An air fryer with easy cleaning

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of air fryers, and more particularly to an easy-to-clean air fryer. It includes a shell, within which are disposed a heating element, a ventilation element, a heating chamber, and a frying basket. The heating chamber is located within the shell, and a removable frying basket is housed within it. The heating element and the ventilation element are mounted on a base. A high-temperature microcrystalline glass is mounted on the ventilation element and is positioned on a baffle on the base. The high-temperature microcrystalline glass and the baffle form a ventilation opening, which is arranged in a ring. Hot air generated by the heating element is blown into the heating chamber through the ventilation opening by the ventilation element. The high-temperature microcrystalline glass isolates the heating element from the food to be heated, and the ventilation opening between the high-temperature microcrystalline glass and the base baffle allows hot airflow to enter the heating chamber to heat the food. During heating, the ventilation element continuously blows air into the heating chamber from the ventilation opening, and grease adhering to the high-temperature microcrystalline glass is easily cleaned by the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air fryers, and more particularly to an easy-to-clean air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] In today's daily life, air fryers are becoming increasingly popular. Existing air fryers typically use a high-speed fan to blow hot air generated by the heating element downwards towards the food, allowing the hot air to circulate rapidly around the food and inside the frying basket. Current technology uses resistance wire heating, where the resistance wire directly heats the food below. The fan blades rotate at high speed driven by a motor, driving the internal hot air to circulate at high speed. As a result, a large amount of grease is generated during the heating process. The grease will splatter onto the heating element and fan blades, making it very difficult to clean. This is not only unhygienic, but after repeated use, the residual grease will bake into an unpleasant odor.

[0003] It is also inconvenient for users to clean the oil stains inside the heating wire and heating structure. Over time, after repeated use, the residual grease will bake out an odor, and it will also cause a decrease in the heating efficiency of the heating wire, resulting in a reduction in the heating effect of the machine and increasing the cleaning time for users.

[0004] Therefore, it is particularly important to design an air fryer that prevents oil splatter from contacting the heating wire during the heating process and causing a decrease in heating efficiency, while also making it easy for users to clean the oil stains on the internal heating structure after use. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome at least one of the defects described in the prior art, this application provides an easy-to-clean air fryer that effectively avoids hygiene problems caused by grease contamination of the heating or air supply components. The air fryer does not require complicated disassembly and assembly when cleaning, thereby optimizing the cleaning process.

[0006] This application provides an easy-to-clean air fryer, employing the following technical solution:

[0007] An easy-to-clean air fryer includes a shell, within which a heating component, an air supply component, a heating chamber, and a frying basket are disposed. The heating chamber is disposed within the shell, and a removable frying basket is disposed within the heating chamber. The heating component and the air supply component are disposed on a base. A high-temperature microcrystalline glass is disposed on the air supply component and is disposed on a baffle on the base. The high-temperature microcrystalline glass and the baffle form a ventilation opening, which is distributed in a ring. Hot air generated by the heating component is blown into the heating chamber through the ventilation opening via the air supply component.

[0008] Optionally, the air supply assembly includes an air supply housing, within which a fan is disposed.

[0009] Optionally, the heating component includes a heating module, and a heating wire is provided inside the heating module, with the heating wire spirally arranged inside the heating module.

[0010] Optionally, the heating wire is provided with bends.

[0011] Optionally, the base is provided with holes facing the heating chamber, and a ring of baffles are provided around the holes, with protrusions on the baffles.

[0012] Optionally, high-temperature microcrystalline glass is disposed inside the protrusion of the stop block.

[0013] Optionally, an air outlet is provided on the base, and the air outlet is connected to the heating chamber.

[0014] Optionally, an air intake grille is provided on the housing, through which air enters the housing.

[0015] Optionally, the high-temperature microcrystalline glass can be any of the following: high-temperature glass, black crystal plate, or titanium crystal plate.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the heating wire is isolated from the food to be heated by the setting of high-temperature microcrystalline glass, and the hot airflow enters the heating cavity to heat the food through the ventilation port set by the high-temperature microcrystalline glass and the base block. During the heating process, the air supply component continuously blows air from the ventilation port into the heating cavity, making it difficult for grease to enter the base from the ventilation port. At the same time, the grease adhering to the high-temperature microcrystalline glass is easy for the user to clean and remove, reducing the adhesion of grease to the heating wire and improving the machine's performance. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be discussed below. Obviously, the technical solutions described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other embodiments and their accompanying drawings can be obtained from the embodiments shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall structural diagram of the utility model.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the internal structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the heating component of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 5This is a structural diagram of the heating and air supply component of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a top view of the air supply component of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the heating and air supply component of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the air supply component of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of the utility model.

[0027] In the diagram: 1. Shell; 2. Base; 3. Control panel; 4. Frying basket; 5. Handle; 6. Air supply shell; 601. Fan; 7. Heating module; 701. Heating wire; 8. High-temperature microcrystalline glass; 9. Ventilation port; 10. Air outlet; 11. Base; 12. Stop block. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of various embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] An embodiment of this utility model provides an easy-to-clean air fryer.

[0032] Example: Figure 1-9 As shown, an easy-to-clean air fryer includes a shell 1, a heating component, an air supply component, a heating chamber, and a frying basket 4. The heating chamber is disposed inside the shell 1, and a removable frying basket 4 is disposed inside the heating chamber. The heating component and the air supply component are disposed on a base 11. A high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 is disposed on the air supply component, and the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 is disposed on a baffle 12 of the base 11. The high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 and the baffle 12 form a vent 9, which is distributed in a ring. The hot air generated by the heating component is blown into the heating chamber through the vent 9 by the air supply component.

[0033] The air supply assembly includes an air supply housing 6, inside which a fan 601 is installed. A notch is provided on the side of the air supply housing 6. The air supply assembly encloses the heating assembly. The heating assembly includes a heating module 7, inside which a heating wire 701 is installed. The heating wire 701 is spirally arranged inside the heating module 7, and bends are provided on the heating wire 701 to increase its heating range. A heating structure is provided on the outside of the heating module 7 to heat up the heating wire 701 when energized.

[0034] The base 11 has a hole facing the heating chamber. A ring of blocks 12 surrounds the hole, each with a protrusion. Gaps between the blocks serve as ventilation openings 9. A high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 is mounted on each block 12, fitting snugly within the protrusions. These protrusions limit the movement of the glass. A limiting component is also installed on the glass to prevent displacement; this component is positioned within a notch in the air supply housing 6. A heating module 7 is mounted above the glass to the glass, and is connected to and fixed to it. The air supply housing 6 is also connected to and fixed to the base 11, enclosing both the heating module 7 and the glass to the glass within the air supply assembly.

[0035] A support column is provided on the base 11, which can be connected to the housing 1. An air outlet 10 is also provided on the side of the base 11, which is connected to the heating chamber. An air inlet grille is provided on the housing 1. As the fan 601 rotates, the air inside the housing 1 enters the heating chamber through the vent 9. The space inside the housing 1 is reduced to form a negative pressure, which draws in outside air through the air inlet grille.

[0036] Working principle: The air fryer consists of two parts: the upper part of the base 11 is the air supply and heating assembly, and the lower part is the heating chamber. A removable frying basket 4 is installed inside the heating chamber, with a handle 5 for easy removal. Food is placed inside the basket 4, which is then inserted into the heating chamber. The air fryer is controlled via a control panel on the housing 1. When the heating element 701 in the heating module 7 is energized, it heats the air near the heating module 7. A fan 601 inside the air supply housing 6 rotates and blows downwards, directing the hot air around the heating module 7 towards the vents 9 on the base 11. Air blows from the vent 9 down into the heating chamber to heat the food inside. The presence of the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 creates a barrier between the heating wire 701 and the heating chamber, preventing grease from splashing onto the heating wire 701 and onto the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 during heating. An air outlet 10 on the base 11 allows airflow from the heating chamber to be expelled. An air intake grille on the housing 1 allows outside air to enter. A gap exists between the top of the housing 1 and the air supply housing 6 to allow air to enter and be blown into the heating module 7, thus achieving airflow circulation in the air fryer.

[0037] With the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8, the grease produced during food heating will adhere to the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8. At the same time, during the heating process, the air supply component continuously blows air from the vent 9 into the heating cavity, making it difficult for grease to enter through the vent 9. Because of the presence of the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8, the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 can radiate the heat of the heating wire 701 downward into the heating cavity. In addition, the high-temperature microcrystalline glass 8 itself is heat-resistant, and the surface of the high-temperature microcrystalline glass is smooth without any holes or wrinkles. Therefore, after cooking, users only need to use a cloth to easily wipe away the grease on the lower baffle 311, achieving convenient cleaning.

[0038] Therefore, it is convenient for users to wipe away grease after use, unlike existing technologies where the heating wire is directly facing the food, preventing grease from adhering to the heating wire and causing cleaning difficulties for users.

[0039] More preferably, the high-temperature microcrystalline glass can be any one of high-temperature glass, black crystal plate, or titanium crystal plate.

[0040] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims, not by the foregoing description, and is therefore intended to encompass all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0041] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An easy-to-clean air fryer, characterized in that: The device includes a housing, within which are installed a heating component, an air supply component, a heating chamber, and a frying basket. The heating chamber is located inside the housing, and a removable frying basket is installed inside the heating chamber. The heating component and the air supply component are mounted on a base. A high-temperature microcrystalline glass is mounted on the air supply component, which is placed on a baffle on the base. The high-temperature microcrystalline glass and the baffle form a ventilation opening, which is distributed in a ring. Hot air generated by the heating component is blown into the heating chamber through the ventilation opening via the air supply component.

2. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air supply assembly includes an air supply housing, inside which a fan is installed.

3. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating component includes a heating module, and a heating wire is installed inside the heating module in a spiral shape.

4. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating wire has bends.

5. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base has holes facing the heating chamber, and there are ring-shaped blocks around the holes with protrusions on them.

6. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 5, characterized in that: High-temperature microcrystalline glass is placed inside the protrusion of the stop block.

7. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air outlet is provided on the base, and the air outlet is connected to the heating chamber.

8. The easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air intake grille is provided on the shell, through which air enters the shell.

9. An easy-to-clean air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that: High-temperature microcrystalline glass can be any of the following: high-temperature glass, black crystal plate, or titanium crystal plate.

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