Multi-functional toaster

Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional toaster belongs to food cooking electric appliance, and the existing multifunctional toaster is big in size, and the structure configuration is unreasonable, the utility model is equipped with the oven groove and the grill for the baking mode and the baking tray for the barbecue mode in the lower side of grill in the body, and the first heating device that can provide heat for the baking mode and can provide heat for the barbecue mode is also equipped with in the oven groove side face of the baking tray top in the body. It is endowed with two functions of the baking mode and the barbecue mode of the toaster, and the baking tray is placed in the lower side of the grill, the first heating device provides heat for the baking mode and provides heat for the barbecue mode, and the internal space and the first heating device of the body are shared by the baking mode and the barbecue mode, instead of the simple accumulation of the functional structure of the baking mode and the functional structure of the barbecue mode. So the structure realizing the baking mode and the barbecue mode two functions is rationally configured, and the volume of the product is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model pertains to food cooking appliances, specifically a multi-functional toaster. Background Technology

[0002] A toaster, also known as an automatic bread toaster, is an electric cooking appliance specifically designed for toasting sliced ​​bread. Using a toaster can toast bread slices to a golden brown color, making them more fragrant and better tasting.

[0003] Current toasters only have the single function of toasting bread, while cooking foods is diverse. Providing a dedicated device for each cooking mode would undoubtedly increase the burden on users in terms of storage, cost, and ease of use. Multifunctional or multi-purpose food cooking appliances can alleviate these burdens. However, existing multifunctional toasters are simply toasters with dedicated devices added to their basic structure to give them more functions; these products are bulky and have an unreasonable structural configuration. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved and the technical task proposed by this utility model is to overcome the defects of existing multi-functional toasters that are large in size and have unreasonable structural configuration, and to provide a multi-functional toaster that is small in size and has a reasonable structural configuration.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a multi-functional toaster, comprising a body, an oven slot and a grill rack for a baking mode, and an opening at the top of the oven slot. The toaster is characterized by having a baking tray for a grilling mode located below the grill rack within the body, with the baking and grilling modes configured to operate selectively. Furthermore, the toaster is equipped with a first heating element located above the baking tray and on the side of the oven slot, which can provide heat for both the baking and grilling modes.

[0006] Accordingly, this toaster features two functions: a toasting mode and a grilling mode. The toasting mode is used for toasting bread slices, while the grilling mode is used for frying chicken nuggets, baking potatoes, corn dogs, and pizzas. Furthermore, by placing the baking tray under the grill rack, the primary heating element provides heat for both the toasting and grilling modes, allowing them to share the internal space and primary heating element, rather than simply stacking the functional structures of the toasting and grilling modes. This optimized configuration achieves both toasting and grilling functions, reducing the product's size.

[0007] Preferably, the first heating element is fixed inside the machine body. This keeps it in a suitable working position, providing heat for both baking and grilling modes.

[0008] Preferably, the baking tray is removable from the machine body and can be placed into the machine body from the outside. Removing the baking tray from the machine body makes it easy to place food to be grilled on the baking tray or to take grilled food from the baking tray.

[0009] Preferably, the machine body has a side opening corresponding to the baking tray, and the side opening is equipped with a door for opening and closing the side opening. Opening the side opening makes it easy to remove the baking tray from the machine body and place it into the machine body from the outside. Closing the side opening prevents heat loss during baking or grilling, and also keeps the product in good condition during storage, preventing external dust and other contaminants from entering the interior.

[0010] Preferably, the oven rack includes a first oven rack and a second oven rack. The first oven rack is fixed near the upper opening, and the second oven rack is height-adjustable. Accordingly, when baking bread, the bread slices can be placed in the oven cavity by lowering the second oven rack, and after baking, the bread slices can be raised by raising the second oven rack for easy access.

[0011] Preferably, the second grill is provided with a first handle extending outside the main body. The second grill is raised by a spring force and lowered by downward pressure applied to the first handle. Accordingly, the second grill is held in a high position by a spring force, and pressing the first handle to overcome the spring force can move the second grill to a low position.

[0012] Preferably, the second grill is held in a low position by electromagnetic force. Accordingly, when the electromagnetic force is released, the second grill can be released, allowing it to return to its original position under the action of elasticity.

[0013] Preferably, when the second grill is raised, it at least partially overlaps the first grill in the height direction to leave a larger space under the grill for performing the grilling mode; when the second grill is lowered, the upper end of the second grill is connected to the lower end of the first grill to increase the height of the grill for performing the baking mode.

[0014] Preferably, the appliance body has a water storage tray located below the grill pan, and a water inlet on the appliance body for supplying water to the water storage tray via a water pipe; the appliance body also has a second heating element, which is positioned between the grill pan and the water storage tray when the grilling mode is activated. Accordingly, by adding water to the water storage tray, the second heating element evaporates the water in the tray, providing moisture to the food being grilled and maintaining its optimal texture. Simultaneously, the second heating element can also radiate heat to the grill pan, assisting the first heating element in grilling the food.

[0015] Alternatively, in one embodiment, the second heating element is fixed between the baking pan and the water reservoir.

[0016] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the second heating element is configured to be raised and lowered. When raised, the second heating element is positioned above the baking pan and on the side of the oven cavity to provide heat for the baking mode. When lowered, the second heating element is positioned between the baking pan and the water reservoir to provide heat for the grilling mode. Accordingly, the position of the second heating element can be changed as needed to exert its heating function. The second heating element is not idle in either working mode, which maintains the rationality of the structure and improves the speed of food cooking.

[0017] Preferably, the second heating element is mounted on a lifting frame, which has a second handle extending outside the machine body. The lifting frame is raised by a spring force and lowered by downward pressure applied to the second handle. Accordingly, the lifting frame is held in a high position by a spring force, and pressing the second handle overcomes the spring force to move the lifting frame to a low position.

[0018] Preferably, the water inlet is flipped onto the body and can be flipped to be exposed outside the body or hidden inside the body. Accordingly, the water inlet is flipped to be outside the body for adding water, and when not adding water, the water inlet is flipped to be hidden inside the body to keep the body neat.

[0019] Preferably, the water inlet is rotated and positioned on the machine body via a pivot, with the pivot at one end of the water inlet being tubular and connected to the water supply pipe. Therefore, the water supply pipe does not rotate with the water inlet, ensuring that water is supplied to the water storage pan via the water supply pipe.

[0020] Preferably, the upper opening is equipped with a movable cover, which can be moved to open or close the upper opening. Opening the upper opening facilitates the placement and removal of bread slices from the oven cavity, while closing the upper opening prevents heat loss and avoids accidentally placing bread slices into the oven cavity.

[0021] Preferably, the casing includes an inner shell and an outer shell, with the movable cover located between the inner shell and the outer shell. Therefore, the movable cover provides concealment, ensuring a neat and orderly product appearance.

[0022] Preferably, a movable cover is provided for the upper opening, which is moved to open or close the upper opening; the movable cover is driven by a second handle and linked to the lifting frame. Therefore, operating the second handle simultaneously moves both the movable cover and the lifting frame, making operation simple.

[0023] Preferably, the movable cover is connected to the second handle via a linkage. Accordingly, using a simple structure, the lifting and lowering motion of the second handle is converted into the horizontal motion of the movable cover.

[0024] Preferably, a second heating element is provided inside the grill body, which is mounted on a lifting frame. The second grill and the lifting frame are mounted on the same guide rod, with the second grill positioned higher than the lifting frame on the guide rod. This guides the lifting and lowering movements of the second grill and the lifting frame while simplifying the guiding structure. In particular, the shared position of the second grill and the lifting frame on the same guide rod ensures that they do not interfere with each other, facilitating the execution of any mode.

[0025] This invention features a baking tray and a grill rack within the toaster body, along with a grilling tray located below the grill rack for a grilling mode. This allows for selective operation of both baking and grilling modes. The toaster body also includes a first heating element located above the grill tray and on the side of the baking tray, providing heat for both baking and grilling modes. This design endows the toaster with both baking and grilling functions. Furthermore, by placing the grill tray below the grill rack and utilizing the first heating element to provide heat for both modes, the baking and grilling modes share the internal space and the first heating element, rather than simply combining the functional structures of the baking and grilling modes. This optimized configuration achieves both baking and grilling functions while reducing the product's size.

[0026] This invention features a water reservoir located beneath the grill pan within the main body, and a water inlet on the main body for supplying water to the reservoir via a water pipe. A second heating element is also located within the main body; during grilling mode, the second heating element is positioned between the grill pan and the water reservoir. Thus, by adding water to the water reservoir, the second heating element evaporates the water, providing moisture to the food being grilled and maintaining its optimal texture. Simultaneously, the second heating element radiates heat to the grill pan, assisting the first heating element in grilling the food.

[0027] This invention preferably employs a lifting configuration for the second heating element. When raised, the second heating element is positioned above the baking pan and on the side of the oven cavity to provide heat for the baking mode. When lowered, the second heating element is positioned between the baking pan and the water reservoir to provide heat for the grilling mode. Therefore, the position of the second heating element can be changed as needed to achieve its heating function. The second heating element is never idle in either operating mode, maintaining structural rationality while also increasing the speed of food cooking. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the multifunctional toaster of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the multi-functional toaster shown.

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 1The diagram shown is an illustration of the multi-functional toaster after the outer casing has been removed.

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster after the inner shell has been removed.

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster operating in baking mode.

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the multi-functional toaster shown.

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 5 The diagram shown is an illustration of the multi-functional toaster after the outer casing has been removed.

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster after the inner shell has been removed.

[0036] Figure 9 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster being prepared for grilling.

[0037] Figure 10 for Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the multi-functional toaster shown.

[0038] Figure 11 for Figure 9 The diagram shown is an illustration of the multi-functional toaster after the outer casing has been removed.

[0039] Figure 12 for Figure 11 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster after the inner shell has been removed.

[0040] Figure 13 for Figure 1 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster operating in baking mode.

[0041] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the multi-functional toaster shown.

[0042] Figure 15 for Figure 13 The diagram shown is an illustration of the multi-functional toaster after the outer casing has been removed.

[0043] Figure 16 for Figure 15 The diagram shows a multi-functional toaster after the inner shell has been removed.

[0044] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0045] 100 Body, 110 Inner shell, 120 Outer shell, 101 Furnace trough, 102 Top opening, 103 Side opening;

[0046] 200 grill, 210 first grill, 220 second grill, 221 first handle;

[0047] 300 baking pan;

[0048] 410 First heating element, 420 Second heating element, 421 Lifting frame, 422 Second handle;

[0049] 500 water storage pan;

[0050] 600 water inlet, 601 water delivery pipe, 602 rotating shaft;

[0051] 700 movable cover plate, 701 connecting rod;

[0052] 800 guide rod. Detailed Implementation

[0053] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages 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.

[0054] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as a method or product that includes a series of technical features, not limited to those technical features explicitly listed, but also including other technical features that may be included in the method or product but not explicitly listed.

[0055] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," 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. Among them, "upper" and "lower," "left" and "right," and "front" and "rear" are opposite directions.

[0056] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the technical features defined by terms such as "first" and "second" which have a sequential concept are only for the purpose of clearly describing the defined technical features and making the defined technical features clearly distinguishable from other technical features, and do not represent that they are named in this way in actual implementation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0057] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0058] Basic Implementation

[0059] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this multi-functional toaster includes a body 100, within which are a baking slot 101 and a grill rack 200 for the baking mode. The illustration shows two baking slots 101, but in other embodiments, there may be one or more. The top of the body 100 has an upper opening 102 for the baking slot, through which bread slices can be placed. Inside the body 100 is a grilling tray 300 located below the grill rack 200, configured by a controller to allow either the baking or grilling mode to operate independently, preventing uneven cooking of different food types when both modes are used simultaneously. The body 100 also includes a first heating element 410 located above the grilling tray 300 and on the side of the baking slot 101. This first heating element 410 provides heat for both the baking and grilling modes. Generally, the first heating element 410 is located on both sides of the baking slot 101 to bake the bread slices inside from both sides. Therefore, the first heating element 410 in the illustrated structure includes three elements, with the middle element supplying heat to the two furnace troughs on either side. Preferably, the first heating element is a quartz heating tube.

[0060] Accordingly, this toaster has two functions: a baking mode and a grilling mode. The baking mode is used to toast bread slices, while the grilling mode is used to fry chicken nuggets, grill potatoes, corn dogs, and pizzas. Furthermore, by placing the baking tray 300 under the grill rack 200, the first heating element 410 provides heat for both the baking and grilling modes, allowing them to share the internal space and the first heating element, rather than simply stacking the functional structures of the baking and grilling modes. This optimized configuration achieves both baking and grilling functions, reducing the product's size.

[0061] Preferred embodiment

[0062] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the first heating element 410 is fixed inside the body 100. This keeps it in a suitable working position, providing heat for both baking and grilling modes.

[0063] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the baking tray 300 is movably configured for removal from the machine body 100 and placement into the machine body from the outside. Removing the baking tray from the machine body facilitates placing food to be grilled onto the tray or retrieving grilled food from the tray. Specifically, grooves or track steps are provided on two opposing inner walls of the machine body, with the two edges of the baking tray located within the grooves or on the track steps, which both positions the baking tray within the machine body and guides its movement.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, a side opening 103 is provided on the toaster body 100 corresponding to the position of the baking tray, as indicated in the figure. The side opening is located on the front side of the toaster for easy operation. A door (not shown) for opening and closing the side opening 103 is provided at the side opening 103. Opening the side opening facilitates removing the baking tray from the toaster body and placing it into the toaster body from the outside. Closing the side opening prevents heat loss during baking or grilling, and also helps maintain the product's shape during storage, preventing external dust from entering the interior.

[0065] Preferably, in other embodiments, the door and the baking tray are integrated, so that the baking tray can be taken out while the side opening is opened, and the side opening is closed by the door while the baking tray is placed into the machine body from the outside.

[0066] In a preferred embodiment, the oven rack 200 in the illustrated structure includes a first oven rack 210 and a second oven rack 220. The first oven rack 210 is fixed near the upper opening 102, and the second oven rack 220 is height-adjustable. Accordingly, when baking bread, the bread slices can be placed in the oven cavity by lowering the second oven rack, increasing the depth of the oven cavity. After baking, the bread slices can be raised by raising the second oven rack for easy access.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the second grill 220 is provided with a first handle 221 extending outside the main body. As shown, the first handle 221 is located on the right side of the main body. The second grill 220 is raised by a spring force and lowered by downward pressure applied to the first handle 221. Accordingly, the second grill is held in a high position by a spring force, and pressing the first handle overcomes the spring force to move the second grill to a low position. The spring force is typically provided by a spring acting directly or indirectly on the second grill. Moreover, for ease of assembly, the first handle is typically a component mounted on the second grill.

[0068] In a preferred embodiment, the second grill 220 is held in a low position by electromagnetic force. Accordingly, when the electromagnetic force is eliminated, the second grill can be released, allowing it to return to its original position under the action of a spring. The electromagnetic force is generally provided by an electromagnetic coil. When the electromagnetic coil is energized, it generates an electromagnetic field. When the second grill is lowered to its low position, it approaches the electromagnetic coil and is attracted by the electromagnetic force. In particular, the second grill can be reliably attracted by the electromagnetic force when it comes into contact with the electromagnetic coil. In a set operating mode, after the set conditions are met, such as after a set operating time, the electromagnetic coil is de-energized, the electromagnetic force disappears, and the second grill returns to its original position under the action of a spring.

[0069] As a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, refer to Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 , Figure 14 , Figure 16 When the second grill 220 is raised, it at least partially overlaps the first grill 210 in the height direction to leave a larger space under the grill for grilling, allowing larger food items to be placed on the grill pan without interference from the grill. (Reference) Figure 6 , Figure 8 When the second grill 220 is lowered, the upper end of the second grill 220 is connected to the lower end of the first grill 210 to increase the height of the grill and increase the depth of the oven trough 101 to perform the baking mode so that the bread slices can be completely placed in the oven trough for baking.

[0070] In a preferred embodiment, the illustrated structure includes a water reservoir 500 located below the grill pan 300 within the body 100. The body 100 has a water inlet 600 that supplies water to the water reservoir 500 via a water pipe 301. The water inlet is groove-shaped and extends laterally. A second heating element 420 is located within the body 100. During the grilling mode, the second heating element 420 is positioned between the grill pan 300 and the water reservoir 500. By adding water to the water reservoir 500, the second heating element 420 evaporates the water, providing moisture to the grilled food and maintaining its optimal texture. Simultaneously, the second heating element 420 radiates heat to the grill pan 300, assisting the first heating element 410 in grilling the food. Preferably, the second heating element 420 is also a quartz heating tube. Furthermore, the second heating elements have the same number as the first heating elements and are arranged vertically in a corresponding configuration.

[0071] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the second heating element 420 is configured to move up and down. When raised, the second heating element is positioned above the baking tray 300 and on the side of the oven cavity 101 to provide heat for the baking mode. This is particularly evident when the toaster is in baking mode, i.e., when bread slices are placed in the oven cavity and being toasted, allowing for large-area radiant heat to the bread slices from the side. When lowered, the second heating element 420 is positioned between the baking tray 300 and the water reservoir 500 to provide heat for the grilling mode. Accordingly, the position of the second heating element can be changed as needed to exert its heating function. The second heating element is not idle in any operating mode, maintaining structural rationality and improving the speed of food cooking. Since the baking tray is movable for removal from the machine body and placement from the outside into the machine body, it provides space for the raising and lowering of the second heating element when removing the baking tray, preventing the baking tray from obstructing the raising and lowering of the second heating element and providing structural assurance for switching operating modes of the illustrated toaster.

[0072] In other embodiments, the second heating element can be fixed between the baking tray and the water reservoir. When the toaster is in toasting mode, the baking tray is removed, allowing the second heating element to radiate heat onto the bread slices.

[0073] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the second heating element 420 is disposed on a lifting frame 421. The lifting frame 421 has a second handle 422 extending beyond the front side of the machine body. The lifting frame 421 is raised by a spring force and lowered by downward pressure applied to the second handle. Accordingly, the lifting frame is held in a high position by the spring force, and pressing the second handle overcomes the spring force to move the lifting frame to a low position. Moreover, the lifting of the lifting frame can simultaneously raise and lower multiple second heating elements. The spring force is typically provided by springs acting directly or indirectly on the lifting frame. Furthermore, for ease of assembly, the second handle is typically a component mounted on the lifting frame.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the water inlet 600 is flipped and positioned on the body, and can be... Figure 9-12 As shown, it is flipped over to expose the fuselage or as Figure 1-8 , Figure 13-16 As shown, the water inlet is hidden inside the body. Accordingly, the water inlet is flipped out onto the outside of the body for adding water, and when no water is being added, the water inlet is flipped out and hidden inside the body to keep the body neat.

[0075] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the water inlet 600 is rotated and positioned on the machine body via shafts at both ends. One end of the shaft is tubular and connected to the water supply pipe 601. Therefore, the water supply pipe does not rotate with the water inlet, ensuring that water is supplied to the water storage pan.

[0076] In a preferred embodiment, the illustrated structure includes a movable cover 700 for the upper opening 102. The movable cover 700 is moved to open or close the upper opening. During the baking mode, the movable cover opens the upper opening; during the grilling mode, the movable cover closes the upper opening. Opening the upper opening facilitates placing bread slices into the oven cavity and retrieving toasted bread slices, while closing the upper opening prevents heat loss and avoids accidentally placing bread slices into the oven cavity.

[0077] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the body 100 includes an inner shell 110 and an outer shell 120, with a movable cover 700 located between the inner shell 110 and the outer shell 120. Accordingly, the movable cover provides concealment, ensuring a neat and orderly product appearance.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the movable cover 700 is linked to the lifting frame 421 by the second handle 422. Therefore, operating the second handle simultaneously moves both the movable cover and the lifting frame, simplifying operation. The movable cover 700 is connected to the second handle 422 via a connecting rod 701. Thus, using a simple structure, the lifting action of the second handle is converted into the horizontal movement of the movable cover.

[0079] In a preferred embodiment, in the illustrated structure, the second grill 220 and the lifting frame 421 are arranged on the same guide rod 800, with the second grill 220 positioned higher than the lifting frame 421. This guides the lifting and lowering movements of both the second grill and the lifting frame while simplifying the guiding structure. In particular, the arrangement of the second grill and the lifting frame on the same guide rod ensures that they do not interfere with each other, facilitating the execution of either mode.

[0080] As described above, although the illustrated structures include the structures of each preferred embodiment, in actual implementation, each preferred embodiment can be selectively combined with another to obtain the desired embodiment.

[0081] The toaster shown in the picture, as Figure 1-4 As shown in the normal state, the second grill 220 and the second heating element 420 are in a high position, the upper opening 102 is open, the baking tray 300 is installed inside the body, and the side opening 102 in the figure is closed by a door not shown in the figure.

[0082] The toaster shown in the picture, as Figure 5-8When operating in baking mode, a slice of bread (not shown) is placed in the oven slot 101. Pressing the first handle 221 lowers the second rack 220. The second rack 220 is held in a low position by electromagnetic force, increasing the depth of the oven slot and allowing as much bread slice as possible to be placed inside. The first heating element 410 and the second heating element 420 simultaneously bake the bread slice from both sides of the oven slot. After baking, the electromagnetic force disappears, and the second rack 220 automatically returns to its original position and rises, lifting the bread slice for consumption. The toaster shown, due to its two racks and the optimized arrangement of the two heating elements, can shorten baking time by 35%, achieving energy savings and meeting the needs of consumers' fast-paced lifestyles.

[0083] The toaster shown in the picture is used for grilling. Figure 9-12 As shown, remove the baking tray 300 from the machine body, place food on the baking tray, and then press the second handle 422 to lower the second heating element 420. The movable cover 700 will then close the upper opening 102. After that, place the baking tray containing the food as shown. Figure 13-16 As shown, when the side opening is closed by the door after the heating element 420 is inserted into the main body, it is positioned between the water reservoir 500 and the baking tray 300. Furthermore, depending on the needs of the food being grilled, it can be adjusted as follows: Figure 9-12 As shown, flip the water inlet 600 out when appropriate to add water to the water storage pan through the inlet. After adding water, proceed as follows: Figure 13-16 The water inlet is reset as shown.

[0084] The toaster shown in the picture, as Figure 13-16 When operating in grilling mode, the first heating element 410 and the second heating element 420 are activated, and the toaster operates in grilling mode. Since the lifting rack 421 and the second heating element 420 are located between the water reservoir 500 and the baking tray 300, the baking tray will obstruct their rise. Therefore, after the grilling mode is completed, the baking tray is not allowed to automatically rise and reset; instead, it must be manually removed first, and then raised and reset. If grilling is performed multiple times consecutively, the baking tray can be left unreset. When there is water in the water reservoir, the water evaporates to produce steam, which improves the texture of the grilled food.

[0085] When in baking mode, both racks are on top, which provides more space above the baking tray, allowing for the baking of larger items.

Claims

1. A multi-functional toaster, comprising a body (100), wherein the body is provided with a baking slot (101) and a rack (200) for a baking mode, and the top of the body is provided with an upper opening (102) for the baking slot, characterized in that: The machine body is equipped with a baking tray (300) located under the grill for the grilling mode. The baking mode and the grilling mode are configured to work selectively. The machine body is also equipped with a first heating element (410) located above the baking tray and on the side of the oven slot, which can provide heat for both the baking mode and the grilling mode.

2. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first heating element (410) is fixed inside the body.

3. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The baking tray (300) is repositioned for removal from the machine body and placement from the outside into the machine body.

4. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 3, characterized in that: The body (300) has a side opening (103) at the position corresponding to the baking tray, and the side opening is equipped with a door for opening and closing the side opening.

5. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grill (200) includes a first grill (210) and a second grill (220), the first grill being fixed at a position near the upper opening (102), and the second grill being configured to be raised and lowered.

6. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second grill (220) is provided with a first handle (221) extending out of the body. The second grill (220) is raised by elasticity and lowered by downward pressure applied to the first handle.

7. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second grill (220) is kept in a low position by electromagnetic force.

8. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the second grill (220) is raised, it overlaps at least partially with the first grill (210) in the height direction to leave a larger space under the grill for the grilling mode. When the second grill (220) is lowered, the upper end of the second grill is connected to the lower end of the first grill (210) to increase the height of the grill for the baking mode.

9. The multifunctional toaster according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The body (100) is provided with a water storage tray (500) located below the baking tray (300), and the body is provided with a water inlet (600) that supplies water to the water storage tray via a water supply pipe (601); the body (100) is provided with a second heating device (420), and when the grilling mode is executed, the second heating device is located between the baking tray (300) and the water storage tray (500).

10. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second heating element (420) is fixed between the baking pan (300) and the water storage pan (500).

11. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second heating element (420) is configured to be raised and lowered. When the second heating element (420) is raised, it is located above the baking pan (300) and on the side of the oven slot (101) to provide heat for the baking mode. When the second heating element (420) is lowered, it is located between the baking pan (300) and the water tank (500) to provide heat for the grilling mode.

12. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 11, characterized in that: The second heating device (420) is mounted on a lifting frame (421), which has a second handle (422) extending out of the machine body. The lifting frame (421) is raised by elastic force and lowered by downward pressure applied to the second handle (422).

13. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water inlet (600) is flipped onto the body (100) and can be flipped to be exposed outside the body or hidden inside the body.

14. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 13, characterized in that: The water inlet (600) is rotated and positioned on the machine body. The rotating shaft at one end of the water inlet (600) is tubular and connected to the water supply pipe.

15. The multifunctional toaster according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: A movable cover (700) is provided for the upper opening (102), and the movable cover (700) is moved to open or close the upper opening (102).

16. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 15, characterized in that: The fuselage (100) includes an inner shell (110) and an outer shell (120), and the movable cover (700) is located between the inner shell (110) and the outer shell (120).

17. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 12, characterized in that: A movable cover plate (700) is provided for the upper opening (102). The movable cover plate (700) is moved to open or close the upper opening. The movable cover plate (700) is carried by the second handle (422) and linked with the lifting frame (421).

18. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 17, characterized in that: The movable cover (700) is connected to the second handle (422) via a connecting rod (701).

19. The multifunctional toaster according to claim 5, characterized in that: The machine body (100) is provided with a second heating device (420), which is arranged on a lifting frame (421). The second grill (220) and the lifting frame (421) are arranged on the same guide rod (800), and the position of the second grill on the guide rod is higher than the position of the lifting frame on the guide rod.

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