A sandwich machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a cooking machine technical field, concretely discloses a sandwich machine. The sandwich machine, including the upper machine group and the lower machine group, all are provided with cooking assembly in the upper machine group and the lower machine group respectively, and the cooking assembly includes the heating body, the energy -conserving reflection board and the cooking surface, and the heating body is carbon fiber heating tube, through such structural design mode, carbon fiber heating body directly carries out the heating to the cooking surface, and through the energy -conserving reflection board mirror surface reflection of relative setting, the thermal energy of heating body is further reflected to the cooking surface, and the heating efficiency can be greatly improved through the heat radiation, the rapid heating can be realized, and the maximum degree heat energy utilization is realized. Meanwhile adopt detachable heating body, can be convenient to maintain after the heating tube damage or glass damage, save the maintenance cost and reduce the maintenance difficulty.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processor technology, specifically a sandwich maker. Background Technology

[0002] In the current technology, sandwich makers have limited functions. They often only have upper and lower metal plates and use the traditional heating element that is close to the metal plate to generate heat conduction. These methods preheat slowly. After cooking, the sandwich maker either needs to be kept on to ensure quick preparation for the next cooking, resulting in a huge waste of energy, or it can only be manually turned off to avoid energy waste, but the waiting time for the next cooking is relatively long, affecting the output efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0004] To address the issues of slow preheating and wasted heat energy in sandwich makers, this invention provides a sandwich maker that utilizes an energy-saving reflector to reflect the heat energy of the heating element, thereby improving heating efficiency and heat energy utilization through thermal radiation and enabling rapid heating.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution

[0006] To achieve the aforementioned purpose of the self-locking mechanism, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sandwich maker, the sandwich maker including an upper unit and a lower unit, the lower unit being provided with a mounting base, a handle being hinged to the mounting base, the upper unit being hinged to the handle to fold up or down with the handle, the upper unit including an upper housing with a cavity and a cooking component disposed within the upper housing, the lower unit including a lower housing with a cavity and a cooking component disposed within the lower housing, the cooking component being detachably fixed within the upper housing and the lower housing respectively, the cooking component including a heating element, a cooking surface and an energy-saving reflector, the cooking surface being disposed on the heating element, and the energy-saving reflector being disposed on the opposite side of the cooking surface to further reflect heat energy onto the cooking surface.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the heating element includes multiple heating tubes, which are connected to an energy-saving reflector via a clamping plate.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the heating element is a carbon fiber heating element.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the cooking surface is a microcrystalline glass cooking surface.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the handle is equipped with a damping device to allow the handle to be tilted up or down and stopped at any position.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the damping device includes an upper pressure block and a lower pressure block disposed opposite to the handle, a screw passing through the upper pressure block and the lower pressure block respectively and fixed on the mounting base, and a spring provided at the bottom end of the lower pressure block.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the handle is further fitted with one or more torsion springs to assist in flipping the handle up or down.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the sandwich maker further includes a controller and a thermocouple temperature probe, wherein the thermocouple temperature probe and the heating element are electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the sandwich maker also includes a time knob and a temperature knob, which are electrically connected to the controller, respectively.

[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a sandwich maker with the following advantages:

[0017] This sandwich maker includes an upper unit and a lower unit, each containing a cooking component. The cooking component includes a heating element, an energy-saving reflector, and a cooking surface. With this structural design, the heating element directly heats the cooking surface, while the energy-saving reflector, positioned opposite the cooking surface, further reflects the heat energy from the heating element onto the cooking surface. This heat radiation greatly improves heating efficiency, enabling rapid heating and maximizing heat utilization. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the first overall structure of the sandwich machine of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the sandwich machine of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second integral structure of the sandwich machine of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A is shown below;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sandwich machine of this utility model in disassembly state.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Upper unit; 2. Lower unit; 3. Mounting base; 4. Handle; 5. Damping device; 6. Controller; 7. Thermocouple temperature probe; 8. Time knob; 9. Temperature knob; 10. Electronic display screen; 11. Upper housing; 12. Cooking components; 21. Lower housing; 121. Heating element; 122. Cooking surface; 123. Energy-saving reflector; 1211. Heating tube; 1212. Clamping plate; 51. Upper pressure block; 52. Lower pressure block; 53. Screw; 54. Spring; 55. Torsion spring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions 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.

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5 This is a structural diagram of the sandwich maker and its specific components in this utility model. The sandwich maker includes an upper assembly 1 and a lower assembly 2. The lower assembly 2 is provided with a mounting base 3, and a handle 4 is hinged to the mounting base 3. The upper assembly 1 is hinged to the handle 4 so that it can be flipped up or down with the handle 4. The upper assembly 1 includes an upper shell 11 with a cavity and a cooking component 12 disposed in the upper shell 11. The lower assembly 2 includes a lower shell 21 with a cavity and a cooking component 12 disposed in the lower shell 21. The cooking component 12 is detachably fixed in the upper shell 11 and the lower shell 21, respectively. The cooking component 12 includes a heating element 121, a cooking surface 122, and an energy-saving reflector 123. The cooking surface 122 is disposed on the heating element 121, and the energy-saving reflector 123 is disposed on the opposite side of the cooking surface 122 so that the heat energy is further reflected to the cooking surface 122 through the energy-saving reflector 123.

[0026] Through the structural design of this utility model, the heating element directly heats the cooking surface, while the energy-saving reflector plate, which is positioned opposite to the cooking surface, further reflects the heat energy of the heating element onto the cooking surface. This heat radiation can greatly improve heating efficiency, achieve rapid heating, and maximize the utilization of heat energy.

[0027] In addition, since the cooking components are detachable, when the heating element needs to be repaired or replaced, the cooking components can be removed to replace or repair the heating element, thus solving the problem of difficult repair of existing sandwich makers.

[0028] The heating element 121 in this invention includes multiple heating tubes 1211, which are connected to the energy-saving reflector 123 by a clamping plate 1212. This clamping method further facilitates the disassembly of the heating tubes, making them easier to replace or repair, and saving on maintenance costs and difficulty.

[0029] In one specific implementation, the heating element 1211 in this invention is a carbon fiber heating element. Using a carbon fiber heating element generates radiant heat, resulting in high heating efficiency. Furthermore, the radiant heat is reflected to the cooking surface via an energy-saving reflector, leading to faster heating, shorter preheating time, energy savings, and a better user experience. This effectively solves the problems of slow preheating time and energy inefficiency in existing sandwich makers.

[0030] The energy-saving reflector in this invention primarily uses a metal coating or a hexagonal micro-chip array to form a reflective interface, transmitting far-infrared rays and reducing heat dissipation. In this invention, the energy-saving reflector can be, for example, an aluminum-plated or silver-plated reflector. Alternatively, existing reflectors capable of emitting heat can be used; this application does not specifically limit its application in this regard.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the cooking surface 122 in this invention is made of microcrystalline glass. Microcrystalline glass cooking surfaces offer advantages such as rapid heat transfer, minimal food residue buildup, easy cleaning, and improved food safety.

[0032] In one possible implementation, a damping device 5 is installed on the handle 4 to allow the handle 4 to stop at any position, whether it is flipped up or down.

[0033] The damping device, through friction with the handle, allows the handle to stop at any position during the upward or downward movement of the handle, and it will not fall off naturally after stopping.

[0034] The damping device 5 specifically includes an upper pressure block 51 and a lower pressure block 52 positioned opposite to the handle 4. A screw 53 passes through the upper pressure block 51 and the lower pressure block 52 respectively and is fixed to the mounting base 3. A spring 54 is provided at the bottom end of the lower pressure block 52. The spring exerts an upward force on the lower pressure block, thereby reducing the distance between the lower and upper pressure blocks, increasing the friction on the middle handle, enhancing the damping force, and achieving the damping adjustment effect.

[0035] In addition, one or more torsion springs 55 are fitted onto the handle 4 to assist in flipping or closing the handle 4. Through the force of the torsion spring, an upward force is applied to the handle during the flipping process, making the flipping process easier and providing a better user experience. During the closing process, since the torsion spring always exerts an upward force on the handle, it can be ensured that the handle will not fall directly, making it safer to use.

[0036] In one possible implementation, the sandwich maker also includes a controller 6 and a thermocouple temperature probe 7, wherein the thermocouple temperature probe 7 and the heating element 121 are electrically connected to the controller 6.

[0037] The sandwich maker also includes a time knob 8 and a temperature knob 9, which are electrically connected to the controller 6. The cooking time is set by the time knob and the cooking temperature is set by the temperature knob. Both the time knob and the temperature knob are equipped with an electronic display screen 10, which displays the real-time temperature and the remaining cooking time.

[0038] In actual use, after setting the temperature using the temperature knob, the controller controls the heating element to be powered on and heated. Since the thermocouple temperature probe is more sensitive than the temperature sensor of the traditional mechanical temperature control, it can quickly react to the controller after sensing the actual temperature. The controller quickly controls the heating element to be powered off. By frequently controlling the power on and off of the heating element, the temperature is always kept around the set temperature, thus achieving precise temperature control and ensuring consistent food output.

[0039] The above detailed description of the sandwich maker in conjunction with the accompanying drawings shows that the sandwich maker of this utility model includes an upper unit and a lower unit. Both the upper and lower units are equipped with cooking components, which include a heating element, an energy-saving reflector, and a cooking surface. With this structural design, the heating element directly heats the cooking surface, while the energy-saving reflector, which is positioned opposite to the cooking surface, further reflects the heat energy of the heating element onto the cooking surface. This heat radiation greatly improves heating efficiency, enables rapid heating, and maximizes the utilization of heat energy.

[0040] Furthermore, the heating element is composed of multiple carbon fiber heating tubes, which generate radiant heat, resulting in high heating efficiency. The heat is then radiated to the cooking surface via an energy-saving reflector, leading to faster heating, less preheating time, and energy savings. Electronic temperature control ensures precise temperature control and consistent food quality.

[0041] The cooking components and heating element are detachable, which facilitates maintenance and saves on maintenance costs and difficulty.

[0042] The sandwich maker of this application uses a microcrystalline glass cooking surface, which makes it easy for food residue to adhere to, making it easy to clean and beneficial to food health and safety.

Claims

1. A sandwich maker, characterized in that, The sandwich maker includes an upper unit and a lower unit. The lower unit is provided with a mounting base, and a handle is hinged to the mounting base. The upper unit is hinged to the handle so that it can be flipped up or down with the handle. The upper unit includes an upper housing with a cavity and a cooking component disposed within the upper housing. The lower unit includes a lower housing with a cavity and a cooking component disposed within the lower housing. The cooking component is detachably fixed to the upper housing and the lower housing, respectively. The cooking component includes a heating element, a cooking surface, and an energy-saving reflector. The cooking surface is disposed on the heating element, and the energy-saving reflector is disposed on the opposite side of the cooking surface to further reflect heat energy onto the cooking surface.

2. The sandwich maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating element includes multiple heating tubes, which are connected to the energy-saving reflector plate by a clamping plate.

3. The sandwich maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The heating element is a carbon fiber heating element.

4. The sandwich maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking surface is a microcrystalline glass cooking surface.

5. The sandwich maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle is equipped with a damping device to allow it to be tilted up or down and stopped at any position.

6. The sandwich maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The damping device includes an upper pressure block and a lower pressure block arranged opposite to the handle. A screw passes through the upper pressure block and the lower pressure block respectively and is fixed on the mounting base. A spring is provided at the bottom end of the lower pressure block.

7. The sandwich maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The handle is also fitted with one or more torsion springs to assist in flipping the handle up or down.

8. The sandwich maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sandwich maker also includes a controller and a thermocouple temperature probe, and the thermocouple temperature probe and the heating element are electrically connected to the controller.

9. The sandwich maker according to claim 8, characterized in that, The sandwich maker also includes a time knob and a temperature knob, which are electrically connected to the controller.

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