Grilling and baking machine with upper grill assembly
By designing a sealed connection and shielding the water outlet in the upper baking pan assembly, the problem of easy clogging of the water outlet is solved, achieving stability of the steam function and convenient cleaning, thus improving the reliability of the grill.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG SUPOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-01
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
AI Technical Summary
The water outlet of existing grills is easily clogged by food residue or grease splatter, affecting the normal use of the steam function.
Design an upper baking pan assembly, in which the water outlet and the water outlet hole are connected by a sealing element to form a circumferential seal, and the upper baking pan covers part of the end face of the water outlet to increase the gap distance. A limiting groove and a drainage channel are set to prevent blockage, and the heating efficiency is improved by the upper reflector.
It effectively reduces the risk of the water outlet being blocked, ensures normal water output from the water tank, and improves the reliability of the steam function and ease of cleaning.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of cooking appliance technology, and in particular to an upper baking pan assembly and 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 grill with a water tank on the lower grill pan and a water reservoir on the upper grill pan assembly. Water from the reservoir flows through a spout into the water tank on the lower grill pan, where it is heated to create steam, thus moistening the food. However, during use, food residue or grease splattering can easily clog the spout, causing the steam function to fail. Utility Model Content
[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide an upper baking pan assembly and a grill that can reduce the risk of the water outlet of the water tank being blocked.
[0005] This application provides an upper baking pan assembly, including an upper shell, an upper baking pan, and a water tank. The water tank is disposed on the upper shell, and the upper baking pan is detachably connected to the upper shell. The water tank has a water outlet facing the upper baking pan, and the upper baking pan has a water outlet corresponding to the water outlet. The water outlet and the water outlet are circumferentially sealed together by a sealing member. In the radial direction of the water outlet, the end face of the water outlet is at least partially blocked by the upper baking pan.
[0006] The upper baking tray assembly provided in this application, by covering at least part of the end face of the water outlet with the upper baking tray, can greatly reduce the risk of food residue or grease splashing onto the water outlet and causing blockage. Since the upper baking tray is detachably connected to the upper shell, when the water outlet is blocked, it can be easily cleaned by removing the upper baking tray, thus not affecting the normal water output of the water tank.
[0007] In one embodiment, a gap exists between the end face of the water outlet and the wall surface of the upper baking tray where the water outlet hole is located, along the axial direction of the water outlet.
[0008] This increases the distance between the spout and the water outlet, making it more difficult for food residue or grease to splash onto the spout, thus further reducing the risk of the spout becoming clogged.
[0009] In one embodiment, the gap is L, where L ≥ 2 mm.
[0010] This design ensures a larger distance between the spout and the outlet, preventing the spout from becoming clogged.
[0011] In one embodiment, the water outlet and the water outlet hole are coaxially arranged.
[0012] In this way, the structure is simple, and the water flowing from the spout flows more easily down from the outlet hole.
[0013] In one embodiment, the sealing element is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water outlet, and the end face of the sealing element near the upper baking pan protrudes from the end face of the water outlet near the upper baking pan.
[0014] In this way, by having the end face of the seal abut against one side of the upper baking pan, a gap is formed between the end face of the spout and the wall surface of the upper baking pan where the spout hole is located. This ensures a good seal between the seal and the upper baking pan after the upper baking pan is installed. Furthermore, when the upper baking pan is removed, the spout will not be exposed, thus the seal protects the spout.
[0015] In one embodiment, the upper baking pan has a limiting groove on the side facing the water outlet, the water outlet is located on the bottom wall of the limiting groove, and the end of the sealing member abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove.
[0016] In this way, the limiting groove can limit the sealing element, preventing the sealing element from deforming and causing leakage at the connection. In addition, the limiting groove can hold a certain amount of water, making it less likely for water to leak between the upper baking pan and the water outlet.
[0017] In one embodiment, a flow channel is provided between the water outlet and the bottom wall of the limiting groove, and the flow channel is constricted from the bottom wall of the limiting groove toward the water outlet.
[0018] In this way, by setting up a drainage channel, the water receiving area is further increased, making it less likely for water to leak between the upper baking pan and the water outlet. At the same time, the drainage channel can guide water to flow out from the water outlet, further reducing the risk of water leakage.
[0019] In one embodiment, the upper baking pan has a protrusion on the side opposite to the water outlet, and the water outlet hole passes through the protrusion.
[0020] This prevents water from flowing back from the side of the upper baking pan away from the spout at the drain hole.
[0021] In one embodiment, it further includes an upper reflector and an upper heating element disposed between the upper shell and the upper baking tray, the upper heating element being installed on the side of the upper reflector facing the upper baking tray, and the water outlet and the sealing element both passing through the upper reflector.
[0022] In this way, the upper reflector can reflect heat towards the upper baking pan, thereby improving heating efficiency and reducing heat loss, and also reducing the temperature rise of the upper shell. The water outlet and the seal are both installed through the upper reflector, which facilitates the formation of a seal between the seal and the upper baking pan, and also facilitates the outflow of water from the water storage tank.
[0023] This application also provides a grilling machine, including the above-mentioned upper grilling plate assembly and lower grilling plate assembly, the upper grilling plate assembly and the lower grilling plate assembly are rotatably connected, the lower grilling plate assembly includes a lower grilling plate, the lower grilling plate is provided with a water tank, and the water outlet is provided corresponding to the water tank.
[0024] This grill, with its aforementioned upper baking pan assembly, allows water from the storage tank to flow through the drain hole into the water tank of the lower baking pan. The heated water in the tank generates steam, which humidifies the food within the cooking cavity enclosed by the upper and lower baking pans, resulting in better texture and flavor. The upper baking pan also partially covers the drain nozzle, significantly reducing the risk of food residue or grease splattering and clogging it. Since the upper baking pan is detachably connected to the upper housing, any blockages in the drain hole can be easily cleared by removing the upper baking pan, without affecting the normal water flow from the storage tank. Attached Figure Description
[0025] 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.
[0026] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a grilling machine according to an embodiment of this application;
[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the upper baking tray according to an embodiment of this application;
[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B.
[0030] Reference numerals: 10. Lower baking pan assembly; 11. Lower baking pan; 111. Water tank; 121. Cooking cavity; 20. Upper baking pan assembly; 21. Upper baking pan; 211. Water outlet; 212. Limiting groove; 213. Drainage channel; 214. Protrusion; 22. Upper shell; 23. Water tank; 231. Water outlet; 24. Sealing element; 25. Upper reflector; 26. Upper heating element. Detailed Implementation
[0031] 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.
[0032] 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.
[0033] 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.
[0034] 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.
[0035] 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.
[0036] Please see Figures 1 to 4This application provides a grilling machine, including a lower grilling plate assembly 10 and an upper grilling plate assembly 20. The upper grilling plate assembly 20 and the lower grilling plate assembly 10 are rotatably connected by a hinge assembly, so that the upper grilling plate assembly 20 can be unfolded relative to the lower grilling plate assembly 10 or closed on the lower grilling plate assembly 10.
[0037] The lower baking pan assembly 10 includes a lower baking pan 11, and the upper baking pan assembly 20 includes an upper baking pan 21. 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 cooperate to form a cooking cavity 121.
[0038] The upper baking pan assembly 20 also includes an upper shell 22 and a water tank 23. The water tank 23 is located on the upper shell 22, and the upper baking pan 21 is detachably connected to the upper shell 22. The water tank 23 has a water outlet 231 facing the upper baking pan 21, and the upper baking pan 21 has a water outlet hole 211 corresponding to the water outlet 231. The water outlet 231 and the water outlet hole 211 are circumferentially sealed together by a sealing member 24. In this way, water in the water tank 23 can flow out through the water outlet 231 and flow into the lower baking pan assembly 10 through the water outlet hole 211.
[0039] The lower baking pan 11 is provided with a water tank 111 and a water outlet 211 is provided corresponding to the water tank 111. In this way, the water tank 111 is used to receive water flowing down from the water outlet 211. The water in the water tank 111 can generate steam after being heated, which humidifies the food in the cooking cavity 121, thereby making the cooked food have a better taste.
[0040] In the radial direction of the spout 231, at least part of the end face of the spout 231 is blocked by the upper baking pan 21. Thus, by blocking at least part of the end face of the spout 231 with the upper baking pan 21, the risk of food residue or grease splattering onto the spout 231 and causing blockage is greatly reduced. When the spout 211 is blocked, it can be easily cleaned by removing the upper baking pan 21, without affecting the normal water flow from the water tank 23.
[0041] Please see Figure 2 Furthermore, along the axial direction of the spout 231, there is a gap between the end face of the spout 231 and the wall surface of the upper baking tray 21 where the water outlet 211 is provided. This increases the distance between the spout 231 and the water outlet 211, making it more difficult for food residue or grease to splash onto the spout 231, thereby further reducing the risk of the spout 231 becoming clogged.
[0042] Furthermore, the gap is L, where L ≥ 2mm. This ensures a large distance between the spout 231 and the outlet hole 211, preventing the spout 231 from becoming clogged.
[0043] In this embodiment, the water outlet 231 and the water outlet 211 are coaxially arranged, which is simple in structure, and the water flowing out of the water outlet 231 is easier to flow down from the water outlet 211.
[0044] Furthermore, the sealing element 24 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the spout 231, with the end face of the sealing element 24 near the upper baking pan 21 protruding beyond the end face of the spout 231 near the upper baking pan 21. Thus, by having the end face of the sealing element 24 abut against one side of the upper baking pan 21, a gap is formed between the end face of the spout 231 and the wall surface of the upper baking pan 21 where the water outlet 211 is located. Therefore, after the upper baking pan 21 is installed, the sealing element 24 and the upper baking pan 21 can form a good seal. Moreover, when the upper baking pan 21 is removed, the spout 231 will not be exposed, thus the sealing element 24 can protect the spout 231.
[0045] In this embodiment, the sealing element 24 is made of silicone, which provides a good sealing effect.
[0046] Furthermore, a limiting groove 212 is provided on the side of the upper baking pan 21 facing the water outlet 231, and the water outlet 211 is located on the bottom wall of the limiting groove 212. The end of the sealing member 24 abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove 212. In this way, the limiting groove 212 can limit the sealing member 24, preventing the sealing member 24 from deforming and causing leakage at the connection. Moreover, the limiting groove 212 can hold a certain amount of water, making it less likely for water to leak between the upper baking pan 21 and the water outlet 231.
[0047] Furthermore, a flow channel 213 is provided between the water outlet 211 and the bottom wall of the limiting groove 212. The flow channel 213 narrows from the bottom wall of the limiting groove 212 toward the water outlet 211. By setting the flow channel 213, the water receiving area is further increased, making it less likely for water to leak between the upper baking pan 21 and the water outlet 231. At the same time, the flow channel 213 can guide water to flow out from the water outlet 211, further reducing the risk of water leakage.
[0048] Furthermore, a protrusion 214 is provided on the side of the upper baking pan 21 opposite to the water outlet 231, and the water outlet 211 passes through the protrusion 214. In this way, water on the side of the upper baking pan 21 opposite to the water outlet 231 can be prevented from flowing back at the water outlet 211. The surface of the protrusion 214 can be various shapes such as arc, hemisphere, semi-ellipsoid, polygon, etc. This application does not limit this, as long as the protrusion 214 protrudes from the wall of the side of the upper baking pan 21 opposite to the water outlet 231 and can prevent water from flowing back.
[0049] The upper baking tray assembly 20 also includes an upper reflector 25 and an upper heating element 26 disposed between the upper shell 22 and the upper baking tray 21. The upper heating element 26 is installed on the side of the upper reflector 25 facing the upper baking tray 21. The water outlet 231 and the sealing element 24 are both inserted through the upper reflector 25. In this way, the upper reflector 25 can reflect heat towards the upper baking tray 21, thereby improving heating efficiency and reducing heat loss, and reducing the temperature rise of the upper shell 22. The water outlet 231 and the sealing element 24 are both inserted through the upper reflector 25, which facilitates the sealing element 24 and the upper baking tray 21 to form a seal, and also facilitates the outflow of water from the water storage tank 23.
[0050] In this embodiment, the upper heating element 26 is a heating tube, which can efficiently heat the upper baking pan 21.
[0051] 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.
[0052] 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 baking tray assembly, characterized in that, The device includes an upper shell (22), an upper baking tray (21), and a water tank (23). The water tank (23) is located on the upper shell (22). The upper baking tray (21) is detachably connected to the upper shell (22). The water tank (23) has a water outlet (231) facing the upper baking tray (21). The upper baking tray (21) has a water outlet hole (211) corresponding to the water outlet (231). The water outlet (231) and the water outlet hole (211) are connected in a circumferential seal by a sealing member (24). In the radial direction of the water outlet (231), the end face of the water outlet (231) is at least partially blocked by the upper baking tray (21).
2. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the axial direction of the water outlet (231), there is a gap between the end face of the water outlet (231) and the wall surface of the upper baking tray (21) where the water outlet hole (211) is provided.
3. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The gap is L, where L ≥ 2 mm.
4. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water outlet (231) and the water outlet (211) are coaxially arranged.
5. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing element (24) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water outlet (231), and the end face of the sealing element (24) near the upper baking pan (21) protrudes from the end face of the water outlet (231) near the upper baking pan (21).
6. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper baking pan (21) has a limiting groove (212) on the side facing the water outlet (231), the water outlet (211) is located on the bottom wall of the limiting groove (212), and the end of the sealing member (24) abuts against the bottom wall of the limiting groove (212).
7. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A flow channel (213) is provided between the water outlet (211) and the bottom wall of the limiting groove (212), and the flow channel (213) is in a contracting shape from the bottom wall of the limiting groove (212) toward the water outlet (211).
8. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper baking pan (21) has a protrusion (214) on the side opposite to the water outlet (231), and the water outlet (211) passes through the protrusion (214).
9. The upper baking tray assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an upper reflector (25) and an upper heating element (26) disposed between the upper shell (22) and the upper baking tray (21). The upper heating element (26) is installed on the side of the upper reflector (25) facing the upper baking tray (21). The water outlet (231) and the sealing element (24) are both inserted through the upper reflector (25).
10. A grilling machine, characterized in that, Includes an upper baking pan assembly (20) and a lower baking pan assembly (10) as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the upper baking pan assembly (20) and the lower baking pan assembly (10) are rotatably connected, the lower baking pan assembly (10) includes a lower baking pan (11), the lower baking pan (11) is provided with a water tank (111), and the water outlet (211) is provided corresponding to the water tank (111).