Sandwich machine with automatic pressing function

By incorporating an elastic locking device within the upper baking tray of the sandwich maker, which works in conjunction with the lower baking tray mounting plate, automatic pressing is achieved, solving the problem of inconvenient manual operation in existing technologies and improving operational convenience and the uniformity of heating of the baking tray.

CN224369624UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19NINGBO KESHI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NINGBO KESHI ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

Existing home sandwich makers require manual control of the upper and lower baking trays to press the sandwiches together, which is inconvenient and increases the workload.

Method used

A sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function was designed. By setting an elastic locking device inside the handle of the upper baking tray device, the elastic locking device cooperates with the locking plate of the lower baking tray device to realize the automatic pressing of the upper and lower baking trays, and the heating uniformity of the baking tray is improved by a heating uniformity mechanism.

Benefits of technology

This technology enables automatic pressing during sandwich making, reducing manual labor intensity, improving ease of operation, and enhancing the evenness of heating on the baking tray.

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Abstract

A sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function includes an upper baking tray assembly and a lower baking tray assembly hinged to the upper baking tray assembly. The upper baking tray assembly includes an upper baking tray body and a handle disposed on the upper baking tray body. A receiving groove is provided on the side wall of the upper baking tray body, and the handle is also disposed on the side wall of the upper baking tray body. A reinforcing rib is provided inside the handle. The handle, the reinforcing rib, and the outer side wall of the upper baking tray body together form a receiving cavity, which corresponds to the receiving groove. An elastic locking device is provided inside the receiving cavity, and the elastic locking device is also disposed inside the receiving groove. The lower baking tray assembly includes a lower baking tray body, which has a groove. A locking platform is provided inside the groove. The locking platform cooperates with the elastic locking device, enabling the upper and lower baking trays to automatically press and maintain a preset pressing time when the sandwich maker is making sandwiches, improving the convenience of operation and reducing labor intensity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of food processing equipment, and in particular to a sandwich machine with an automatic pressing function. Background Technology

[0002] Existing home sandwich makers require manual control of the upper and lower baking trays to press and hold them together for a certain period of time when making sandwiches. This is very inconvenient and increases the workload of the operator. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function, which enables the upper and lower baking trays to automatically press and maintain a preset pressing time when making sandwiches, improving the convenience of operation and reducing the workload.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function, characterized in that it includes:

[0006] An upper baking pan device includes an upper baking pan body and a handle disposed on the upper baking pan body. A receiving groove is provided on the side wall of the upper baking pan body, and the handle is also disposed on the side wall of the upper baking pan body. A reinforcing rib is provided inside the handle. The handle, the reinforcing rib, and the outer side wall of the upper baking pan body together form a receiving cavity, which corresponds to the receiving groove. An elastic locking device is provided inside the receiving cavity, and the elastic locking device is also disposed inside the receiving groove.

[0007] A lower baking pan device is hinged to the upper baking pan device. The lower baking pan device includes a lower baking pan body, which has a groove. A locking platform is provided inside the groove, and the locking platform cooperates with the elastic locking head device.

[0008] In some alternative embodiments, rotating grooves are provided on the opposite side walls of the receiving groove, and rotating shafts are provided on the opposite side walls of the elastic locking head device, with the rotating shafts cooperating with the rotating grooves.

[0009] In some optional embodiments, the receiving groove is further provided with a limiting step, the limiting step is provided with a limiting groove, the elastic locking head device is further provided with an abutting device, the abutting device is provided with the elastic support device, one end of the elastic support device is connected to the abutting device, and the other end of the elastic support device abuts against the inside of the limiting groove.

[0010] In some alternative embodiments, the abutting device includes an abutting seat and an abutting head connected to the abutting seat, one end of the elastic support device is sleeved on the abutting head, and the other end of the elastic support device abuts against the inside of the limiting groove.

[0011] In some optional embodiments, the resilient lock head device is further provided with a control handle, the control handle and the abutment device are respectively disposed on opposite side walls of the resilient lock head device, and the rotating shaft, the abutment device and the control handle are all close to end A of the resilient lock head device.

[0012] In some optional embodiments, the B end of the resilient locking device is provided with a hook, the locking platform cooperates with the hook, the locking surface of the hook is flat, and the locking surface of the locking platform is also flat.

[0013] In some alternative embodiments, the engaging surface of the card holder and the groove form a mating groove, the mating groove corresponding to the card hook.

[0014] In some optional embodiments, the lower baking pan body includes a bottom shell, a heating tube mechanism disposed on the bottom shell, a heat equalization mechanism connected to the heating tube mechanism, and a lower baking pan connected to the heat equalization mechanism. A slot is provided on one side wall of the bottom shell, and a connecting end is provided on the other side wall of the bottom shell. The slot and the connecting end are respectively located on opposite side walls of the bottom shell. The heat equalization mechanism includes a bottom plate and a heat equalization block disposed on the bottom plate. A locking block is provided on one side wall of the bottom plate, and a connecting block is provided on the other side wall of the bottom plate. The locking block cooperates with the slot, and the connecting block cooperates with the connecting end.

[0015] In some alternative embodiments, the bottom of the heating mechanism is provided with a connecting clip, which is connected to the heating tube mechanism.

[0016] In some alternative implementations, the lower baking pan includes multiple baking pans, the bottom of which engages with the heat equalizing block.

[0017] The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function provided in this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The technical solution adopted in this application includes an automatic pressing sandwich machine, comprising an upper baking tray device and a lower baking tray device hinged to the upper baking tray device. The upper baking tray device includes an upper baking tray body and a handle disposed on the upper baking tray body. A receiving groove is provided on the side wall of the upper baking tray body, and the handle is also disposed on the side wall of the upper baking tray body. A reinforcing rib is provided inside the handle. The handle, the reinforcing rib, and the outer side wall of the upper baking tray body together form a receiving cavity, which corresponds to the receiving groove. An elastic locking device is provided inside the receiving cavity, and the elastic locking device is also disposed inside the receiving groove. The lower baking tray device includes a lower baking tray body, which has a groove. A locking platform is provided inside the groove. The locking platform cooperates with the elastic locking device, enabling the upper and lower baking trays to automatically press and maintain a preset pressing time when the sandwich machine is making sandwiches, improving the convenience of operation and reducing labor intensity. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Other features, objects, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the upper baking tray device in a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of circle A shown;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the upper grill plate device in a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of circle B shown;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the elastic locking device in a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the elastic locking device in a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application.

[0028] Figure 9This is a cross-sectional view of the hook in a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the lower baking tray body of a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0030] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Enlarged view of circle C shown;

[0031] Figure 12 This is an exploded view of the lower baking tray body of a sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the bottom shell of a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom plate of a sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to this application;

[0034] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the bottom plate of a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application.

[0035] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the lower baking tray in a sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function according to this application.

[0036] Figure label:

[0037] 10. Upper baking tray assembly; 11. Upper baking tray body; 11A. Receiving groove; 11B. Rotating groove; 11C. Limiting step; 11D. Limiting groove; 12. Handle; 12A. Receiving cavity; 121. Reinforcing rib; 122. Elastic locking device; 123. Rotating shaft; 124. Abutting device; 1241. Abutting seat; 1242. Abutting joint; 125. Elastic support device; 126. Control handle; 127. Hook;

[0038] 20. Lower baking pan assembly; 21. Lower baking pan body; 21A. Groove; 21B. Connecting groove; 211. Mounting platform; 212. Bottom shell; 212A. Mounting slot; 212B. Connecting end; 213. Heating tube mechanism; 214. Heating evenly distributed mechanism; 2141. Connecting clip; 2142. Base plate; 2143. Heating evenly distributed block; 2144. Mounting block; 2145. Connecting block; 215. Lower baking pan; 2151. Baking pan. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The specific embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. Through the content described in this specification, those skilled in the art can clearly and completely understand the technical solution, the technical problem solved, and the resulting technical effects of this application. It is understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining this application and not for limiting it. Furthermore, for ease of description, only the parts related to this application are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0040] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the contents described in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this application can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size should fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this application, provided that they do not affect the effects and purposes that this application can produce.

[0041] The use of terms such as "first," "second," and "the" does not imply quantity limitation and may indicate singular or plural. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and any variations thereof used in this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or modules is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may also include steps or units not listed, or other steps or units inherent to such processes, methods, products, or devices. The terms "connected," "linked," and "coupled" used in this application are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may also include direct or indirect electrical connections.

[0042] It should also be noted that the longitudinal section corresponding to the embodiment of this application can be the section corresponding to the front view direction, the transverse section can be the section corresponding to the right view direction, and the horizontal section can be the section corresponding to the top view direction.

[0043] Furthermore, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0044] A sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function includes an upper baking tray device 10 and a lower baking tray device 20 hinged to the upper baking tray device 10.

[0045] The upper baking pan device 10 includes an upper baking pan body 11 and a handle 12 connected to the upper baking pan body 11. A receiving groove 11A is provided on the side wall of the upper baking pan body 11. Rotating grooves 11B are provided on the opposite side walls of the receiving groove 11A. A limiting step 11C is also provided inside the receiving groove 11A. A limiting groove 11D is provided on the limiting step 11C. The handle 12 is also connected to the side wall of the upper baking pan body 11. A reinforcing rib 121 is provided inside the handle 12. The handle 12, the reinforcing rib 121, and the outer side wall of the upper baking pan body 11 together form a receiving cavity 12A, which corresponds to the receiving groove 11A. An elastic locking device 122 is provided inside the receiving cavity 12A. The elastic locking device 122 is also located inside the receiving groove 11A. Rotating shafts 123 are provided on both opposite side walls of the elastic locking device 122. The rotating shafts 123 cooperate with the rotating groove 11B to allow the elastic locking device 122 to rotate around the rotating shaft 123 under the mutual cooperation of the rotating shaft 123 and the rotating groove 11B. The elastic locking device 122 also has an abutment device 124, and an elastic support device 125 is provided on the abutment device 124. In one step, one end of the elastic support device 125 is connected to the abutment device 124, and the other end of the elastic support device 125 abuts against the inside of the limiting groove 11D. Specifically, the abutment device 124 includes an abutment seat 1241 and an abutment head 1242 connected to the abutment seat 1241. One end of the elastic support device 125 is sleeved on the abutment head 1242, and the other end abuts against the inside of the limiting groove 11D. The elastic lock head device 122 is also provided with a control handle 126. The control handle 126 and the abutment device 124 are respectively provided on the opposite side walls of the elastic lock head device 122. The rotating shaft 123, the abutment device 124 and the control handle 126 are all close to the A end of the elastic lock head device 122. The B end of the elastic lock head device 122 is provided with a hook 127, and the hooking surface of the hook 127 is a plane.

[0046] The lower baking pan device 20 includes a lower baking pan body 21. The lower baking pan body 21 has a groove 21A. The groove 21A has a locking platform 211 inside. The locking platform 211 cooperates with the elastic locking head device 122. Specifically, the locking platform 211 cooperates with the hook 127. The locking surface of the locking platform 211 is also flat. The locking surface of the locking platform 211 and the groove 21A form a docking groove 21B. The docking groove 21B corresponds to the hook 127. Specifically, after the hook 127 is locked with the locking platform 211, the hook 127 is located inside the docking groove 21B. The lower baking pan body 21 includes a bottom shell 212, a heating tube mechanism 213 disposed on the bottom shell 212, a heat equalization mechanism 214 connected to the heating tube mechanism 213, and a lower baking pan 215 connected to the heat equalization mechanism 214. A slot 212A is provided on one side wall of the bottom shell 212, and a connecting end 212B is provided on the other side wall. The slot 212A and the connecting end 212B are respectively located on the opposite side walls of the bottom shell 212. Specifically, the bottom of the heat equalization mechanism 214 is provided with a connecting clip 2141, which is connected to the heating tube mechanism 213 to realize the connection between the heating tube mechanism 213 and the heat equalization mechanism 214. The heat equalization mechanism 214 includes a base plate 2142 and a heat equalization block 2143 disposed on the base plate 2142. A locking block 2144 is provided on one side wall of the base plate 2142, and a connecting block 2145 is provided on the other side wall. The locking block 2144 cooperates with the locking groove 212A, and the connecting block 2145 cooperates with the connecting end 212B to realize the connection between the base plate 2142 and the bottom shell 212, thereby realizing the connection between the heat equalization mechanism 214 and the bottom shell 212.

[0047] The lower baking pan 215 also has locking blocks 2144 and connecting blocks 2145 on its opposite side walls. The locking blocks 2144 cooperate with the locking slots 212A, and the connecting blocks 2145 cooperate with the connecting ends 212B. The lower baking pan 215 includes multiple baking pans 2151. The bottom of the baking pan 2151 cooperates with the heat equalization block 2143 to avoid direct contact between the heating tube mechanism 213 and the bottom of the baking pan 2151. Due to the small contact area, the heating of the baking pan 2151 is uneven, thus increasing the heating area of ​​the baking pan 2151 and improving the heating uniformity of the baking pan 2151. The connection method between the heating tube mechanism 213 in the upper baking pan body 11 and the bottom shell 212, the heat equalization mechanism 214 and the upper baking pan 2151 is the same as the connection method of the corresponding structure in the lower baking pan body 21. Here, the sandwich maker with automatic pressing function includes an upper baking tray assembly 10 and a lower baking tray assembly 20 hinged to the upper baking tray assembly 10. The upper baking tray assembly 10 includes an upper baking tray body 11 and a handle 12 disposed on the upper baking tray body 11. A receiving groove 11A is provided on the side wall of the upper baking tray body 11. The handle 12 is also disposed on the side wall of the upper baking tray body 11. A reinforcing rib 121 is provided inside the handle 12. The handle 12, the reinforcing rib 121 and the outer side wall of the upper baking tray body 11 together form a receiving cavity 12A. The receiving cavity 12A and the receiving groove 11A are connected. Corresponding to 1A, the cavity 12A is provided with an elastic locking device 122. The elastic locking device 122 is also provided inside the cavity 11A. The lower baking tray device 20 includes a lower baking tray body 21. The lower baking tray body 21 is provided with a groove 21A. The groove 21A is provided with a locking platform 211. The locking platform 211 cooperates with the elastic locking device 122, so that when the sandwich machine is making sandwiches, the upper baking tray 2151 and the lower baking tray 215 can automatically press and maintain the preset pressing time, which improves the convenience of operation and reduces the workload.

[0048] To facilitate understanding, the working principle of this application is further described as follows: A sandwich machine with an automatic pressing function, during sandwich making, uses the hook 127 on the elastic locking device 122 to engage with the locking platform 211 on the lower baking tray body 21, thereby achieving mechanical pressing of the sandwich by the upper baking tray device 10 and the lower baking tray device 20. During the pressing process, there is no need for manual pressing of the upper baking tray device 10 and the lower baking tray device 20, thus achieving automatic pressing according to the required pressing time for the sandwich, effectively improving operational convenience and reducing the workload of personnel. Furthermore, by setting a heat equalization mechanism 214 between the heating tube mechanism 213 and the baking tray 2151, the heat equalization block 2143 of the heat equalization mechanism 214 effectively increases the heat contact area of ​​the baking tray 2151, improving the heating uniformity and heat transfer efficiency of the baking tray 2151.

[0049] Although this application has been described and illustrated with reference to specific embodiments thereof, such description and illustration are not limiting of this application. It will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made and equivalent elements can be substituted within embodiments without departing from the true spirit and scope of this application as defined by the appended claims. Illustrations may not be drawn to scale. Differences may exist between the technical representation in this application and actual implementation due to variables in the manufacturing process, etc. Other embodiments of this application may exist that are not specifically described. The description and illustrations should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive. Modifications can be made to adapt particular circumstances, materials, composition, methods, or processes to the objectives, spirit, and scope of this application. All such modifications fall within the scope of the appended claims. While the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to specific operations performed in a particular order, it should be understood that these operations can be combined, subdivided, or reordered to form equivalent methods without departing from the teachings of this application. Therefore, unless specifically indicated herein, the order and grouping of operations do not limit this application.

Claims

1. A sandwich maker with an automatic pressing function, characterized in that, include The upper baking pan device (10) includes an upper baking pan body (11) and a handle (12) disposed on the upper baking pan body (11). A receiving groove (11A) is provided on the side wall of the upper baking pan body (11). The handle (12) is also disposed on the side wall of the upper baking pan body (11). A reinforcing rib (121) is provided inside the handle (12). The handle (12), the reinforcing rib (121) and the outer side wall of the upper baking pan body (11) together form a receiving cavity (12A). The receiving cavity (12A) corresponds to the receiving groove (11A). An elastic locking device (122) is provided inside the receiving cavity (12A). The elastic locking device (122) is also disposed inside the receiving groove (11A). A lower baking pan device (20) is hinged to the upper baking pan device (10). The lower baking pan device (20) includes a lower baking pan body (21). The lower baking pan body (21) is provided with a groove (21A). The groove (21A) is provided with a locking platform (211). The locking platform (211) cooperates with the elastic locking head device (122).

2. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving groove (11A) has a rotating groove (11B) on each of its opposite side walls, and the elastic locking head device (122) has a rotating shaft (123) on each of its opposite side walls, and the rotating shaft (123) cooperates with the rotating groove (11B).

3. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The receiving groove (11A) is further provided with a limiting step (11C), and the limiting step (11C) is provided with a limiting groove (11D). The elastic locking head device (122) is further provided with an abutting device (124), and the abutting device (124) is provided with an elastic support device (125). One end of the elastic support device (125) is connected to the abutting device (124), and the other end of the elastic support device (125) abuts against the inside of the limiting groove (11D).

4. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The abutting device (124) includes an abutting seat (1241) and an abutting head (1242) connected to the abutting seat (1241). One end of the elastic support device (125) is sleeved on the abutting head (1242), and the other end of the elastic support device (125) abuts against the inside of the limiting groove (11D).

5. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic lock head device (122) is also provided with a control handle (126). The control handle (126) and the abutment device (124) are respectively disposed on opposite side walls of the elastic lock head device (122). The rotating shaft (123), the abutment device (124) and the control handle (126) are all close to end A of the elastic lock head device (122).

6. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic locking device (122) has a hook (127) on its B end. The locking platform (211) cooperates with the hook (127). The locking surface of the hook (127) is flat, and the locking surface of the locking platform (211) is also flat.

7. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 6, characterized in that, The locking surface of the locking platform (211) and the groove (21A) form a mating groove (21B), which corresponds to the locking hook (127).

8. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower baking pan body (21) includes a bottom shell (212), a heating tube mechanism (213) disposed on the bottom shell (212), a heat equalization mechanism (214) connected to the heating tube mechanism (213), and a lower baking pan (215) connected to the heat equalization mechanism (214). A slot (212A) is provided on one side wall of the bottom shell (212), and a connecting end (212B) is provided on the other side wall of the bottom shell (212). The slot (212A) and the connecting end (212B) are respectively Located on opposite side walls of the bottom shell (212), the heat equalization mechanism (214) includes a bottom plate (2142) and a heat equalization block (2143) disposed on the bottom plate (2142). A locking block (2144) is provided on one side wall of the bottom plate (2142), and a connecting block (2145) is provided on the other side wall of the bottom plate (2142). The locking block (2144) cooperates with the locking groove (212A), and the connecting block (2145) cooperates with the connecting end (212B).

9. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom of the uniform heating mechanism (214) is provided with a connecting card (2141), which is connected to the heating tube mechanism (213).

10. The sandwich maker with automatic pressing function according to claim 9, characterized in that, The lower baking pan (215) includes multiple baking pans (2151), the bottom of which is in conjunction with the heat equalizing block (2143).