends along the height direction of the exhaust section (314), the first end (3131) of the exhaust passage (313) penetrates the side wall of the exhaust section (314), and the second end (3132) of the exhaust passage (313) penetrates the top wall of the exhaust section (314).

4. The grilling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lowest point of the first end (3131) of the exhaust channel (313) and the bottom wall of the water storage cavity (311) are smoothly connected.

5. The grilling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The exhaust passage (313) is L-shaped.

6. The grilling machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper baking tray assembly (20) includes an upper shell (22), the box body (31) is installed inside the upper shell (22), the upper shell (22) is provided with an installation port (221), and the cover (32) passes through the installation port (221) and covers the top of the box body (31).

7. The grilling machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper shell (22) includes a limiting part (222) provided at the top of the box body (31). The limiting part (222) is provided with a first exhaust hole (223) corresponding to the exhaust channel (313). The first exhaust hole (223) connects the exhaust channel (313) and the outside atmosphere.

8. The grilling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The cover (32) is provided with a shielding part (321), which corresponds to the first exhaust hole (223) and shields the first exhaust hole (223). There is a gap between the cover (32) and the upper shell (22), and the first exhaust hole (223) communicates with the outside atmosphere through the gap.

9. The grilling machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The water storage tank (30) also includes a sealing ring (33), which is clamped between the top of the tank body (31) and the limiting part (222) to ensure a sealed fit between the tank body (31) and the limiting part (222). The sealing ring (33) is provided with a second exhaust hole (331) corresponding to the exhaust channel (313), and the two ends of the second exhaust hole (331) are respectively connected to the exhaust channel (313) and the first exhaust hole (223).

10. The grilling machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The inner ring of the sealing ring (33) abuts against the cover (32) to form a sealed connection between the box (31) and the cover (32).

11. The grilling machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a hinge assembly (40), the upper baking pan assembly (20) and the lower baking pan assembly (10) are rotatably connected by the hinge assembly (40), the bottom of the box (31) is provided with a water outlet (312), the water outlet (312) is located on the side of the box (31) close to the hinge assembly (40), and the exhaust channel (313) is located on the side of the box (31) away from the hinge assembly (40).

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