Grill machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of frying and baking machines, it is related to electrical appliance technical field, wherein, the frying and baking machine includes base and upper cover, bottom shell and upper cover are floatingly hinged, bottom shell and upper cover are separately provided with upper and lower heating disc, upper heating disc and lower heating disc form cooking cavity jointly when cover is closed;At least two support adjusting components are provided on base or upper cover, the support adjusting component can be lifted and lowered relative to the base or the upper cover, so that the cooking cavity has different height. The utility model provides that by the lifting and lowering movement of two support adjusting components, the upper cover is away from base in up-down direction, so that the upper heating disc and the upper and lower two heating surfaces of lower heating disc are far away, cooking cavity is raised, and the cooking demand of different food materials is satisfied.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical technology, and in particular to a grilling machine. Background Technology

[0002] Cooking equipment (such as electric griddles or grills) can be used for baking (pancakes) and grilling (meat, vegetables, etc.) in various application scenarios.

[0003] Taking a grill as an example, the base and the top cover are hinged together. The base has a lower heating plate, and the top cover has an upper heating plate. There is a cavity between the upper and lower heating plates. The size of the cavity is usually fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the thickness of the food. This causes the food to easily deform due to the squeezing of the upper and lower heating plates during the heating process, affecting the taste of the finished product and the heating effect.

[0004] For example, when the food is thick, if the lower heating plate is not deep enough, the upper heating plate will not be able to fully adhere to the food due to compression, resulting in uneven heating. Furthermore, while some grills have a floating design for the base and lid, their height adjustment relies on gravity, making precise control impossible and limiting their ability to handle foods of varying thicknesses. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electric grill that can flexibly adjust the height between the base and lid to accommodate the heating needs of foods of different thicknesses, thereby improving cooking efficiency and product quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a grilling machine that aims to solve the above-mentioned problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the grilling machine proposed in this utility model includes: The base includes a lower shell assembly and a lower heating plate disposed on the lower shell assembly; The upper cover includes an upper shell assembly and an upper heating plate disposed on the upper shell assembly. The upper shell assembly is hinged to the lower shell assembly and can float vertically relative to the lower shell assembly. The upper heating plate and the lower heating plate together form a cooking cavity when the cover is closed. At least two support adjustment components are spaced apart on the base or the top cover. The support adjustment components can move up and down relative to the base or the top cover to make the cooking cavity have different heights.

[0007] In one embodiment, the support adjustment assembly includes a fixing member and a support member, the support member being movable relative to the fixing member and having a first position and a second position, wherein the height of the cooking cavity in the first position is greater than the height in the second position.

[0008] In one embodiment, the fixing member has a limiting structure, and the support member has a mating structure. The limiting structure and the mating structure can be selectively mated to the first position or to limit the support member to the first position and the second position to support the upper cover.

[0009] In one embodiment, the limiting structure is movable relative to the mating structure, and the direction of this relative movement is at an angle to the direction in which the support member moves relative to the fixing member.

[0010] In one embodiment, the relative movement between the limiting structure and the mating structure is configured to selectively place the limiting structure and the mating structure in a locked engagement state or a disengaged state; in the locked engagement state, the limiting structure engages with the mating structure to restrict the movement of the support member relative to the fixing member; in the disengaged state, the limiting structure and the mating structure disengage from each other, and the support member can move relative to the fixing member.

[0011] In one embodiment, the limiting structure engages with the mating structure for limiting.

[0012] In one embodiment, the limiting structure is a latch movably disposed on the fixing member, and the mating structure is a slot disposed on the support member; the latch is movable to selectively engage or disengage with the slot; or, the limiting structure is a slot movably disposed on the fixing member, and the mating structure is a latch disposed on the support member; the latch is movable to selectively engage or disengage with the slot.

[0013] In one embodiment, multiple slots are provided at intervals along the moving direction of the support member, and the latch can optionally engage with one of the slots; The card slots are provided at intervals on the fixing member, and the card tongue can optionally engage with one of the card slots.

[0014] In one embodiment, the support adjustment assembly further includes an elastic reset member, which is pressed between the limiting structure and the fixing member.

[0015] In one embodiment, the fixing member includes a base, and the elastic reset member is disposed between a portion of the base and the limiting structure. When an external force drives the limiting structure to disengage from the mating structure, the elastic reset member elastically deforms to store energy; when the external force is released, the elastic reset member drives the limiting structure to move toward the mating structure.

[0016] In one embodiment, one of the limiting structure and the engaging structure is a latch and the other is a slot. During the lifting and lowering movement of the support member, the limiting structure moves away from the center of the base, and the latch can automatically engage with the slot on the rising or falling path.

[0017] In one embodiment, the support member includes: The abutting part is used to abut against the upper cover or base in the first position; The operating part is connected to the abutting part in a transmission manner; by operating the operating part, the abutting part can be driven to move relative to the fixing member, thereby switching between the first position and the second position.

[0018] In one embodiment, the fixing member is provided with a guide structure for guiding the movement path of the abutting part, and the abutting part moves along the guide structure.

[0019] In one embodiment, the guide structure is configured as a guide channel provided in the fixing member, and the guide channel is clearance-fitted with the abutment portion.

[0020] In one embodiment, the operating part extends toward a direction away from the central axis of the base and is exposed outside the fixing member.

[0021] In one embodiment, the outer end face of the operating part does not exceed the outermost contour of the fixing member.

[0022] In one embodiment, the fixing member is provided with a stop portion to limit the minimum displacement limit of the support member in the second position.

[0023] In one embodiment, the size of the abutment portion is larger than the size of the operating portion in the direction perpendicular to the movement direction of the support member.

[0024] In one embodiment, the fixing member includes a base cover having a groove and a clearance opening through the groove. The limiting structure has a push button and a limiting part connected to the push button. The limiting part is movably disposed in the groove. The push button is located outside the base cover, and the limiting part can be moved along the groove by the push button.

[0025] In one embodiment, the push button moves in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the base, and when the push button moves away from the base, the limiting part disengages from the mating structure.

[0026] In one embodiment, when the support member is in the second position, the limiting part and the mating structure are misaligned and stacked, and the limiting part retracts into the groove.

[0027] In one embodiment, a heat-insulating gap is provided between the support member and the fixing member near the inner wall of the base.

[0028] In one embodiment, the lower heating plate is detachably connected to the base, and all the fixing components are provided on the lower heating plate.

[0029] In one embodiment, the lower heating plate has a mounting portion, the base has a fixing portion, and the mounting portion and the fixing portion are fastened together by screws.

[0030] In one embodiment, the fastener is configured as a handle for the lower heating plate.

[0031] The technical solution of this utility model uses multiple support and adjustment components spaced apart on the base and the top cover to adjust the height of the cooking cavity formed between them. Specifically, the top cover is hinged to the base and can float up and down relative to the lower shell assembly. The upper heating plate and the lower heating plate together form the cooking cavity when the cover is closed. The support and adjustment components can move up and down relative to the base or the top cover so that the cooking cavity has different heights to adapt to the heating requirements of ingredients of different thicknesses, thereby improving cooking efficiency and product quality. Attached Figure Description

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

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the support and adjustment component provided by this utility model, which is disposed on the lower heating plate and is in the second position; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a structure when the central support adjustment component is in the first position; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the support adjustment component and the lower heating plate; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of one embodiment of the support member; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the latch.

[0034] Explanation of icon numbers: 10. Base; 10a. Cooking cavity; 11. Lower shell assembly; 12. Lower heating plate; 121. Mounting part; 20. Top cover; 21. Upper shell assembly; 22. Upper heating plate; 30. Support and adjustment assembly; 31. Fixing element; 311. Base; 311a. Relief groove; 311b. Fixing part; 312. Base cover; 312a. Guide channel; 312b. Slide groove; 312c. Relief opening; 32. Supporting element; 32a. Abutment part; 32b. Operating part; 321. Limiting structure; 322. Slot; 313. Fitting structure; 314. Guide structure; 315. Stop part; 33. Locking tongue; 33a. Push button; 33b. Limiting part; 34. Elastic reset part; g. Insulation gap.

[0035] The purpose, features, and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0037] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0038] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0039] Grills (such as electric griddles or frying pancakes) can be used for various applications, including grilling (pancakes) and frying (meat, vegetables, etc.). Taking an electric griddle as an example, the base and top cover are hinged together. The base has a lower heating plate, and the top cover has an upper heating plate. There is a cavity between the upper and lower heating plates, the size of which is usually fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the thickness of the food. This causes the food to easily deform during heating due to the pressure of the upper and lower heating plates, affecting the taste and heating effect of the finished product. For example, when the food is thick, if the lower heating plate is not deep enough, the upper heating plate will not be able to fully adhere to the food due to pressure, resulting in uneven heating. In addition, although some electric griddles have a floating design for the base and top cover, their height adjustment depends on their own gravity, which cannot be precisely controlled, and still has limitations when handling food of different thicknesses. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an electric grill that can flexibly adjust the height between the base and top cover to adapt to the heating needs of food of different thicknesses, thereby improving cooking efficiency and the quality of the finished product.

[0040] Therefore, this utility model proposes a grilling machine to solve the above problems.

[0041] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In one embodiment of this utility model, the grill includes: The base 10 includes a lower shell assembly 11 and a lower heating plate 12 disposed on the lower shell assembly 11; The upper cover 20 includes an upper shell assembly 21 and an upper heating plate 22 disposed on the upper shell assembly 21. The upper shell assembly 21 is hinged to the lower shell assembly 11 and can float up and down relative to the lower shell assembly 11. The upper heating plate 22 and the lower heating plate 12 together form a cooking cavity 10a when the cover is closed. At least two support adjustment components 30 are spaced apart on the base 10 or the top cover 20. The support adjustment components 30 have a first position and a second position. The support adjustment components 30 can move up and down relative to the base 10 or the top cover 20 so that the cooking cavity 10a has different heights.

[0042] There can be two, three, or four support adjustment components 30. The support adjustment components 30 can be arranged on the base 10 or the top cover 20 at the same time. Alternatively, they can be partially arranged on the base 10 and partially arranged on the top cover 20. Taking two support adjustment components 30 as an example, one support adjustment component 30 is arranged on the base 10 and the other on the top cover 20; or both support adjustment components 30 are arranged on the base 10 or the top cover 20.

[0043] The lower heating plate 12 is installed inside the lower shell assembly 11 to form the base 10, and the upper heating plate 22 is installed inside the upper shell assembly 21 to form the upper cover 20. The upper cover 20 is hinged to the base 10 and can float up and down relative to the base 10. That is, one end of the base 10 and one end of the upper cover 20 are connected by a hinge structure. This hinge structure allows the upper cover 20 to be rotated and opened relative to the base 10, and also to have a certain distance of movement in the height direction. For example, the hinge structure is a pin and a waist-shaped or rectangular pivot groove. The upper cover 20 is usually provided with a handle. The upper cover 20 can be rotated and opened relative to the base 10 at 90°-180° through the handle; and then pulled upwards, the upper cover 20 can be moved relative to the base 10 within the length of the pivot groove.

[0044] After opening the upper cover 20 relative to the base 10, the food can be placed on the lower heating plate 12, and the upper cover 20 can be closed so that the food is heated in the cooking cavity 10a of the upper heating plate 22 and the lower heating plate 12.

[0045] Grills (such as electric griddles or grill machines) can be used for baking (pancakes) and grilling (meat, vegetables, etc.) in various applications.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 When the upper cover 20 moves away from the base 10 in the vertical direction, that is, the upper and lower heating surfaces of the upper heating plate 22 and the lower heating plate 12 move away from each other, and the cooking cavity 10a is raised, in order to maintain the height (space) of the cooking cavity 10a of the upper heating plate 22 and the lower heating plate 12 and meet the cooking needs of different ingredients, at least two support adjustment components 30 are used. The support adjustment components 30 include a support member 32 that can be selectively switched between a first position and a second position. When the support member 32 is in the first position, it is supported between the upper cover 20 and the base 10, so that the upper cover 20 is maintained at the raised height.

[0047] In one embodiment, the support member 32 is limited to the first position and the second position. In this scheme, the support member 32 may have multiple extension positions in the first position. For example, in each extension position, the height of the receiving cavity 10a gradually increases, that is, the volume of the receiving cavity 10a increases.

[0048] The first position refers to multiple extension positions of the support adjustment component 30 during its lifting and lowering movement in the raised state. The upper cover 20 and base 10 can be supported in any of these extension positions. The second position refers to the position of the support adjustment component 30 during its lifting and lowering movement in the lowering state, including the initial position and a position spatially overlapping with the first position, but in a different movement state. For example, the first position includes a first gear, a second gear, and a third gear. When the support adjustment component 30 is raised from the first gear to the second gear, and then from the second gear to the third gear during its lifting and lowering movement in the raised state, the volume of the receiving cavity 10a increases, and it is in the first position, i.e., during the lifting movement. However, when it retracts from the third gear to the second gear, the volume of the receiving cavity 10a decreases, and it is in the second position, but the volume of the receiving cavity 10a is the same as the volume of the second gear in the first position, i.e., the support member 32 is limited to the first position and the second position.

[0049] In one embodiment, when the support member 32 is in the second position, it can be regarded as the default state where this function is not enabled or compression is allowed. At this time, the receiving cavity 10a is the initial size, and the height of the cooking cavity 10a in the first position is greater than the height in the second position. That is, the support member 32 has only one adjustable height in the first position, that is, it is raised to increase the receiving cavity 10a in the first position; in the second position, the receiving cavity 10a is the initial size.

[0050] The support adjustment assembly 30 includes a support member 32 that can be selectively positioned (tossed or pressed) in a first or second position, such that when the support member 32 is in the first position, it is supported between the upper cover 20 and the base 10, causing the upper cover 20 to float and maintain the formation of a cooking cavity 10a with the desired thickness (height) between the upper heating plate 22 and the lower heating plate 12.

[0051] That is, the support member 32 can be manually moved to switch between a first position and a second position. When the support member 32 is in the second position (the first position can have multiple extended positions), it is operably supported between the upper cover 20 and the base 10, so that the upper cover 20 maintains a predetermined support height relative to the base 10 (depending on the maximum height of movement allowed by the hinge structure), thereby increasing the height of the food cooking cavity 10a. When the support member 32 is in the second position, it disengages from supporting the upper cover 20 and the base 10, allowing the upper cover 20 to be closer to the base 10 when closed, thereby reducing the height of the food cooking cavity 10a.

[0052] Before the support member 32 lifts the top cover 20, the height of the receiving cavity is H1. After the support member 32 lifts the top cover 20 (in the first position), the height of the receiving cavity is H2. The extension height of the support member 32 is h. H2 is the sum of H1 and h.

[0053] The technical solution of this utility model uses a plurality of support adjustment components 30 spaced apart from the base 10 and the top cover 20 to adjust the height of the cooking cavity 10a formed between the two. Specifically, the support adjustment component 30 has a first position and a second position, wherein the height of the cooking cavity 10a in the first position is greater than the height in the second position.

[0054] Combined with reference Figures 3 to 6 Specifically, the support adjustment assembly 30 includes a fixing member 31 and a support member 32, wherein the support member 32 is movable relative to the fixing member 31 and has a first position and a second position.

[0055] The fixing member 31 is provided on the base 10 or the upper cover 20, that is, the fixing member 31 can be installed on the lower shell assembly 11 or the lower heating plate 12; it can also be installed on the upper shell assembly 21 or the upper heating plate 22; when the support member 32 is in the second position (it can have multiple extended positions in the first position), it is operably supported between the upper cover 20 and the base 10, so that the upper cover 20 maintains a predetermined support height relative to the base 10 (depending on the maximum height of movement allowed by the hinge structure), thereby increasing the height of the food cooking cavity 10a; when the support member 32 is in the second position, it disengages from supporting the upper cover 20 and the base 10, allowing the upper cover 20 to be closer to the base 10 when closed, thereby reducing the height of the food cooking cavity 10a.

[0056] Combined with reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the support adjustment component 30 is disposed on the lower heating plate 12, serving as a handle for the lower heating plate 12. The support adjustment component 30 is disposed opposite to the lower heating plate 12 to form an ear of the lower heating plate 12, facilitating the removal of the lower heating plate 12 from the base 10 for cleaning (the lower heating plate 12 and the base 10 are detachably connected). That is, the fixing member 31 is configured as a handle for the lower heating plate 12. Of course, the lower heating plate 12 may also be provided with an ear as a handle, and then two or three support adjustment components 30 are provided at intervals along the circumference of the lower heating plate 12 and the ear, so as to support the upper cover 20 to maintain the floating height.

[0057] In other embodiments, the support adjustment component 30 is provided on the upper heating plate 22; or it is provided on the upper cover 20; of course, in the case where the lower heating plate 12 and the base 10 are not detachable, the support adjustment component 30 can also be provided on the base 10.

[0058] It should be noted that the location of the support member 32 between the upper cover 20 and the base 10 does not imply that the support member 32 must be in contact with the upper cover 20 and the base 10. When the support adjustment assembly 30 is set on the lower heating plate 12, the support member 32 abuts against the upper cover 20, and the force of the upper cover 20 is applied to the upper heating plate 22 through the support member 32. When the support adjustment assembly 30 is set on the upper cover 20, the support member 32 abuts against the base 10.

[0059] To support the top cover 20 and the base 10, at least two support adjustment components 30 are required, and more, such as three or four, can be added as needed. The two support adjustment components 30 are usually set on the left and right sides of the base 10, and are symmetrically arranged to conform to the user's operating habits (lifting with both hands). Of course, they can also be arranged obliquely symmetrically or in a triangular shape.

[0060] The support member 32 in the support adjustment assembly 30 can be tossed or operated, allowing it to switch between a first position and a second position in various ways: In one embodiment, the support 32 is itself an eccentric cam or cylinder with its axis of rotation offset from the geometric center. The cam is mounted on a bracket on the housing (upper or lower) and can rotate about its axis. The edge of the cam contacts the opposite housing. The user directly actuates the cam (typically, the outer edge of the cam has anti-slip textures or is designed with protrusions / grooves for easy finger actuation). In the first position: the long radius end (high point) of the cam is rotated to face the contact surface. At this time, the high point of the cam presses against the opposite housing, providing maximum support height. In the second position: the short radius end (low point) of the cam is rotated to face the contact surface. At this time, the low point of the cam contacts the opposite housing, providing minimum support height (or almost no support).

[0061] In one embodiment, the support 32 is a rotatable lever or swing arm. One end of the lever is fixed to a rotating shaft mounted on a housing or bracket. The other end (free end) of the lever is designed with a support point (such as a roller or protrusion). A locking mechanism (such as a slot 322 + spring ball) may be present in or near the middle of the lever. When the user moves the free end of the lever, in the first position: the lever is moved to a specific angle (such as vertical or nearly vertical), at which point the support point of its free end is furthest from the rotating shaft, providing the maximum support height. In the second position: the lever is moved to another angle (such as parallel to the housing), at which point the support point of its free end is closest to the rotating shaft, providing the minimum support height (or almost no support).

[0062] In order for the support member of the support adjustment assembly to support the cover and for the cover to have different lifting heights, the fixing member has a limiting structure and the support member has a mating structure. In the first position, the limiting structure and the mating structure can be selectively mated to limit the support member to different height positions to support the cover.

[0063] The limiting structure and the mating structure can be achieved through various mechanical limiting methods such as tongue / slot mating, spiral limiting mating, and interlocking of retaining ribs.

[0064] Combination Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the limiting structure 313 can move relative to the mating structure 321, and the direction of this relative movement is at an angle to the direction of movement of the support member 32 relative to the fixing member 31. For example, the rotation / pressing direction of the latch 33 is perpendicular to the lifting direction of the support member 32; the spiral rotation direction is also not parallel to the lifting direction.

[0065] In one embodiment, the limiting structure 313 is a latch 33 movably disposed on the fixing member 31, and the mating structure 321 is a groove 322 disposed on the support member 32; the latch 33 is movable to selectively engage or disengage from the groove 322; In other embodiments, the limiting structure 313 is a slot 322 movably disposed on the fixing member 31, and the mating structure 321 is a latch 33 disposed on the support member 32; the latch 33 is movable to selectively engage or disengage from the slot 322.

[0066] Specifically, the relative movement between the limiting structure 313 and the mating structure 321 is configured to selectively place the limiting structure 313 and the mating structure 321 in a locked engagement state or a disengaged release state; in the locked engagement state, the limiting structure 313 and the mating structure 321 cooperate to restrict the movement of the support member 32 relative to the fixing member 31; in the disengaged release state, the limiting structure 313 and the mating structure 321 disengage from each other, and the support member 32 can move relative to the fixing member 31.

[0067] It should be noted that cooperation means restricting activities, while separation means allowing activities.

[0068] Specifically, the limiting structure 313 engages with the mating structure 321 for limiting.

[0069] In one embodiment, the positioning structure is a latch 33 movably disposed on the fixing member 31, and the mating structure 321 is a slot 322 disposed on the support member 32; the latch 33 can be moved to selectively engage or disengage from the slot 322.

[0070] The latch 33 is movably mounted on the fixing member 31, which is connected to the lower heating plate 12. The support member 32 is movably mounted on the fixing member 31 along the lifting direction of the upper cover 20. The moving direction of the latch 33 is perpendicular to that of the support member 32. The support member 32 is provided with a slot 322. When the support member 32 is in the first position, the latch 33 engages with the slot 322, and the support member 32 remains in the first position. In other embodiments, the latch is located on the support member, and the slot is located on the fixing member, and the latch and the slot are engaged and fixed together.

[0071] In one embodiment, the support member 32 is installed inside the fixing member 31, which is installed on the lower heating plate 12 and also serves as a handle for the lower heating plate 12, allowing the user to pick up the lower heating plate 12. The guide hole sidewall has slots 322 or positioning holes of different heights. The support member 32 is equipped with a spring and a positioning bead (or elastic latch 33). When the user presses the head of the support member 32, the user presses the pin to overcome the spring force, causing the positioning bead to retract or the latch 33 to disengage from the current slot 322. The user moves the support member 32 to the desired height position (extending or retracting), releases the pressure, and the spring pushes the positioning bead or latch 33 into the corresponding height slot 322 / positioning hole for locking.

[0072] In a specific implementation, the support adjustment assembly 30 also includes an elastic reset member 34, which is pressed between the latch 33 and the fixing member 31. When the user presses the head of the support member 32, the support member 32 is moved to the desired height position.

[0073] Specifically, the fixing member 31 includes a base 311 and a base cover 312 disposed on the base 311. The elastic reset member 34 is configured as a spring, which is disposed between the base 311 and the latch 33. When an external force drives the latch 33 to disengage from the corresponding slot 322, the spring undergoes elastic deformation to store energy. When the external force is released, the spring drives the latch 33 to reset in the direction of engaging with the corresponding slot 322.

[0074] In this embodiment, there is one slot 322; in other embodiments, multiple slots 322 are spaced apart along the moving direction of the support member 32, and the elastic latch 33 can be selectively connected to one of the slots 322. When the latch 33 is engaged with the slot 322, the support member 32 is fixed at its extended height. If it is necessary to move the support member 32 again, the latch 33 can be pushed out of the slot 322.

[0075] Combination Figure 6Specifically, the base cover 312 has a sliding groove 312b and a clearance opening 312c through the sliding groove 312b. The latch 33 has a push button 33a and a limiting part 33b connected to the push button 33a. The limiting part 33b is movably disposed within the sliding groove 312b. The elastic reset member 34 is disposed within the sliding groove 312b. The push button 33a is located outside the base cover 312 through the clearance opening. The push button 33a can drive the limiting part 33b to move along the sliding groove 312b. The elastic reset member 34 is configured as a compression spring or an elastic pressure plate, etc. In this way, when the support member 32 is pushed into place, the latch 33 will automatically cooperate with the latch 322 under the action of the compression spring, restricting the movement of the support member 32. It will also provide user operation feedback, letting the user know that the operation is in place.

[0076] Specifically, the support member 32 includes: The abutting part 32a is used to abut against the upper cover 20 or the base 10 in the first position; The operating part 32b is connected to the abutting part 32a in a transmission manner; by operating the operating part 32b, the abutting part 32a can be driven to move relative to the fixing member 31, thereby switching between the first position and the second position.

[0077] In one embodiment, the abutting part 32a and the operating part 32b are integrally formed single parts; in another embodiment, the abutting part 32a and the operating part 32b are separate and linked: if the operating part 32b is separated from the abutting part 32a, the motion is transmitted through levers, hinge rods, sliders, etc.

[0078] To facilitate guidance, the fixing member 31 is provided with a guide structure 314 to guide the movement path of the abutment part 32a, and the abutment part 32a moves along the guide structure 314.

[0079] Combination Figure 5 Specifically, the fixing member 31 has a guide channel 312a, and the support member 32 includes an abutment portion 32a and an operating portion 32b connected to the abutment portion 32a. The abutment portion 32a movably passes through the guide channel 312a, and the operating portion 32b is exposed outside the fixing member 31. The operating portion 32b can drive the abutment portion 32a to move along the guide channel 312a. The support member 32 is L-shaped, the operating portion 32b is configured as a short horizontal section, the abutment portion 32a is configured as a vertical section, and the slot 322 is set in the vertical position. The slot 322 can penetrate the abutment portion 32a or be set as a blind slot. For better support, the abutment portion 32a has an abutment section and a locking section, and the slot 322 is set in the locking section. The width of the abutment section is greater than that of the locking section. Of course, it can also be a guide form covering guide rails, slides, limiting ribs, etc.

[0080] Specifically, the push button moves in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the base 10. When the push button moves away from the base 10, the limiting part 33b disengages from the slot 322.

[0081] Specifically, when the support member 32 is in the second position, the limiting part 33b and the slot 322 are misaligned and overlapped, and the limiting part 33b retracts into the sliding groove 312b. (Refer to...) Figure 1 The limiting part 33b disengages from the slot 322 and, under the action of the spring, abuts against the wall of the abutting part 32a. At this time, it is misaligned and stacked. The limiting part 33b retracts into the slide groove 312b, and the support member 32 can fall back to the initial position under the action of gravity.

[0082] Specifically, the fixing member 31 is provided with a stop portion 315 for limiting the minimum displacement limit of the support member 32 in the second position. In one embodiment, the stop portion 315 is configured as a stop rib; in this embodiment, the stop portion 315 is configured as the inner wall at the connection between the guide channel 312a and the relief groove 311a.

[0083] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 Furthermore, to facilitate the fixing of the fixing member 31 to the lower heating plate 12, the lower heating plate 12 has a mounting part 121. The fixing member 31 includes a base 311 and a base cover 312 provided on the base 311. The base cover 312 is provided with a guide channel 312a. The base 311 is provided with a relief groove 311a communicating with the guide channel 312a. The support member 32 includes an abutment part 32a and an operating part 32b connected to the abutment part 32a. The abutment part 32a movably passes through the guide channel 312a. The operating part 32b is exposed on the base 311 through the relief groove 311a. The operating part 32b can drive the abutment part 32a to move along the guide channel 312a.

[0084] The base 311 is provided with a fixing part 311b, and the mounting part 121 is fastened to the fixing part 311b by screws; specifically, the lower heating plate 12 is provided with a mounting part 121 at both ends in the middle symmetrical direction, and the fixing part 311b is provided on the base 311. The mounting part 121 and the fixing part 311b can form a groove and a protrusion docking structure. The base 311 and the lower heating plate 12 are docked by locking from the inside of the base 311 with two screws. Then the support 32, the latch 33, the compression spring and the base cover 312 are assembled.

[0085] Taking the support adjustment component 30 installed on the lower heating plate 12 as an example. In use, the base 10 and upper cover 20 are opened, and the operating part 32b is pressed. The abutment part 32a slides out along the guide channel 312a of the base cover 312, reaching the first position. When the slot 322 on the abutment part 32a moves to the slot 312b where the tongue 33 is located, the tongue 33 engages with the slot 322 under the action of the compression spring, limiting the abutment part 32a. At this time, the upper cover 20 is closed, and the height of the receiving cavity increases. When not in use, pressing the push button 33a resets the tongue 33, the limiting part 33b exits from the slot 322, and the support member 32 can fall back to its original position.

[0086] Specifically, the operating part 32b extends in a direction away from the central axis of the base 10 and protrudes from the side wall of the base 10 from the fixing member 31 to facilitate user operation.

[0087] Specifically, the outer end face of the operating part 32b does not exceed the outermost contour of the fixing member 31, so that the fixing member 31 can be reused as a handle without affecting the feel of use, and can ensure the stability of the support member 32.

[0088] Specifically, the fixing member 31 is provided with a through guide channel 312a, and the guide channel 312a is in clearance fit with the abutment part 32a.

[0089] Specifically, when the support member 32 switches from the second position to the first position: the abutting part 32a rises along the guide channel 312a, and the latch 33 moves away from the center of the base 10; the latch 33 can automatically engage with the slot 322 on the rising path.

[0090] Specifically, to avoid heat transfer, a heat insulation gap g is provided between the support member 32 and the fixing member 31 near the inner wall of the base. The heat insulation gap g added to the support adjustment assembly 30 of the grill is located between the support member 32 and the fixing member 31 near the inner wall of the base 10, aiming to achieve physical isolation. The heat insulation gap g blocks heat conduction from the inner wall of the base 10 (usually near the heating element, which is located below the grill pan) to the support member 32 and the fixing member 31, preventing burns when the user touches the support adjustment assembly 30. Furthermore, prolonged high-temperature environments can easily cause component deformation; the heat insulation gap g reduces the heating temperature of the support member 32 and the fixing member 31, extending the component's lifespan.

[0091] Specifically, in the direction perpendicular to the movement of the support member 32, the size of the abutment portion 32a is larger than the size of the operation portion 32b, that is, in the width direction of the support member 32, the size of the abutment portion 32a is larger than the size of the operation portion 32b.

[0092] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A grilling machine, characterized in that, include: The base includes a lower shell assembly and a lower heating plate disposed on the lower shell assembly; The upper cover includes an upper shell assembly and an upper heating plate disposed on the upper shell assembly. The upper shell assembly is hinged to the lower shell assembly and can float up and down relative to the lower shell assembly. The upper heating plate and the lower heating plate together form a cooking cavity when the cover is closed. as well as At least two support adjustment components are spaced apart on the base or the top cover. The support adjustment components can move up and down relative to the base or the top cover to make the cooking cavity have different heights.

2. The grilling machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support adjustment assembly includes a fixing member and a support member. The support member is movable relative to the fixing member and has a first position and a second position, wherein the height of the cooking cavity in the first position is greater than the height in the second position.

3. The grilling machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing member has a limiting structure, and the supporting member has a mating structure. The limiting structure and the mating structure can be selectively mated to limit the supporting member to the first position or to limit the supporting member to both the first and second positions to support the upper cover.

4. The grilling machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting structure can move relative to the mating structure, and the direction of this relative movement is at an angle to the direction in which the support member moves relative to the fixing member.

5. The grilling machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The relative movement between the limiting structure and the mating structure is configured to selectively put the limiting structure and the mating structure into a locked engagement state or a disengaged release state. In the locked engagement state, the limiting structure engages with the engagement structure to restrict the movement of the support member relative to the fixing member; In the released state, the limiting structure and the mating structure are disengaged, and the support member can move relative to the fixing member.

6. The grilling machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting structure engages with the mating structure for positioning.

7. The grilling machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting structure is a latch movably disposed on the fixing member, and the mating structure is a slot disposed on the support member; the latch is movable to selectively engage or disengage with the slot; Alternatively, the limiting structure is a slot movably provided on the fixing member, and the mating structure is a latch provided on the support member; the latch can be moved to selectively engage or disengage with the slot.

8. The grilling machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The card slots are provided at intervals along the moving direction of the support member, and the card tongue can optionally engage with one of the card slots; Alternatively, multiple slots may be provided at intervals on the fixing member, and the latch may optionally engage with one of the slots.

9. The grilling machine as described in any one of claims 3 to 8, characterized in that, The support adjustment assembly also includes an elastic reset member, which is pressed between the limiting structure and the fixing member.

10. The grilling machine as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The fixing member includes a base, and the elastic reset member is disposed between a portion of the base and the limiting structure. When an external force drives the limiting structure to disengage from the mating structure, the elastic reset member elastically deforms to store energy; when the external force is released, the elastic reset member drives the limiting structure to move toward the mating structure.

11. The grilling machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, One of the limiting structure and the engaging structure is a latch and the other is a slot. During the lifting and lowering movement of the support member, the limiting structure moves away from the center of the base, and the latch can automatically engage with the slot in the rising or falling path.

12. The grilling machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The support member includes: The abutting part is used to abut against the upper cover or base in a first position; An operating part is connected to the abutting part in a transmission manner; by operating the operating part, the abutting part can be driven to move relative to the fixing member, thereby switching between the first position and the second position.

13. The grilling machine as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The fixing member is provided with a guide structure to guide the movement path of the abutting part, and the abutting part moves along the guide structure.

14. The grilling machine as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The guide structure is configured as a guide channel provided on the fixing member, and the guide channel is clearance-fitted with the abutment portion.

15. The grilling machine as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The operating part extends in a direction away from the central axis of the base and is exposed outside the fixing member.

16. The grilling machine as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The outer end face of the operating part does not exceed the outermost contour of the fixing member.

17. The grilling machine as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The fixing member is provided with a stop portion to limit the minimum displacement limit of the support member in the second position.

18. The grilling machine as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The size of the abutment portion is larger than the size of the operating portion in the direction perpendicular to the movement of the support member.

19. The grilling machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing member includes a base cover, the base cover having a groove and a clearance opening through the groove, the limiting structure having a push button and a limiting part connected to the push button, the limiting part being movably disposed in the groove, the push button being located outside the base cover, and the limiting part being able to move along the groove by means of the push button.

20. The grilling machine as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The push button moves in a direction parallel to the bottom surface of the base. When the push button moves away from the base, the limiting part disengages from the mating structure.

21. The grilling machine as described in claim 19, characterized in that, When the support member is in the second position, the limiting part and the mating structure are misaligned and stacked, and the limiting part retracts into the groove.

22. The grilling machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, A heat-insulating gap is provided between the support member and the fixing member near the inner wall of the base.

23. The grilling machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The lower heating plate is detachably connected to the base, and all the fixing components are provided on the lower heating plate.

24. The grilling machine as described in claim 23, characterized in that, The lower heating plate has a mounting part, and the fixing member includes a base. The base is provided with a fixing part, and the mounting part and the fixing part are fastened together by screws.

25. The grilling machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener is configured as a handle for the lower heating plate.

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