A folding handle assembly and an air fryer

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, disclose a folding handle assembly and air fryer, folding handle assembly includes: be equipped with first clamping groove in the casing, the part of fixed part extension is equipped with second clamping groove in the casing, first clamping groove and second clamping groove are located at different height, and the casing is rotatably connected with fixed part, and the movable lock is equipped with first clamping block and second clamping block in the position of different height respectively, folding handle assembly has first clamping block in first clamping groove, and second clamping block is in the initial open locking state in second clamping groove, and has first clamping block and second clamping block in the folding state after the rotation of casing relative to fixed part, and first clamping block is separated from first clamping groove, and the folding handle assembly can be in the folding state function of the function of folding handle assembly, significantly reduce the space occupied, and it is convenient to store, and, when folding handle assembly is in initial open locking state, it is convenient to hold and take.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a folding handle assembly and an air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] An air fryer is a cooking appliance that primarily uses rapidly circulating hot air to heat and bake food. It utilizes hot air instead of hot oil to cook food quickly; simultaneously, the hot air removes surface moisture, achieving a similar effect to deep-frying. It can be understood as using high-temperature air to "fry" food. Air fryers are highly efficient, typically providing delicious meals in about 15 minutes, saving time and resources and meeting the needs of modern people with fast-paced lifestyles. Because air fryers use high temperatures to absorb the food's own oil and moisture during cooking, compared to regular deep-fried foods, air-fried food contains less or no oil, reducing the intake of fats and making it relatively healthier.

[0003] When cooking food in an air fryer, the food is typically placed inside the pot, which is then assembled into the air fryer's cooking cavity in a drawer-like manner. A handle is usually located on the outside of the pot for easy pulling it out. However, existing handles on air fryers generally protrude from the outside, significantly increasing the space occupied by the pot and making it inconvenient to store. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a folding handle assembly to solve the problem that the handles provided on the outside of the pot body of existing air fryers generally protrude from the outside of the pot body, significantly increasing the space occupied by the pot body and making it inconvenient to store.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a folding handle assembly, comprising:

[0006] The housing is designed for gripping, and a first slot is provided inside the housing.

[0007] The fastener extends partially into the housing, and a second slot is provided in the portion of the fastener located within the housing; the first slot and the second slot are located at different heights, and the housing and the fastener are rotatably connected.

[0008] The movable latch has a first locking block and a second locking block at different height positions;

[0009] The folding handle assembly has an initial open-locked state where the first locking block is located in the first slot and the second locking block is located in the second slot; and a folded state where the first locking block is disengaged from the first slot and the second locking block is disengaged from the second slot, and the housing rotates relative to the fixing member. Beneficial effects: By adopting the above technical solution, the folding handle assembly can be in a folded state, significantly reducing space occupation and facilitating storage; furthermore, when the folding handle assembly is in the initial open-locked state, it is convenient to grip and pick up.

[0010] Optionally, a cylindrical structure is provided around the outside of the first slot on the housing; a circular hole structure is provided inside the fixing member, the cylindrical structure is movably fitted inside the circular hole structure, and the housing and the fixing member are rotatably connected through the cooperation of the cylindrical structure and the circular hole structure.

[0011] Optionally, the first slot consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumferential direction; the first block consists of three evenly spaced blocks along the circumferential direction; the second slot consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumferential direction; the second block consists of three evenly spaced blocks along the circumferential direction; and the first and second blocks are staggered. Beneficial effect: By adopting the above technical solution, the initial unlocking state is in a more stable and reliable locking condition.

[0012] Optionally, it also includes:

[0013] A button is slidably connected within a guide hole provided on the housing; the button has a protruding end; when pressed, the protruding end pushes the movable latch, disengaging the first locking block from the first locking groove and the second locking block from the second locking groove, thus allowing the folding handle assembly to switch between an initial open / locked state and a folded state. Beneficial effect: This application adopts the above technical solution, using a button to conveniently push the movable latch to switch between the initial open / locked state and the folded state.

[0014] Optionally, a fastener is threaded into the housing on the side away from the button; a nut is screwed onto the fastener near its end; a first elastic element is provided between the button and the nut, the first elastic element being adapted to apply force to the button when the button is released, so as to restore it to the state when no pressure is applied to the button. Beneficial effect: This application adopts the above technical solution, and by providing a first elastic element, it facilitates the button to quickly spring back to its initial state when no pressure is applied when the button is released.

[0015] Optionally, a second elastic element is provided between the inner wall of the housing on the side away from the button and the movable latch. The second elastic element is adapted to apply a force to push the movable latch toward the button. Beneficial effect: By adopting the above technical solution and providing the second elastic element, the movable latch can quickly return to its initial open / locked position.

[0016] Optionally, both the first elastic element and the second elastic element are compression springs.

[0017] Optionally, the housing includes:

[0018] First half-shell;

[0019] The second half-shell is detachably fastened to the first half-shell.

[0020] Secondly, this utility model also provides an air fryer, comprising:

[0021] The aforementioned folding handle assembly;

[0022] The main body structure includes a first cooking cavity and a second cooking cavity; the first cooking cavity has a first opening; the second cooking cavity has a second opening.

[0023] The pot body is slidably connected to the first cooking cavity; when the pot body slides into the first cooking cavity, the first panel provided on the pot body closes the first opening;

[0024] A baking tray is slidably connected to the second cooking cavity; when the baking tray slides into the second cooking cavity, a second panel on the baking tray closes the second opening; the folding handle assembly is disposed on the second panel and / or the first panel. Beneficial effects: This application adopts the above technical solution, using a configuration where the first and second cooking cavities are each independent cavities, preventing flavor mixing between the ingredients being baked separately.

[0025] Optionally, it also includes:

[0026] The power component is located within the main body structure;

[0027] A fan is disposed within the main body structure and is connected to the power component; the power component is adapted to drive the fan to rotate.

[0028] A first heating element is located inside the first cooking cavity and is disposed between the pot body and the fan; the fan is adapted to blow flowing air through the first heating element onto the food inside the pot body;

[0029] The second heating element is located at the top of the second cooking cavity;

[0030] A third heating element is disposed at the bottom of the second cooking cavity; the second heating element and / or the third heating element are adapted to heat the food on the baking tray;

[0031] The air fryer has a first state where the power unit and the first heating element are turned on individually; a second state where the second heating element and / or the third heating element are turned on individually; and a third state where the power unit, the first heating element, the second heating element, and the third heating element are turned on simultaneously. Beneficial effects: By adopting the above technical solution, the food in the pot and the baking tray can be baked separately or simultaneously; and the second and third heating elements in the second cooking cavity can also heat the first cooking cavity, thereby achieving a better baking effect for the food in the first cooking cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0032] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0037] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 5 ;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 6 ;

[0039] Figure 7This is a cross-sectional view of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 7 ;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly provided in the embodiment of this utility model. Figure 8 ;

[0042] Figure 10 This is a top view of the folding handle assembly in a folded state provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a top view of the folding handle assembly in its initial open and locked state, as provided in this embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly in its initial open and locked state according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0045] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the folding handle assembly in a folded state provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0046] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an air fryer with the folding handle assembly in its initial open and locked state, as provided in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 1 ;

[0047] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an air fryer with the folding handle assembly in a folded state, as provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0048] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pot body provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0049] Figure 17 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an air fryer with the folding handle assembly in its initial open and locked state, as provided in this embodiment of the invention. Figure 2 ;

[0050] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of the air fryer provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0051] Figure 19 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the air fryer provided in the embodiment of this utility model.

[0052] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0053] 1. First slot; 2. Fixing component; 3. Second slot; 4. Movable latch; 5. First locking block; 6. Second locking block; 7. Cylindrical structure; 8. Circular hole structure; 9. Button; 10. Guide hole; 11. Fastener; 12. Nut; 13. First elastic element; 14. Second elastic element; 15. First half-shell; 16. Second half-shell; 17. First cooking cavity; 18. Second cooking cavity; 19. Pot body; 20. First panel; 21. Baking tray; 22. Second panel; 23. Power component; 24. Fan; 25. First heating element; 26. Second heating element; 27. Third heating element; 28. Fixed handle; 29. ​​Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0054] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the 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, 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 protection scope of this utility model.

[0055] like Figures 1 to 13 One embodiment of the folding handle assembly shown includes: a housing, a fastener 2, and a movable latch 4.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 ,as well as Figures 10 to 13 As shown, the housing is suitable for gripping, and a first slot 1 is provided inside the housing. A portion of the fixing member 2 extends into the housing, and a second slot 3 is provided in the portion of the fixing member 2 located within the housing. The first slot 1 and the second slot 3 are located at different heights. The housing is rotatably connected to the fixing member 2. The movable latch 4 has a first locking block 5 and a second locking block 6 at different heights. The first locking block 5 is located below, and the second locking block 6 is located above. The folding handle assembly has an initial open / locked state where the first locking block 5 is located in the first slot 1 and the second locking block 6 is located in the second slot 3; and a folded state where the first locking block 5 is disengaged from the first slot 1 and the second locking block 6 is disengaged from the second slot 3, and the housing rotates relative to the fixing member 2.

[0057] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, a cylindrical structure 7 is provided around the outside of the first slot 1 on the housing; a circular hole structure 8 is provided inside the fixing member 2, and the cylindrical structure 7 is movably sleeved in the circular hole structure 8. The housing and the fixing member 2 are rotatably connected through the cooperation of the cylindrical structure 7 and the circular hole structure 8.

[0058] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the first slot 1 consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumference; the first locking block 5 consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumference; the second slot 3 consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumference; the second locking block 6 consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumference; and the first locking block 5 and the second locking block 6 are staggered. The first slot 1 and the second slot 3 are also staggered.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the folding handle assembly of this application further includes: a button 9, which is slidably connected within a guide hole 10 provided on the housing; the button 9 has a protruding end; the button 9 is adapted to, when pressed, push the movable latch 4 with the protruding end, disengaging the first locking block 5 from the first locking groove 1 and the second locking block 6 from the second locking groove 3, so that the folding handle assembly is adapted to switch between an initial open-locked state and a folded state. That is, pressing the button 9 moves the movable latch 4 downward, disengaging the first locking block 5 from the first locking groove 1 and the second locking block 6 from the second locking groove 3, and the movable latch 4 disengages from the snap-fit ​​engagement with the fixing member 2, thus converting the folding handle assembly into a folded state. Releasing the button 9 moves the movable latch 4 upward, with the first locking block 5 located in the first locking groove 1 and the second locking block 6 located in the second locking groove 3, and the movable latch 4 is snap-fitted with both the fixing member 2 and the housing, preventing the housing from rotating. Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown. Further, as... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a limiting protrusion structure is provided at the lower end of the button 9 located in the guide hole 10 to prevent the button 9 from disengaging from the guide hole 10.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, a fastener 11 is threaded into the housing on the side away from the button 9; a nut 12 is screwed onto the fastener 11 near its end; a first elastic element 13 is provided between the button 9 and the nut 12, the first elastic element 13 being adapted to apply force to the button 9 when the button 9 is released, so as to restore it to the state when no pressure is applied to the button 9. The fastener 11 passes through the central hole of the movable latch 4.

[0061] Furthermore, such as Figure 6As shown, a second elastic element 14 is provided between the inner wall of the housing on the side away from the button 9 and the movable latch 4. The second elastic element is adapted to apply a force to push the movable latch 4 toward the button 9.

[0062] Specifically, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, both the first elastic element 13 and the second elastic element 14 are compression springs.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, the housing includes a first half-shell 15 and a second half-shell 16, the second half-shell 16 being detachably fastened to the first half-shell 15. The first half-shell 15 is located on top, and the second half-shell 16 is located on the bottom. The second half-shell 16 is connected to the first half-shell 15 by screws.

[0064] like Figures 14 to 19 This application also proposes an air fryer, comprising: the aforementioned folding handle assembly, a main body structure, a pot body 19, and a baking tray 21. The main body structure is provided with a first cooking cavity 17 and a second cooking cavity 18; the first cooking cavity 17 and the second cooking cavity 18 are respectively an upper cavity located at the top and a lower cavity located at the bottom, forming an overall double-cavity structure.

[0065] like Figure 14 , Figure 15 and Figure 17 As shown, the first cooking cavity 17 has a first opening; the first opening is located on the side of the first cooking cavity 17. The second cooking cavity 18 has a second opening; the second opening is located on the side of the second cooking cavity 18. The pot body 19 is slidably connected to the first cooking cavity 17; when the pot body 19 slides into the first cooking cavity 17, the first panel 20 provided on the pot body 19 closes the first opening. Figure 16 As shown, a fixed handle 28 suitable for picking up can be provided on the outside of the first panel 20. Furthermore, the first panel 20 can be a transparent window to facilitate observation of the food inside the pot 19. The baking tray 21 is slidably connected to the second cooking cavity 18; when the baking tray 21 slides into the second cooking cavity 18, the second panel 22 on the baking tray 21 closes the second opening. Of course, the folding handle assembly can be provided on the second panel 22 and / or the first panel 20, specifically fixed on the second panel 22 by a fixing member 2.

[0066] like Figure 18 and Figure 19 As shown, the air fryer described in this application further includes: a power unit 23, a fan 24, a first heating element 25, a second heating element 26, and a third heating element 27. The power unit 23 can be a motor, and the motor can be a shaded-pole motor.

[0067] The power component 23 is disposed within the main body structure. The fan 24 is disposed within the main body structure and is connected to the power component 23; the power component 23 is adapted to drive the fan 24 to rotate. Both the power component 23 and the fan 24 are located near the top within the main body structure, with the power component 23 located above and the fan 24 located below. The first heating tube 25 is located within the first cooking cavity 17 and is disposed between the pot body 19 and the fan 24; the fan 24 is adapted to blow flowing air through the first heating tube 25 towards the food inside the pot body 19. The fan 24, in conjunction with the first heating tube 25, generates a circulating airflow. The second heating tube 26 is disposed at the top within the second cooking cavity 18. The third heating tube 27 is disposed at the bottom within the second cooking cavity 18; the second heating tube 26 and / or the third heating tube 27 are adapted to heat the food on the baking tray 21. The food on the baking tray 21 is naturally baked within the second cooking cavity 18.

[0068] The air fryer has a first state in which the power unit 23 and the first heating element 25 are turned on individually; a second state in which the second heating element 26 and / or the third heating element 27 are turned on individually; and a third state in which the power unit 23, the first heating element 25, the second heating element 26 and the third heating element 27 are turned on simultaneously.

[0069] like Figure 19 As shown, the power component 23, the first heating tube 25, the second heating tube 26, and the third heating tube 27 are all connected to the control panel 29 located outside the main body structure. The control panel 29 is adapted to independently start or stop the operation of the power component 23, the first heating tube 25, the second heating tube 26, and the third heating tube 27.

[0070] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A folding handle assembly, characterized in that, include: The housing is suitable for gripping, and a first slot (1) is provided inside the housing; The fastener (2) extends partially into the housing, and a second slot (3) is provided in the portion of the fastener (2) located inside the housing; the first slot (1) and the second slot (3) are located at different heights, and the housing is rotatably connected to the fastener (2); The movable latch (4) has a first locking block (5) and a second locking block (6) at different height positions; The folding handle assembly has an initial open-lock state in which the first locking block (5) is located in the first slot (1) and the second locking block (6) is located in the second slot (3); and a folded state in which the first locking block (5) is disengaged from the first slot (1) and the second locking block (6) is disengaged from the second slot (3), and the housing is rotated relative to the fixing member (2).

2. The folding handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, A cylindrical structure (7) is provided around the outside of the first slot (1) on the housing; a circular hole structure (8) is provided inside the fixing member (2), the cylindrical structure (7) is movably sleeved in the circular hole structure (8), and the housing and the fixing member (2) are rotatably connected by the cooperation of the cylindrical structure (7) and the circular hole structure (8).

3. The folding handle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first slot (1) consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumference; the first block (5) consists of three evenly spaced blocks along the circumference; the second slot (3) consists of three evenly spaced slots along the circumference; the second block (6) consists of three evenly spaced blocks along the circumference; and the first block (5) and the second block (6) are staggered.

4. The folding handle assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, Also includes: A button (9) is slidably connected in a guide hole (10) provided on the housing; the button (9) has a protruding end; the button (9) is adapted to push the movable latch (4) when it is pressed, the first locking block (5) disengages from the first locking groove (1), and the second locking block (6) disengages from the second locking groove (3), so that the folding handle assembly is adapted to switch between the initial open locking state and the folding state.

5. The folding handle assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, A fastener (11) is threaded into the housing on the side away from the button (9); a nut (12) is screwed into the fastener (11) near its end; a first elastic element (13) is provided between the button (9) and the nut (12), the first elastic element (13) being adapted to apply force to the button (9) when the button (9) is released, so as to restore it to the state when no pressure is applied to the button (9).

6. The folding handle assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A second elastic element (14) is provided between the inner wall of the housing on the side away from the button (9) and the movable latch (4). The second elastic element is adapted to apply a force to push the movable latch (4) toward the button (9).

7. The folding handle assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the first elastic element (13) and the second elastic element (14) are compression springs.

8. The folding handle assembly according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The housing includes: First half-shell (15); The second half-shell (16) is detachably fastened to the first half-shell (15).

9. An air fryer, characterized in that, include: The folding handle assembly according to any one of claims 1-8; The main body structure includes a first cooking cavity (17) and a second cooking cavity (18); the first cooking cavity (17) has a first opening; the second cooking cavity (18) has a second opening; The pot body (19) is slidably connected to the first cooking cavity (17); when the pot body (19) slides into the first cooking cavity (17), the first panel (20) provided on the pot body (19) closes the first opening. A baking pan (21) is slidably connected to the second cooking cavity (18); when the baking pan (21) slides into the second cooking cavity (18), a second panel (22) provided on the baking pan (21) closes the second opening; the folding handle assembly is provided on the second panel (22) and / or the first panel (20).

10. The air fryer according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: The power component (23) is disposed within the main body structure; A fan (24) is disposed within the main body structure and is connected to the power component (23); the power component (23) is adapted to drive the fan (24) to rotate. The first heating element (25) is located inside the first cooking cavity (17), and the first heating element (25) is disposed between the pot body (19) and the fan (24); the fan (24) is adapted to blow flowing air through the first heating element (25) to the food inside the pot body (19); The second heating element (26) is disposed at the top of the second cooking cavity (18); A third heating element (27) is disposed at the bottom of the second cooking cavity (18); the second heating element (26) and / or the third heating element (27) are adapted to heat the food on the baking tray (21); The air fryer has a first state in which the power unit (23) and the first heating element (25) are turned on individually; a second state in which the second heating element (26) and / or the third heating element (27) are turned on individually; and a third state in which the power unit (23), the first heating element (25), the second heating element (26) and the third heating element (27) are turned on simultaneously.

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