Portable air fryer

Abstract

The patent relates to a portable air fryer, which comprises a head assembly and a cooking assembly, and the inside of the head assembly is provided with a motor cover assembly and a heating assembly. The lower edge of the head assembly is provided with at least three downwardly extending safety feet; the head assembly is stably placed on the table top through the safety feet after being separated from the cooking assembly; the cooking assembly comprises a base and a cooking utensil connected to the base, and the cooking assembly can be adapted to cooking utensils of different capacities. The patent improves the connection structure of the cooking utensil, the head assembly and the base, optimizes the capacity design of the cooking utensil, and improves the portability, stability and user selection convenience of the product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cooking appliances technology, specifically to a portable air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] Air fryers, as a popular kitchen appliance, are favored by consumers for their low-oil cooking method and good cooking results. Air fryers use high-speed circulating hot air to create a golden-brown, crispy texture on the surface of food, achieving a taste similar to deep-frying while retaining more nutrients. However, existing air fryers still have some shortcomings. First, most air fryers are heavy and bulky, making them inconvenient to carry and move, greatly limiting their use for users who frequently need to use them in different locations or enjoy outdoor cooking. Second, existing air fryers are usually only compatible with a single capacity, making it difficult to meet the diverse needs of different family sizes or cooking requirements. Third, the connection between the cooking appliance and the base is often not stable enough, easily leading to loosening and wobbling during use, which not only affects cooking results but also poses certain safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome at least one of the defects described in the prior art, this utility model provides a portable air fryer that is highly portable, adaptable, and stable.

[0004] A portable air fryer includes a head assembly and a cooking assembly, wherein the head assembly houses a motor housing assembly and a heating assembly, characterized in that:

[0005] The lower edge of the head assembly is provided with at least three downward-extending safety feet; after the head assembly is separated from the cooking component, it is placed stably on the countertop by the safety feet.

[0006] The cooking components include a base and cooking utensils attached to the base.

[0007] In one embodiment, the top or side wall of the head assembly is provided with an air inlet.

[0008] In one embodiment, the motor cover assembly includes a platform, a motor, a through hole I, a motor shaft, a first fan blade, and a second fan blade; a communicating air duct I is formed between the motor cover assembly and the outer shell of the head assembly; a first air outlet is provided at the lower edge of the motor cover assembly.

[0009] In one embodiment, the heating assembly is disposed below the motor cover assembly and includes a heating element and a protective cover; the protective cover is provided with silicone rubber.

[0010] In one embodiment, a control module and a power module are disposed on the surface of the head assembly.

[0011] In one embodiment, the exhaust direction of the first air outlet is one or more of the following: upward, downward, leftward, and rightward.

[0012] In one embodiment, at least one protective switch is provided on the lower inner side of the head assembly, and the protective switch is triggered by the pressure of the cooking appliance when the head assembly is placed on the cooking appliance.

[0013] In one embodiment, the number of safety feet is 3 to 10; the height of the safety feet is 5 to 30 mm.

[0014] In one embodiment, the number of protective switches is 1 to 10.

[0015] In one embodiment, the thickness of the silicone I is 0.5-10 mm.

[0016] In one embodiment, the silicone I is distributed in an array.

[0017] In one embodiment, the control module can control multiple sets of programs.

[0018] In one embodiment, the upper diameter shape and size of the cooking appliance matches the lower inner edge of the head assembly.

[0019] In one embodiment, the bottom of the cooking appliance is surrounded by a base, and the base has upwardly extending handles along both sides of the cooking appliance.

[0020] In one embodiment, the handle includes an extension, a curved portion, and a hand-held portion; the height of the extension is less than that of the cooking utensil; the curved portion is V-shaped or L-shaped; and the hand-held portion is connected to the extension via the curved portion.

[0021] In one embodiment, the cooking appliance has an upper diameter larger than its bottom diameter; the cooking appliance is made of a heat-resistant transparent material.

[0022] In one embodiment, the cooking appliance has a protrusion at the bottom; the base has a support foot at the bottom; the support foot has a glue groove corresponding to the position of the protrusion; the cooking appliance is fixedly connected to the base through the glue groove.

[0023] In one embodiment, the support foot is a hollow structure; the support foot contains glass and silicone II to achieve heat insulation and stable connection.

[0024] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the cooking appliance is provided with a support point, and the corresponding position of the base is provided with a snap-locking device. The cooking appliance is detachably and fixedly connected to the base by snapping the support point into the snap-locking device.

[0025] In one embodiment, the height of the cooking utensil is 5-30cm.

[0026] In one embodiment, the cooking appliance has a volume of 1 to 12 liters.

[0027] In one embodiment, the cooking appliance is equipped with a separate lid, the edge of which has a sealing portion.

[0028] In one embodiment, the surface of the cover is provided with a through hole II; the through hole II has a valve device for vacuuming.

[0029] In one embodiment, a cooking chamber is formed between the motor housing assembly, the heating assembly, and the cooking assembly.

[0030] In one embodiment, the cooking chamber is provided with a second air outlet, which is connected to the head assembly to form a connected air duct II.

[0031] The portable air fryer of this patent has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0032] 1. This patent features a detachable safety foot that connects the cooking appliance to the air fryer unit, resulting in a simple structure and excellent portability, making it convenient for users to use in various scenarios; 2. This patented portable air fryer can be adapted to cooking appliances of various capacities to meet different cooking needs; 3. This patent optimizes the connection structure between the cooking appliance and the base, significantly improving the product's stability and safety. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the portable air fryer of this patent.

[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA;

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 BB section view;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the head assembly, motor cover assembly, heating assembly, and control assembly of this patent.

[0037] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking component of this patent;

[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Exploded view;

[0039] Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of the cooking component of this patent;

[0040] Figure 8 This is another structural schematic diagram of the portable air fryer of this patent;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover of this patent.

[0042] Figure 10 This is another structural schematic diagram of the cover of this patent.

[0043] Among them, 1-head assembly, 2-motor cover assembly, 3-heating assembly, 4-power module, 5-cooking assembly, 6-cooking chamber, 11-air inlet, 12-safety foot, 13-protective switch, 21-platform, 200-air duct I, 210-air duct II, 22-motor, 23-through hole I, 24-motor shaft, 25-first fan blade, 26-second fan blade, 27-first air outlet, 31-heating element, 32-protective Protective cover, 33-Silicone I, 41-Control module, 51-Cooking utensil, 510-Support point, 511-Snap-lock device, 52-Base, 520-Cover, 521-Through hole II, 522-Sealing part, 53-Handle, 530-Support foot, 531-Extension, 532-Bending part, 533-Handheld part, 54-Protrusion, 55-Glue groove, 56-Glass, 57-Silicone II, 61-Second air outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model 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 utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are 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 are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0046] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0047] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly 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 is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply 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 that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0050] This utility model discloses a portable air fryer, comprising a head assembly 1 and a cooking assembly 5. The head assembly 1 contains a motor cover assembly 2 and a heating assembly 3. The lower edge of the head assembly 1 has at least three downward-extending safety feet 12; after separation from the cooking assembly 5, the head assembly 1 is stably placed on a tabletop via the safety feet 12. The cooking assembly 5 includes a base 52 and a cooking appliance 51 connected to the base 52. An air inlet 11 is provided on the top or side wall of the head assembly 1. The motor cover assembly 2 includes a platform 21, a motor 22, a through hole 1 23, a motor shaft 24, a first fan blade 25, and a second fan blade 26; a communicating air duct 1 200 is formed between the motor cover assembly 2 and the outer shell of the head assembly 1; a first air outlet 27 is provided on the lower edge of the motor cover assembly 2. The heating assembly 3 is located below the motor cover assembly 2 and includes a heating element 31 and a protective cover 32; the protective cover 32 is covered with silicone 1 33. A control module 41 and a power module 4 are provided on the surface of the head assembly 1.

[0051] Example 1

[0052] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the top of the head assembly 1 is provided with an air inlet 11. The motor cover assembly 2 is located inside the head assembly 1, and a platform 21 is provided on it, on which a motor 22 is mounted. The motor cover assembly 2 is provided with a through hole I 23, through which the motor shaft 24 passes and connects to the first fan blade 25 and the second fan blade 26. A connecting air duct I 200 is formed between the motor cover assembly 2 and the outer shell of the head assembly 1, connecting to the air inlet 11 of the head assembly 1. The lower edge of the motor cover assembly 2 is provided with a first air outlet 27, which, together with the air inlet 11 in the head assembly 1, forms a complete cooling air duct, ensuring the heat dissipation effect of the motor 22 and the heating component 3 during operation. The exhaust direction of the first air outlet 27 is to the left and right; the motor cover assembly 2, the heating component 3, and the cooking component 5 form a cooking chamber 6, and a second air outlet 61 is provided in the cooking chamber 6, connecting to the head assembly 1, forming a connecting air duct II, which flows downward or to both sides.

[0053] Working principle: Food is placed in the cooking appliance 51, which is then placed inside the cooking chamber 6. The control module 41 and power module 4 start the air fryer. The motor 22 drives the first fan blade 25 and the second fan blade 26 to rotate. Air enters through the air inlet 11, passes through the motor cover assembly 2 and the heating assembly 3, and is heated by the heating element 31 to form hot air. The hot air circulates within the cooking chamber 6, evenly heating the food. The hot air generated during cooking is discharged through the first air outlet 27 and the second air outlet 61, forming a complete air duct system.

[0054] Example 2

[0055] like Figure 3 , 4 As shown, two protective switches 13 are provided on the lower inner side of the head assembly 1. A heating assembly 3, including a heating element 31 and a protective cover 32, is located below the motor cover assembly 2. Several 5mm thick silicone rubber sheets 33 are mounted on the protective cover 32 in an array. The trigger portion of the protective switches 13 is lower than the heating assembly 3. Three downward-extending safety feet 12 are provided on the lower edge of the head assembly 1. The height of the safety feet 12 is 15mm.

[0056] Working principle: When the head assembly 1 and cooking component 5 are correctly connected, the upper edge of the cooking appliance 51 will trigger the protection switch 13 to the open state, ensuring normal machine operation. When the head assembly 1 and cooking component 5 are separated, the protection switch 13 will automatically reset to the closed state, safely cutting off power to the machine and preventing accidents. The trigger part of the protection switch 13 is lower than the heating component 3, facilitating accurate triggering and further ensuring the safety and reliability of the air fryer. When the head assembly 1 and cooking component 5 are separated, the head assembly 1 can be secured to the countertop using the safety foot 12, effectively insulating heat, facilitating easy handling, preventing burns, and increasing the portability and safety of the air fryer.

[0057] Example 3

[0058] like Figure 1 , 8 As shown, the control module 41 can control multiple programs. The upper diameter and shape of the cooking appliance 51 match the lower edge of the head assembly 1; the upper diameter of the cooking appliance 51 is larger than the bottom diameter; the cooking appliance 51 is made of a heat-resistant transparent material. The height of the cooking appliance 51 is 5~30cm. The volume of the cooking appliance 51 is 1~12L.

[0059] The cooking component 5 of this utility model is compatible with various cooking utensils 51 of different capacities or materials. For example, the cooking utensils 51 are made of glass; the pot body has a gradient arc design; the diameter is 30cm; the heights are 5cm, 9cm, 10cm and 12cm respectively; and the volumes are 2.5L, 4.5L, 5.0L and 6.0L respectively.

[0060] Working Principle: Users can select cooking appliances 51 of different capacities according to their actual cooking needs. For example, when cooking small quantities of food, a 2.5L cooking appliance 51 can be used; when cooking larger quantities of food, a 6L cooking appliance 51 can be used. All cooking appliances 51 of different capacities have the same opening diameter and can be easily interchanged. Users can observe the cooking process of the food through the transparent cooking appliance. Users select the appropriate cooking program through the control module 41. The control module 41 controls the operating parameters of the heating element 31 and the motor 22 according to the selected program, achieving precise temperature and time control of cooking appliances 51 of different capacities.

[0061] Example 4

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the bottom of the cooking utensil 51 is surrounded by a base 52, and the base 52 has upwardly extending handles 53 along both sides of the cooking utensil 51. The bottom of the cooking utensil 51 has a protrusion 54; the bottom of the base 52 has support feet 530. The outer wall of the cooking utensil 51 has support points 510, and the corresponding position of the base 52 has a snap-locking device 511. The cooking utensil 51 is detachably connected to the base 52.

[0063] Working principle: The bottom of the cooking appliance 51 is connected to the base 52, which is shaped to surround the cooking appliance 51. Handles 53 extend upwards on both sides for easy handling. Several protrusions 54 are located on the bottom of the cooking appliance 51. Several raised support points 510 are located on the outer wall of the cooking appliance 51, and corresponding locking devices 511 are provided on the base 52 to ensure a tight connection between the cooking appliance and the base. Users can easily install and remove the cooking appliance 51 using the support points 510 and the locking devices 511.

[0064] Example 5

[0065] like Figure 5 , 6 As shown, the bottom of the cooking appliance 51 is surrounded by a base 52, and the base 52 has upwardly extending handles 53 along both sides of the cooking appliance 51. The bottom of the cooking appliance 51 has a protrusion 54; the bottom of the base 52 has a support foot 530; the support foot 530 has a glue groove 55 corresponding to the position of the protrusion 54; the cooking appliance 51 is fixedly connected to the base 52 through the glue groove 55. The support foot 530 is a hollow structure; glass 56 and silicone II 57 are installed inside the support foot 530. The outer wall of the cooking appliance 51 has support points 510, and the corresponding position of the base 52 has a snap-locking device 511.

[0066] Working principle: During assembly, glass 56 and silicone II 57 are placed into the support foot 530, then adhesive is injected. The protruding part 54 of the cooking appliance 51 is inserted into the adhesive groove 55 for bonding and fixation. The glass 56, silicone II 57, and injected adhesive in the support foot 530 work together to make the connection between the cooking appliance 51 and the base 52 stable, preventing loosening due to vibration, while enhancing the sealing and waterproofing of the connection, thus improving the stability and safety of the air fryer.

[0067] Example 6

[0068] like Figure 7 As shown, the bottom of the cooking utensil 51 is surrounded by a base 52, and the base 52 has upwardly extending handles 53 along both sides of the cooking utensil 51. The bottom of the cooking utensil 51 has a protrusion 54; the bottom of the base 52 has a support foot 530; the support foot 530 has a glue groove 55 corresponding to the position of the protrusion 54; the cooking utensil 51 is fixedly connected to the base 52 through the glue groove 55. The handle 53 includes an extension 531, a curved portion 532, and a holding portion 533; the curved portion 532 is L-shaped; the holding portion 533 is connected to the extension 531 through the curved portion 532.

[0069] Working principle: The protruding part 54 of the cooking utensil 51 is inserted into the glue groove 55 for bonding and fixing, resulting in a stable connection. The user can pick up and put down the cooking component 5 through the handle 53. Since the top of the handle 53 has a curved part 531, it has a heat insulation and cooling function. When picking up and putting down, the user can directly touch the handle part 533 with their hand, avoiding contact with the extension part 531, effectively avoiding burns and making it convenient to use.

[0070] Example 7

[0071] like Figure 9 As shown, the cooking appliance 51 is equipped with a separate lid 520. The lid 520 has a through hole II 521; the through hole II 521 has a valve device for vacuuming.

[0072] Working principle: After cooking, take out the cooking utensil 51, put on the lid 520, and use a vacuum pump to extract the air inside the lid 520 through the through hole II 521 to achieve vacuum preservation of food, making it easy to store and carry.

[0073] Example 8

[0074] like Figure 10 As shown, the cooking utensil 51 is equipped with a separate lid 520. The edge of the lid 520 is provided with a sealing part 522.

[0075] Working principle: After cooking, take out the cooking utensil 51, put on the lid 520, and use the sealing part 522 to isolate the food from the external environment, so as to keep the food fresh, facilitate storage, and make it easy to carry.

[0076] Obviously, the above embodiments of this patent are merely examples for clearly illustrating this patent, and are not intended to limit the implementation of this patent. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all possible implementations here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this patent should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this patent. The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described; however, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A portable air fryer, comprising a head assembly (1) and a cooking assembly (5), wherein the head assembly (1) is internally provided with a motor housing assembly (2) and a heating assembly (3), characterized in that: The lower edge of the head assembly (1) is provided with at least three downward-extending safety feet (12); after the head assembly (1) is separated from the cooking assembly (5), it is placed stably on the countertop by the safety feet (12); The cooking component (5) includes a base (52) and a cooking appliance (51) attached to the base (52).

2. The portable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one protective switch (13) is provided on the lower inner side of the head assembly (1). When the head assembly (1) covers the cooking appliance (51), the cooking appliance (51) squeezes and triggers the protective switch (13).

3. The portable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper diameter shape and size of the cooking appliance (51) are matched with the lower inner edge of the head assembly (1).

4. The portable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the cooking appliance (51) is surrounded by a base (52) and the base (52) has upwardly extending handles (53) along both sides of the cooking appliance (51).

5. The portable air fryer according to claim 4, characterized in that, The handle (53) includes an extension (531), a bend (532), and a handhold (533); the height of the extension (531) is less than that of the cooking utensil (51); the bend (532) is "V" or "L" shaped; the handhold (533) is connected to the extension (531) through the bend (532).

6. The portable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance (51) has a protrusion (54) at its bottom; the base (52) has a support foot (530) at its bottom; the support foot (530) has a glue groove (55) corresponding to the position of the protrusion (54); the cooking appliance (51) is fixedly connected to the base (52) through the glue groove (55).

7. The portable air fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The support foot (530) is a hollow structure; the support foot (530) is provided with glass (56) and silicone II (57) to achieve heat insulation and stable connection.

8. The portable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the cooking appliance (51) is provided with a support point (510), and the corresponding position of the base (52) is provided with a buckle locking device (511). The cooking appliance (51) is detachably fixed to the base (52) by snapping the support point (510) into the buckle locking device (511).

9. The portable air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance (51) is equipped with a separate lid (520) with a sealing part (522) on the edge of the lid (520).

10. The portable air fryer according to claim 9, characterized in that, The surface of the cover (520) is provided with a through hole II (521); the through hole II (521) has a valve device that can be used to draw a vacuum.

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