A cooking apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to domestic appliance technical field discloses a kind of cooking equipment, including cabinet, it has accommodating cavity, and at least one side wall of the cabinet is provided with access hole;Inner container, is housed in the accommodating cavity of the cabinet;Illumination component, detachably installed on the inner container, the illumination component can be accessed via the access hole;Cover plate, detachably installed on the cabinet to close the access hole.The above-mentioned cooking equipment, by setting access hole on cabinet, and correspondingly arranging illumination component inside access hole, solve the problem that cooking equipment lighting system maintenance is difficult.Maintenance personnel do not need to disassemble entire equipment or complex inner container structure, only need to open cover plate to quickly replace or repair damaged illumination component, greatly reduce the maintenance difficulty, shorten maintenance time, save maintenance cost, significantly improve the maintainability and user experience of product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, built-in cooking appliances such as microwave ovens, ovens, and steam ovens typically have lighting components installed inside the cooking cavity so that users can observe the food's condition. However, when the lighting components located on the side wall of the cavity malfunction and require repair, the process is usually extremely cumbersome.

[0003] Specifically, the repair personnel first need to completely remove the entire unit from the cabinet, and then disassemble multiple external structural components such as the top cover, side panels, and even the back panel of the cabinet in sequence. Only after removing other internal accessories that may obstruct operation can the light bracket that secures the lighting components be finally accessed and removed, allowing the damaged light bulb to be replaced. Utility Model Content

[0004] Addressing the cumbersome maintenance process of lighting components in existing embedded cooking equipment, this invention provides a cooking device that allows for quick repair or replacement of lighting components without extensive disassembly by setting an inspection port on the side panel of the housing.

[0005] This utility model provides a cooking device, including: The housing has a receiving cavity, and an inspection port is provided on at least one side wall of the housing; The inner liner is housed within the receiving cavity of the box body; A lighting assembly is detachably mounted on the inner liner and is accessible via the access port; A cover plate is detachably installed on the housing to close the access port.

[0006] In some embodiments, the cover plate includes: The first connecting part is positioned and connected to one side edge of the inspection port; The second connection portion is detachably locked to the other edge of the access port by at least one fastener.

[0007] In some embodiments, the first connecting portion is an L-shaped folded edge, and the L-shaped folded edge forms a slot with the body of the cover plate for inserting one side edge of the access port.

[0008] In some embodiments, the L-shaped fold is formed by bending the lower edge of the cover plate inward, and the second connecting portion is provided on the upper edge of the cover plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the inner liner has a plurality of microwave shielding holes on its sidewall; the lighting assembly includes: A light-transmitting cover is fixed to the inner wall of the inner liner to shield the microwave shielding hole; The lamp holder is fixed to the outer wall of the inner liner; An outer lamp cover, which houses the lamp body, is mounted on the lamp bracket.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outer lampshade includes a main body and a mounting edge extending from the main body; the lamp holder has a mounting opening, the main body of the outer lampshade passes through the mounting opening, and its mounting edge abuts against the lamp holder and the outer wall of the inner liner.

[0011] In some embodiments, the outer lamp cover is provided with an inverted part that engages with the lamp bracket to position the outer lamp cover.

[0012] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting cover and the lamp holder are connected to each other by at least one fastener passing through the side wall of the inner liner, thereby fixing them to the inner and outer sides of the inner liner respectively.

[0013] In some embodiments, the main body of the cover plate has an outwardly protruding reinforcing area; and the second connecting portion of the cover plate is provided with a mounting through hole, the periphery of which is recessed inward to form a countersunk hole structure for engaging with the head of the fastener.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sidewalls of the housing are integrally formed with press-formed reinforcing ribs on both sides of the access port.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are: The aforementioned cooking equipment solves the problem of difficult lighting system maintenance by setting up an inspection port on the cabinet and correspondingly arranging the lighting components inside the inspection port. Maintenance personnel can quickly replace or repair damaged lighting components simply by opening the cover, without disassembling the entire equipment or the complex inner pot. This greatly reduces maintenance difficulty, shortens maintenance time, saves maintenance costs, and significantly improves product maintainability and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking equipment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking equipment of this utility model after the cover plate is disassembled; Figure 3 This is a side view of the cooking equipment of this utility model; Figure 4 for Figure 3 AA section diagram; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of a section at point I; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate in the cooking equipment of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner pot and lighting components in the cooking equipment of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inner pot in the cooking equipment of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the outer lampshade in the cooking equipment of this utility model; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 100 - Housing; 110 - Inspection port; 120 - Corrugated reinforcing rib; 200 - Inner liner; 210 - Microwave shielding hole; 300 - Lighting assembly; 310 - Light-transmitting cover; 320 - Lamp holder; 330 - Outer lamp cover; 331 - Mounting edge; 332 - Inverted part; 400 - Cover plate; 410 - First connecting part; 420 - Second connecting part; 421 - Countersunk hole structure; 430 - Reinforced area.

[0018] 500 - Fasteners; 600-stud structure. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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 protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, 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.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. In the description of the above embodiments, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0022] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0023] Reference Figures 1-9 This is one embodiment of the cooking equipment of this utility model. The cooking equipment can be a microwave oven, a steam oven, a steam oven, or a microwave steam oven with multiple functions.

[0024] The cooking equipment includes a housing 100, an inner pot 200, a lighting assembly 300, and a lid 400.

[0025] The housing 100 forms the overall outer shell of the cooking equipment, and its interior defines a receiving cavity.

[0026] To facilitate the inspection and maintenance of specific components inside the equipment, an inspection port 110 is provided on at least one side wall of the enclosure 100. The inspection port 110 is preferably located on a side that is not easily observed after the equipment is installed, such as the side that is fitted to the cabinet after being embedded in it.

[0027] The inner liner 200 is housed within the cavity of the cabinet 100 and serves as the working space for food cooking. A certain gap exists between the inner liner 200 and the cabinet 100 to accommodate insulation material and electronic components.

[0028] The lighting component 300 is used to illuminate the interior of the inner pot 200, allowing users to easily observe the cooking status of the food. In this application, the lighting component 300 is detachably installed on the inner pot 200, and its installation position is directly opposite the access port 110 on the side wall of the cabinet 100. When the lighting component 300 needs to be repaired or replaced (e.g., the bulb is damaged), maintenance personnel can access the entire lighting component 300 through the access port 110, for example, by reaching in to unplug the connector or unscrew the fixing screws.

[0029] The cover plate 400 is detachably installed on the housing 100, and its function is to close the inspection port 110. When the equipment is in normal use, the cover plate 400 is installed on the housing 100, maintaining the integrity and aesthetics of the housing 100; when maintenance is required, the cover plate 400 can be easily removed.

[0030] The aforementioned cooking equipment solves the problem of difficult maintenance of the lighting system by providing an inspection port 110 on the housing 100 and correspondingly arranging the lighting component 300 inside the inspection port 110. Maintenance personnel can quickly replace or repair the damaged lighting component 300 simply by opening the cover 400, without disassembling the entire equipment or the complex inner pot 200. This greatly reduces maintenance difficulty, shortens maintenance time, saves maintenance costs, and significantly improves product maintainability and user experience.

[0031] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 6 As shown, the cover plate 400 includes a first connecting portion 410 and a second connecting portion 420.

[0032] The first connecting part 410 is used to achieve preliminary positioning and connection between the cover plate 400 and one side edge of the access port 110. This connection is detachable, and its specific implementation can be varied. For example, it can be a snap-fit ​​structure, achieving connection through elastic deformation or shape matching; it can also be an insert structure, inserting a part of the cover plate 400 into the gap at the edge of the access port 110; or it can be a magnetic structure.

[0033] The second connecting portion 420 is used to finally lock the cover plate 400 to the other edge of the access port 110. This locking is accomplished by at least one fastener 500, such as a screw. The fastener 500 passes through the second connecting portion 420 and is fixed to the side wall of the housing 100.

[0034] This design, which connects on one side and locks on the other, makes installation convenient, safe, and reliable. It allows for quick assembly and disassembly by a single person, improving maintenance efficiency.

[0035] As an alternative implementation, the second connection 420 may also employ a non-screw fastener, such as a quick-release clip or a lever-type latch.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, the first connecting portion 410 is designed as an L-shaped flange. This L-shaped flange is formed by directly stamping and bending the metal sheet of the cover plate 400, and is an integral structure with the main body of the cover plate 400. After bending, the L-shaped flange forms a slot of a specific width between itself and the inner walls of the main body of the cover plate 400 on both sides. During installation, maintenance personnel only need to tilt the cover plate 400, align this slot, and insert it into one edge of the access port 110 (e.g., the lower edge of the access port 110) to complete the connection of the first connecting portion 410.

[0037] The first connecting part 410 is designed with an L-shaped folded edge structure, which has the advantages of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and high reliability. Since it is integrally formed with the cover plate 400, no additional welding or assembly is required, simplifying the production process. At the same time, this plug-in connection method provides accurate positioning and a stable foundation for the subsequent locking of the second connecting part 420.

[0038] In some embodiments of this application, the L-shaped fold is formed by bending the middle portion of the lower edge of the cover plate 400 inward. Correspondingly, the second connecting portion 420 (i.e., the position where the fastener 500 is installed) is provided on the upper edge of the cover plate 400.

[0039] The specific installation process is as follows: The maintenance personnel hold the cover plate 400 and first hook or insert it into the slot formed by the L-shaped fold at the bottom of the access port 110. Then, using the lower edge of the access port 110 as the axis, the cover plate 400 is flipped upwards to completely close the access port 110. Finally, the upper edge of the cover plate 400 is locked to the side wall of the housing 100 using fasteners 500. The disassembly process is the reverse.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 8 As shown, on the side wall of the inner liner 200, at the position directly opposite the access port 110, there are several microwave shielding holes 210. The diameter and spacing of these holes have been precisely calculated, and their size is much smaller than the wavelength of microwaves. Therefore, they can effectively prevent microwave energy from leaking to the outside of the inner liner 200, while allowing visible light to pass through.

[0041] See Figure 5 and Figure 7 The lighting component 300 mainly includes a light-transmitting cover 310, a lamp bracket 320, an outer lamp cover 330, and a lamp body.

[0042] The light-transmitting cover 310 is typically made of a high-temperature resistant transparent material. The light-transmitting cover 310 is installed from the inside of the inner liner 200, completely obscuring the aforementioned microwave shielding hole 210. The light-transmitting cover 310 completely isolates the lamp body from moisture and oil contaminants inside the inner liner 200, protecting the lamp fixture.

[0043] The lamp bracket 320 is installed from the outside of the inner tube 200, serving as the fixed base for the entire lighting assembly 300.

[0044] The outer lamp cover 330 is hollow inside to accommodate the lamp body.

[0045] The lamp body is the core of light emission, and LED lamp panels are preferred, which have the advantages of long life and high energy efficiency.

[0046] In some embodiments of this application, the outer lampshade 330 includes a main body portion that accommodates the lamp body and a mounting edge 331 integrally extending from the edge of the main body portion. The lamp bracket 320 has a mounting opening whose size matches that of the main body portion of the outer lampshade 330.

[0047] During assembly, the main body of the outer lampshade 330 first passes through the mounting opening on the lamp holder 320, while its mounting edge 331, being larger than the mounting opening, stops on the surface of the lamp holder 320. When the lamp holder 320 is fastened to the outer wall of the inner liner 200, the mounting edge 331 is precisely abutted against and clamped between the lamp holder 320 and the outer wall of the inner liner 200. The outer lampshade 330 is secured using the clamping force between the lamp holder 320 and the inner liner 200, eliminating the need for additional fasteners 500. This simplifies the number of parts and assembly steps, reduces costs, and provides precise positioning and reliable fastening.

[0048] In order to ensure stable positioning before the outer lamp cover 330 is finally clamped, such as Figure 9 As shown, the outer lamp cover 330 is also provided with one or more snap-fit ​​portions 332. The snap-fit ​​portion 332 is typically a resilient protrusion or spring. When the main body of the outer lamp cover 330 passes through the mounting opening of the lamp holder 320, the snap-fit ​​portion 332 engages with the lamp holder 320, temporarily positioning the outer lamp cover 330 on the lamp holder 320. By adding the snap-fit ​​portion 332 to the outer lamp cover 330, pre-installation of the outer lamp cover 330 is achieved. The outer lamp cover 330 will not wobble or fall off until the final fixing screws are tightened.

[0049] Furthermore, the light-transmitting cover 310 and the lamp holder 320 are connected to each other by at least one fastener passing through the side wall of the inner liner 200, thereby fixing the two to the inner and outer sides of the inner liner 200 respectively.

[0050] Specifically, the fastener is a stud structure 600, which is integrated with the light-transmitting cover 310. The stud structure 600 passes sequentially through the side wall of the inner liner 200 and the lamp holder 320 located on the outside of the inner liner 200, and is then connected to each other by a fastening nut. The stud structure 600 and the fastening nut simultaneously fix and position the three different components: the lamp holder 320, the inner liner 200, and the light-transmitting cover 310. Their clamping force forms an effective seal at the contact surfaces of the components, preventing moisture leakage and simplifying the number of parts and installation steps.

[0051] To improve the structural strength of the cover plate 400 made of thin metal sheet, such as Figure 6 As shown, to prevent bending or vibration during use, the main body of the cover plate 400 is formed with an outwardly protruding reinforcing region 430 by a stamping process. The reinforcing region 430 can be a large, gently sloping dome-shaped protrusion.

[0052] Furthermore, to achieve both aesthetically pleasing and reliable fastener 500 installation, the periphery of the second connecting portion 420 of the cover plate 400, at the location of the mounting through hole, is stamped into an inwardly recessed shape, thus forming a countersunk hole structure 421. The countersunk hole structure 421 can accommodate, for example, the head of a flathead screw or a countersunk screw. When the fastener 500 is tightened, its head can be flush with or even slightly below the surface of the cover plate 400, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing appearance and avoiding the risk of scratching or snagging caused by protruding screw heads.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 3 On the side wall of the housing 100, on both sides of the access port 110, a press-formed reinforcing rib 120 is integrally formed by a stamping process. The press-formed reinforcing rib 120 is a long strip structure that is concave or convex inward or outward, which can significantly enhance the structural rigidity around the access port 110 and effectively resist local deformation or buckling that may occur due to the opening.

[0054] As another implementation, the profiled reinforcing rib can also be designed as a reinforcing frame surrounding the entire perimeter of the access opening, or a triangular reinforcing profile can be set at the corner of the access opening.

[0055] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A cooking apparatus, characterized by, include: The housing has a receiving cavity, and an inspection port is provided on at least one side wall of the housing; The inner liner is housed within the receiving cavity of the box body; A lighting assembly is detachably mounted on the inner liner and is accessible via the access port; A cover plate is detachably installed on the housing to close the access port.

2. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate includes: The first connecting part is positioned and connected to one side edge of the inspection port; The second connection portion is detachably locked to the other edge of the access port by at least one fastener.

3. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first connecting part is an L-shaped folded edge, and a slot is formed between the L-shaped folded edge and the main body of the cover plate for inserting one side edge of the inspection port.

4. The cooking apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The L-shaped fold is formed by bending inward from the lower edge of the cover plate, and the second connecting part is located on the upper edge of the cover plate.

5. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The inner liner has several microwave shielding holes on its side wall; the lighting assembly includes: A light-transmitting cover is fixed to the inner wall of the inner liner to shield the microwave shielding hole; The lamp holder is fixed to the outer wall of the inner liner; An outer lamp cover, which houses the lamp body, is mounted on the lamp bracket.

6. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The outer lampshade includes a main body and a mounting edge extending from the main body; the lamp bracket has a mounting opening, the main body of the outer lampshade passes through the mounting opening, and its mounting edge abuts against the lamp bracket and the outer wall of the inner liner.

7. The cooking apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer lamp cover is provided with an inverted part that engages with the lamp bracket to position the outer lamp cover.

8. The cooking apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The light-transmitting cover and the lamp holder are connected to each other by at least one fastener passing through the side wall of the inner liner, thereby fixing them to the inner and outer sides of the inner liner respectively.

9. The cooking apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The main body of the cover plate has an outwardly protruding reinforcing area; and the second connecting part of the cover plate is provided with a mounting through hole, the periphery of which is recessed inward to form a countersunk hole structure for engaging with the head of the fastener.

10. The cooking apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The side walls of the enclosure are integrally formed with press-formed reinforcing ribs on both sides of the inspection port.

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