An air fryer

Abstract

This utility model relates to an air fryer, including a body, a cooking chamber disposed within the body, and a hot air circulation system communicating with the cooking chamber. The front top of the body has an open mounting slot, within which a tank with a liquid storage chamber is detachably disposed. A mounting cavity is located at the rear of the mounting slot, containing a liquid delivery system communicating with the liquid storage chamber and the cooking chamber, and a control system electrically connected to the hot air circulation system and the liquid delivery system. The control system includes a control circuit board, which is adapted to be positioned near the rear of the mounting slot. By placing the water tank in the mounting slot at the front of the body and positioning the control circuit board near the rear of the mounting slot, the overall aesthetics of the air fryer are effectively improved, and user operation is facilitated, significantly enhancing the ease of use of the air fryer.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] As society develops and people's lives improve, the oil-free cooking method of air fryers is becoming increasingly popular. Most existing air fryers utilize high-speed circulating hot air to cook food. While this achieves oil-free cooking, it removes a significant amount of moisture from the food, often resulting in dry or tough textures and a poor user experience. To meet user needs, air fryers with water and / or oil replenishment functions have emerged. These air fryers have a compartment connected to the cooking chamber, which can hold oil and / or water to replenish moisture and / or oil, effectively improving the food's texture. However, because this compartment is usually located at the rear of the unit, it is inconvenient to operate, further compromising the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an air fryer to solve the technical problems of existing air fryers being inconvenient to operate and having a poor user experience.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an air fryer, comprising a body, a cooking chamber disposed within the body, and a hot air circulation system communicating with the cooking chamber. The body has a top-opening mounting slot on its front side, within which a housing with a liquid storage chamber is detachably disposed. A mounting cavity is located on the rear side of the mounting slot, containing a liquid delivery system communicating with the liquid storage chamber and the cooking chamber, and a control system electrically connected to the hot air circulation system and the liquid delivery system. The control system includes a control circuit board located near the rear of the mounting slot, with buttons and a display panel on the control circuit board. A top cover is provided on the top of the mounting cavity, covering the cavity, with the top of the top cover having a visible design at least at the position corresponding to the display panel. By placing the water tank in the mounting slot on the front side of the machine body and placing the control circuit board near the rear of the mounting slot, not only can the housing be hidden to improve the overall aesthetics of the air fryer, but it also facilitates user operation and effectively enhances the ease of use of the air fryer. At the same time, by providing a top cover to cover the mounting cavity and making the position of the top cover corresponding to the display visible, the display can be hidden without affecting the operation of the air fryer, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the machine body.

[0005] In an optional embodiment, the top of the cover has a display area corresponding to the display element, and the display area is suitable to be made of a transparent or translucent material. By using a transparent or translucent material to make the display area, the display element can be hidden to improve the overall aesthetics while allowing the user to easily view the content displayed on the display element, thereby improving operation and cooking, and effectively enhancing the user experience.

[0006] In one optional embodiment, the display area is adapted to be located in the center of the top cover. By placing the display area in the center of the top cover, not only can the overall aesthetics of the air fryer be improved and the user experience enhanced, but it can also facilitate the user's viewing and operation of the air fryer, thereby improving the ease of use of the air fryer.

[0007] In one optional embodiment, the top of the cover has a display area corresponding to the display element. This display area is adapted to be semi-transparent. When the air fryer is running, the display element is visible within this area; when the air fryer is not running, the display element is not visible within this area. By setting the display area to a semi-transparent structure, the air fryer can not only hide the display element without affecting normal operation, but also effectively improve the overall aesthetics of the air fryer when it is not running, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, the top cover is provided with a pressing part corresponding to and engaging with the button, and the pressing part is adapted to be positioned near the rear side of the mounting slot. By positioning the pressing part near the rear side of the mounting slot, user operation is facilitated, thereby improving user convenience.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, the top of the top cover is provided with a function label corresponding to the button function. The function label is adapted to be located near the pressing part and corresponds to the pressing part. By providing the function label corresponding to the pressing part on the top of the top cover, it is not only easier for users to operate the air fryer and improves ease of use, but it can also effectively reduce the difficulty of operating and cooking the air fryer, thereby improving the user experience.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the housing is provided with a heat dissipation duct, one end of which is connected to the atmosphere and the other end to the mounting cavity. The heat dissipation duct contains a heat dissipation component for generating a cooling current. The housing is provided with vents connecting to the mounting cavity, with at least a portion of the vents positioned near the control system. By connecting the heat dissipation duct to the mounting cavity and positioning the vents near the control system, not only can the cooling current within the heat dissipation duct be used to cool the control system, but external cold air entering the mounting cavity through the vents can also quickly contact the control system, thereby cooling the control system and effectively improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the mounting slot has a front opening, and the position of the cabinet corresponding to the front opening is at least partially visible. By making the position of the cabinet corresponding to the front opening visible, users can easily check the liquid status inside the cabinet, so as to replenish or replace the liquid in the cabinet in a timely manner, effectively ensuring the normal progress of cooking.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, when the housing is disposed within the mounting slot, the front sidewall of the housing is adapted to be flush with the front sidewall of the main body. By setting the front sidewall of the housing to be flush with the front sidewall of the main body, the housing can be concealed, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and enhancing the user experience.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, when the housing is disposed within the mounting slot, the top of the housing is adapted to be flush with the top plane of the top cover. By setting the top of the housing to be flush with the top plane of the top cover, the housing can be concealed, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and enhancing the user experience.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are:

[0015] This application, by placing the water tank in the mounting slot on the front side of the machine body and placing the control circuit board near the rear of the mounting slot, not only hides the housing to improve the overall aesthetics of the air fryer, but also facilitates user operation and effectively enhances the ease of use of the air fryer. Simultaneously, by providing a top cover over the mounting cavity and making the position of the top cover corresponding to the display visible, the display can be hidden without affecting the operation of the air fryer, thus improving the overall aesthetics of the machine body. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air fryer according to this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of an air fryer according to this utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of an air fryer according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0020] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0021] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps described in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this invention. It should also be understood that, for ease of description, the dimensions of the various parts shown in the drawings are not drawn to actual scale. Techniques, methods, and devices known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques, methods, and devices should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following drawings denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it need not be further discussed in subsequent drawings.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. The directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself.

[0023] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," and "above" are used here to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation besides the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0024] Furthermore, it should be noted that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," meaning that in one embodiment, the quantity of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the quantity of the element can be one or more. The term "a" should not be construed as a limitation on the quantity. The use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, these terms have no special meaning and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] Appendix Figure 1 To be continued Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic of an air fryer provided by this utility model. The air fryer includes a body 10, a cooking cavity 11 for placing food to be cooked disposed in the body 10, and a hot air circulation system 20 communicating with the cooking cavity 11. The hot air circulation system 20 is adapted to generate circulating heat flow and introduce it into the cooking cavity 11 to heat the food in the cooking cavity 11.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the top front side of the body 10 is provided with a mounting groove 12 with an open top. The mounting groove 12 is detachably provided with a box 30 having a liquid storage chamber 31. The box 30 can be filled with oil and / or water. The rear side of the mounting groove 12 is provided with a mounting cavity 13. The mounting cavity 13 is provided with a liquid delivery system 40 that connects the liquid storage chamber 31 and the cooking cavity 11. The liquid delivery system 40 is adapted to deliver the oil and / or water in the liquid storage chamber 31 to the cooking cavity 11 to replenish the food in the cooking cavity 11 with oil and / or water, which can effectively improve the applicability and practicality of the air fryer.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the mounting cavity 13 is further provided with a control system 50, which is adapted to be electrically connected to the hot air circulation system 20 and the infusion system 40 to control the operation of the hot air circulation system 20 and the infusion system 40; the control system 50 includes a control circuit board 51 disposed near the rear of the mounting slot 12, the control circuit board 51 is provided with buttons and a display, and the top of the mounting cavity 13 is provided with a top cover 14 covering the mounting cavity 13, and the position of the top of the top cover 14 corresponding to the display is at least partially designed to be visible. By providing the mounting groove 12 on the top front side of the air fryer body 10 and detachably placing the housing 30 within the mounting groove 12, the housing 30 can be concealed, and the user can easily disassemble and install the housing 30 to replace or add liquid within it, effectively improving the performance stability and ease of use of the air fryer. Simultaneously, by placing the control circuit board 51 near the rear of the mounting groove 12, user operation is facilitated, enhancing user convenience. Furthermore, by providing a top cover 14 covering the mounting cavity 13 and making the position of the top cover 14 corresponding to the display visible, the display can be concealed without affecting the operation of the air fryer, improving the overall aesthetics of the unit.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in one optional embodiment, the top of the top cover 14 is provided with a display area 141 corresponding to the display element. The display area 141 is suitable to be made of transparent materials such as transparent glass or transparent plastic. By using transparent materials such as transparent glass or transparent plastic to make the display area 141, the display element can be hidden to improve the overall aesthetics while making it easy for users to view the content displayed on the display element, thereby improving operation and cooking, and effectively enhancing the user experience. In addition, in another optional embodiment, the display area 141 is also suitable to be a semi-transparent design, specifically, the display area 141 is made of semi-transparent materials such as semi-transparent glass or semi-transparent plastic. By using semi-transparent materials such as semi-transparent glass or semi-transparent plastic to make the display area 141, the display element is visible in the display area 141 when the air fryer is running, and is not visible in the display area 141 when the air fryer is not running. By setting the display area 141 to a semi-transparent structure, the air fryer can not only hide the display without affecting normal operation, but also effectively improve the overall aesthetics of the air fryer when it is not running, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the display area 141 is adapted to be located in the middle of the top cover 14. By setting the display area 141 in the middle of the top cover 14, not only can the overall aesthetics of the air fryer be improved and the user experience enhanced, but it can also facilitate the user's viewing and operation of the air fryer, thereby improving the ease of use of the air fryer.

[0030] like Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the top cover 14 is provided with a pressing part 142 corresponding to and engaging with the button. The pressing part 142 is adapted to be positioned near the rear side of the mounting groove 12. By positioning the pressing part 142 near the rear side of the mounting groove 12, user operation is facilitated, thereby improving user convenience.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the top of the top cover 14 is provided with a function identifier 143 corresponding to the button function. The function identifier 143 is adapted to be located near the pressing part 142 and corresponds to the pressing part 142. By providing the function identifier 143 corresponding to the pressing part 142 on the top of the top cover 14, it is not only easier for users to operate the air fryer and improve the ease of use, but it can also effectively reduce the difficulty of operating and cooking the air fryer, thereby improving the user experience.

[0032] like Figure 2As shown, in an optional embodiment, the body 10 has a heat dissipation duct 15 with one end connected to the atmosphere and the other end connected to the mounting cavity 11. The heat dissipation duct 15 contains a heat dissipation component 16 for generating a cooling current. The body 10 has a vent 17 connected to the mounting cavity 13, with at least a portion of the vent 17 positioned near the control system 50. By connecting the heat dissipation duct 15 to the mounting cavity 13 and positioning the vent 17 near the control system 50, not only can the cooling current within the heat dissipation duct 16 be used to dissipate heat from the control system 50, but also external cold air entering the mounting cavity 13 through the vent 17 can quickly contact the control system 50, thereby dissipating heat from the control system 50 and effectively improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the mounting slot 12 has a front opening, and the position of the cabinet 30 corresponding to the front opening is at least partially visible. By making the position of the cabinet 30 corresponding to the front opening visible, users can easily check the liquid status inside the cabinet 30, so as to replenish or replace the liquid in the cabinet 30 in a timely manner, effectively ensuring the normal progress of cooking.

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, when the housing 30 is disposed within the mounting groove 12, the front sidewall of the housing 30 is adapted to be flush with the front sidewall of the body 10. By setting the front sidewall of the housing 30 to be flush with the front sidewall of the body 10, the housing 30 can be hidden, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and enhancing the user experience.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in an optional embodiment, when the housing 30 is disposed within the mounting groove 12, the top of the housing 30 is adapted to be flush with the top plane of the top cover 14. By setting the top of the housing 30 to be flush with the top plane of the top cover 14, the housing 30 can be hidden, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the air fryer and enhancing the user experience.

[0036] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this utility model. The purpose of this utility model has been fully and effectively achieved. Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of this utility model described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, several simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be considered to fall within the scope of patent protection defined by the claims submitted herein.

Claims

1. An air fryer comprising a machine body, a cooking cavity arranged in the machine body, and a hot air circulation system communicating with the cooking cavity, characterized in that, The top front side of the machine body is provided with a top-opening mounting slot, and a box with a liquid storage chamber is detachably installed in the mounting slot; the rear side of the mounting slot is provided with a mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity is provided with an infusion system that connects the liquid storage cavity and the cooking cavity, as well as a control system that is electrically connected to the hot air circulation system and the infusion system. The control system includes a control circuit board located near the rear of the mounting slot, and the control circuit board is provided with buttons and a display. The top of the mounting cavity is provided with a top cover that covers the mounting cavity, and the top of the top cover is designed to be visible at least at the position corresponding to the display.

2. An air fryer according to claim 1, wherein, The top of the cover has a display area corresponding to the display element, and the display area is suitable to be made of transparent or translucent material.

3. An air fryer according to claim 2, wherein, The display area is adapted to be located in the center of the top cover.

4. The air fryer according to claim 1, wherein, The top of the cover is provided with a display area corresponding to the display component. The display area is adapted to be semi-transparent. When the air fryer is running, the display component is visible in the display area. When the air fryer stops running, the display component is not visible in the display area.

5. The air fryer according to claim 1, wherein, The top cover is provided with a pressing part corresponding to and cooperating with the button, and the pressing part is adapted to be located near the rear side of the mounting groove.

6. An air fryer according to claim 5, wherein, The top of the cover is provided with a function label corresponding to the button function. The function label is adapted to be located near the pressing part and corresponds to the pressing part.

7. The air fryer according to claim 1, wherein, The machine body is provided with a heat dissipation duct that is connected to the atmosphere at one end and to the mounting cavity at the other end. The heat dissipation duct is provided with a heat dissipation component for generating a cooling flow. The machine body is provided with a ventilation opening that connects to the mounting cavity, and at least part of the ventilation opening is located near the control system.

8. The air fryer according to claim 1, wherein, The mounting slot has a front opening, and the position of the box body corresponding to the front opening is at least partially visible.

9. An air fryer according to claim 8, wherein, When the housing is placed in the mounting slot, the front sidewall of the housing is adapted to be flush with the front sidewall of the machine body.

10. An air fryer according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, When the housing is placed in the mounting groove, the top of the housing is adapted to be flush with the top plane of the top cover.

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