Container assembly and cooking apparatus

Abstract

This application provides a container assembly and a cooking device, relating to the field of kitchen appliance technology. The cooking device includes: a housing and a food container disposed within the housing and at least two heating devices, the at least two heating devices being used to heat food within the food container; a cooking plate disposed within the food container having a connecting portion, the connecting portion directly or indirectly abutting against the bottom surface of the food container; a partition disposed within the food container, the edge of the partition abutting against a first surface of the connecting portion opposite to the bottom of the food container and the inner wall of the food container, dividing the food container into at least two cooking chambers; the partition can be selectively moved to change the capacity of the cooking chambers.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202520869294.5, entitled "Cooking Plate, Barrier and Cooking Apparatus", with a priority date of April 30, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of kitchen appliance technology, and more particularly to a container assembly and cooking equipment. Background Technology

[0003] An air fryer is a cooking device that uses hot air convection to create a crispy layer on the surface of food, achieving a similar effect to deep-frying. It is widely popular due to its healthy and convenient cooking method. However, when cooking different volumes of food, users need to use two or more air fryers or other cooking devices with different capacities, which is costly and takes up a lot of kitchen space. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of this application provide a container component and a cooking device.

[0005] The embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0006] This application provides a container assembly including a food container and a cooking plate. The food container has a cooking cavity with a variable capacity. The cooking plate is disposed inside the food container and is used to support the food being cooked. The cooking plate includes a connecting portion, a first cooking portion, and a second cooking portion. The connecting portion is located between the first and second cooking portions. The first and second cooking portions have vent holes, while the connecting portion does not have vent holes or the vent holes are blocked. The connecting portion has a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other, with the second surface facing the bottom surface of the food container. The connecting portion directly or indirectly abuts against the bottom surface of the food container to block the cooking cavities corresponding to the first and second cooking portions.

[0007] In one embodiment of this application, a rib is provided in one of the food container and the connecting part, and the rib protrudes toward and abuts against the other of the food container and the connecting part.

[0008] In one embodiment of this application, the other of the food container and the connecting part is provided with a groove, the groove being recessed in a direction away from the food container and the connecting part, and the protruding rib is fitted into the groove.

[0009] In one embodiment of this application, the container assembly further includes raised ribs respectively provided on the food container and the connecting portion, wherein the raised ribs on the food container and the raised ribs on the connecting portion directly or indirectly abut against each other.

[0010] In one embodiment of this application, the rib includes a first rib formed on the bottom surface of the food container, the first rib abutting against the second surface of the connecting portion.

[0011] In one embodiment of this application, the rib includes a first rib formed on the bottom surface of the food container, and the groove includes a first groove disposed on the second surface of the connecting portion, wherein the first rib is fitted into the first groove.

[0012] In one embodiment of this application, the rib includes a fifth rib formed on the connecting portion, the fifth rib abutting against the bottom surface of the food container.

[0013] In one embodiment of this application, the rib includes a fifth rib formed on the connecting portion, and the groove includes a sixth groove provided on the bottom surface of the food container, with the fifth rib abutting against the sixth groove.

[0014] In one embodiment of this application, the rib includes a second rib formed on the connecting portion, the second rib abutting against the bottom surface of the food container; wherein, a second groove corresponding to the second rib is provided on a first surface of the connecting portion. The container assembly also includes a filler disposed within the second groove.

[0015] In one embodiment of this application, the surface of the filler is flush with the first surface of the connector.

[0016] In one embodiment of this application, the bottom of the second groove is provided with a plurality of limiting holes, and the filler is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions that are adapted to the limiting holes, and the limiting protrusions are fitted into the limiting holes.

[0017] In one embodiment of this application, the container assembly further includes a barrier, one end of which is fixedly or detachably connected to the connecting portion, and the other end of which is connected to or abuts against the bottom surface of the food container.

[0018] In one embodiment of this application, the barrier includes a first barrier and a first barrier protrusion. The first barrier includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the height direction of the food container. The first end of the first barrier is connected to the connecting portion. The first barrier protrusion is disposed at the second end of the first barrier and abuts against the bottom surface of the food container.

[0019] In one embodiment of this application, the container assembly further includes a fastening hole and a fastening protrusion, the fastening hole being formed in the connecting portion. The fastening protrusion is disposed at the first end of the first barrier member, and after passing through the fastening hole, the fastening protrusion is detachably connected to the connecting portion, and the fastening protrusion covers the fastening hole.

[0020] In one embodiment of this application, the connecting portion is provided with a mounting hole to avoid the fastening hole. The barrier also includes a first limiting portion, a second limiting portion, an assembly body, and an assembly protrusion. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively disposed on the third and fourth ends of the first barrier along the width direction of the food container. The first limiting portion and the second limiting portion abut against the inner wall of the food container. A portion of one of the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion extends toward the other to form at least one extension. The first end of the assembly body is connected to the extension, and the assembly protrusion is disposed at the second end of the assembly body. The assembly protrusion passes through the mounting hole and is detachably connected to the connecting portion. The protrusion directions of the assembly protrusion and the fastening protrusion are different.

[0021] In one embodiment of this application, a third groove is provided on the first surface of the connecting portion, and a first through hole is provided at the bottom of the third groove. The barrier includes a second barrier, which passes through the first through hole, with its first end fitted into the third groove and its second end abutting against the bottom surface of the food container.

[0022] In one embodiment of this application, the bottom surface of the food container is provided with a recessed area, and the second end of the second barrier abuts against the recessed area.

[0023] In one embodiment of this application, the ribs include a fourth rib formed on the connecting portion and a third rib formed on the bottom surface of the food container opposite to the fourth rib, the third rib having a second through hole. The barrier includes a third barrier and a second barrier protrusion, one end of the third barrier being connected to the fourth rib. The second barrier protrusion is disposed at the other end of the third barrier, passing through the second through hole and engaging with the third rib.

[0024] In one embodiment of this application, the container assembly further includes a fourth groove, which is disposed on the first surface of the connecting portion corresponding to a fourth rib. A partition is detachably disposed inside the food container to allow for variable capacity of the food container, wherein the side edge of the partition abuts against the inner wall of the food container, and the bottom edge of the partition abuts within the fourth groove.

[0025] In one embodiment of this application, a partition located inside a food container is selectively movable within a preset distance, the preset distance being less than or equal to the width of the connecting portion.

[0026] In one embodiment of this application, the inner wall is provided with at least two sets of mounting positions, and the partition can be selectively disposed in one of the mounting positions; the maximum distance between the mounting positions is less than or equal to a preset distance.

[0027] In one embodiment of this application, the inner wall has at least one slide rail, and the edge of the partition is provided with at least one sliding member. The sliding member is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the partition can slide along the slide rail. The length of the slide rail is less than or equal to a preset distance.

[0028] This application also provides a cooking device, including any of the aforementioned container components.

[0029] In one embodiment of this application, the cooking apparatus further includes a housing and at least two heating devices. The at least two heating devices and a container assembly are disposed within the housing. The at least two heating devices are used to heat a food container in the container assembly, and an abutment portion is provided between the at least two heating devices. The top edge of a partition in the container assembly abuts against the abutment portion.

[0030] In one embodiment of this application, the cooking device further includes at least two covers, corresponding to at least two heating devices disposed above the food container; wherein, adjacent covers in the at least two covers have side edges that are close to each other, the side edges are bent to form flanges, and the flanges form abutment portions.

[0031] The cooking equipment provided in this application has the following technical effects:

[0032] A partition is installed inside the food container to divide it into at least two cooking cavities. The partition can also move within the food container to change the volume of the at least two cooking cavities, allowing users to adjust the volume of the cooking cavities according to the volume of the food. This makes the capacity of the food container variable, meeting users' needs for cooking flexibility, improving the utilization of cooking space, and ensuring that the food is heated evenly.

[0033] At the same time, by making the connecting part of the cooking plate directly or indirectly contact the bottom surface of the food container, the two cooking chambers can be separated, the area below the cooking plate can be sealed, and the area below the cooking plate can be prevented from absorbing heat and flavors. Attached Figure Description

[0034] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application 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 some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0035] Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application along its length. Figure 2 (A-section diagram);

[0036] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application in its width direction. Figure 1 (Cross-section diagram of BB);

[0037] Figure 3 A top cross-sectional view of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application in its height direction. Figure 1 (C-section view);

[0038] Figure 4 Front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0039] Figure 5 A perspective view of the partition of the cooking apparatus provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 6 A perspective view of the cover of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0041] Figure 7 A side cross-sectional view of the cover of the cooking equipment provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0042] Figure 8 A front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided. Figure 1 ( Figure 11 (A-section diagram);

[0043] Figure 9 A perspective view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 10 Structure of the first barrier of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0045] Figure 11 A top view of the food container of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided;

[0046] Figure 12 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of section B;

[0047] Figure 13 The three-dimensional cooking plate of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 1 ;

[0048] Figure 14 Structure of the first barrier of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0049] Figure 15 Front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0050] Figure 16 The three-dimensional cooking plate of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 2 ;

[0051] Figure 17 for Figure 16 Front view of the cooking plate;

[0052] Figure 18 A front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided. Figure 2 ;

[0053] Figure 19 for Figure 8 Enlarged view of section B;

[0054] Figure 20 The three-dimensional cooking plate of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 3 ;

[0055] Figure 21 for Figure 20 Front view of the cooking plate;

[0056] Figure 22 The three-dimensional cooking plate of the cooking device provided in the embodiments of this application Figure 4 ;

[0057] Figure 23 for Figure 22 Front view of the cooking plate;

[0058] Figure 24 A front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided. Figure 3 ;

[0059] Figure 25 for Figure 24 Enlarged view of section A;

[0060] Figure 26 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of section D;

[0061] Figure 27 A front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided. Figure 4 ;

[0062] Figure 28 for Figure 27 Enlarged view of section A;

[0063] Figure 29 for Figure 27 A top view of a food container with a cooking plate inside;

[0064] Figure 30A structural diagram of the third barrier member of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0065] Figure 31 A front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided. Figure 5 ;

[0066] Figure 32 for Figure 31 Enlarged view of section A;

[0067] Figure 33 A front view of the food container of the cooking apparatus provided in the embodiments of this application, wherein a cooking plate is provided. Figure 6 ;

[0068] Figure 34 for Figure 33 Enlarged view of section A.

[0069] Figure label:

[0070] 100 - Food container; 101 - Inner wall; 102 - Slide rail; 103 - Bottom surface; 104 - Protrusion; 105 - Mounting position; 106 - Mounting protrusion; 1031 - Rib; 1032 - Recessed area; 1033 - Third rib; 1034 - Second through hole; 1035 - Sixth groove;

[0071] 200-Heating device; 201-First driving component; 202-Second driving component; 203-Heat dissipation component; 204-Hot air circulation component; 205-Heating element; 206-Cover; 210-Abutting part;

[0072] 300 - Partition; 301 - Partition body; 302 - Annular seal; 3021 - Top end; 3022 - Connecting groove; 3024 - Sliding element;

[0073] 400 - Cooking plate; 401 - Connecting part; 402 - First groove; 411 - First cooking part; 412 - Second cooking part; 4011 - Fastening hole; 4012 - Second groove; 4013 - Third groove; 4014 - Second rib; 4016 - Limiting hole; 4017 - Fourth groove; 4018 - Fourth rib; 4019 - Fifth groove; 4021 - Fifth rib; 4022 - Mounting hole;

[0074] 501-First barrier; 502-Filling member; 503-Second barrier; 504-Third barrier; 5011-First barrier protrusion; 5012-Fastening protrusion; 5013-Third end; 5014-Fourth end; 5015-First limiting part; 5016-Second limiting part; 5017-Extension; 5018-Assembly protrusion; 5031-First end; 5032-Second end; 5041-Second barrier protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0075] To address the problems mentioned in the background technology, related technologies have designed two independent frying drums of different capacities within an air fryer. These drums can be used simultaneously or individually, allowing users to cook large quantities of food using the larger drum. However, the two drums are independent and cannot be combined into a single drum, resulting in low utilization of the overall cooking space. Furthermore, the dual-drum structure makes the air fryer larger, occupying more kitchen countertop space. Building upon this solution, related technologies have also proposed incorporating detachable tiered racks within the air fryer. Users can adjust the rack's position according to the food volume, thereby adjusting the available space within the frying drum. For example, before adding the racks, the bottom layer is used for large-volume cooking; after adding the racks, the upper layers are used for cooking smaller portions. This solution offers variable capacity, a simple structure, and improved utilization of the cooking space. However, tiering affects hot air circulation, leading to uneven heating of the lower layer of food and poor cooking results. Based on the above solutions, related technologies have proposed setting a separate, removable partition in the air fryer to evenly divide the large-capacity frying drum into two separate, smaller-capacity cooking spaces distributed to the left and right. The two separate smaller-capacity cooking spaces can be used for cooking separately or simultaneously. When cooking large-volume foods, the user does not need to use the partition; when cooking small-volume foods, the user uses the partition to isolate the space in the frying drum. The above solutions have variable capacity, simple structure, and improve the utilization rate of the cooking space, while also ensuring that the food is heated evenly.

[0076] However, the partition in the above solution cannot ensure a seal between the two separate cooking spaces, which can easily lead to temperature and flavor mixing, resulting in poor cooking performance.

[0077] The cooking device provided in this application embodiment has a partition inside the food container, thereby dividing the food container into at least two cooking chambers. The partition can also move within the food container to change the volume of the at least two cooking chambers, allowing the user to adjust the volume of the cooking chambers according to the volume of the food, thus achieving variable capacity of the food container. Simultaneously, a barrier structure is provided inside the food container and in the area below the cooking plate to seal the area below the cooking plate and prevent heat and odor transfer from occurring in the lower part of the cooking plate.

[0078] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the embodiments of this application more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0079] The cooking equipment provided in this application embodiment can be an air fryer.

[0080] refer to Figures 1-3 The cooking device includes: a housing, a food container 100 disposed within the housing, and at least two heating elements 200.

[0081] In this embodiment of the application, the width direction of the food container 100 is the x-axis shown in the figure; the length direction of the food container 100 is the y-axis shown in the figure; and the height direction of the food container 100 is the z-axis shown in the figure.

[0082] Along the height direction of the food container 100 (z-axis shown in the figure), at least two heating devices 200 are provided at the food inlet of the food container 100, and at least two heating devices 200 are used to heat the food inside the food container 100.

[0083] At least two heating devices 200 are arranged at a certain distance along the length direction of the food container (y-axis shown in the figure), and an abutment portion 210 is provided between the at least two heating devices 200. The abutment portion 210 is close to the food inlet of the food container 100 and is parallel to the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100.

[0084] The cooking device also includes a cooking plate 400. The cooking plate 400 is horizontally disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100. The cooking plate 400 is provided with a connecting part 401 corresponding to the abutment part 210. The connecting part 401 has a first surface facing away from the bottom of the food container 100 and a second surface facing the bottom of the food container 100.

[0085] The connecting part 401 directly or indirectly abuts against the bottom of the food container 100 to achieve barrier and seal.

[0086] It should be noted that the connecting part 401 is not provided with a vent or the vent is covered. The cooking plate 400 is also provided with a first cooking part 411 and a second cooking part 412. Both the first cooking part 411 and the second cooking part 412 have vents. The connecting part 401 is located between the first cooking part 411 and the second cooking part 412.

[0087] The projection of the connecting part 401 on the height direction of the food container (z-axis shown in the figure) coincides with the projection of the abutting part 210 on the height direction of the food container; that is, the width of the connecting part 401 is less than or equal to the width of the abutting part 210.

[0088] The cooking device also includes at least one partition 300 detachably disposed within the food container 100. The edge of the partition 300 along the height direction (z-axis shown in the figure) of the food container abuts against the abutment portion 210 and the first surface respectively to achieve a seal; the food container 100 has two opposing inner walls 101 along its width direction (x-axis shown in the figure), and both ends of the partition 300 along the width direction (x-axis shown in the figure) of the food container abut against the two opposing inner walls 101 respectively to achieve a seal.

[0089] In other words, the four edges of the partition 300 are sealed, thereby separating at least two sealed cooking chambers within the food container 100. Each heating device 200 corresponds to one cooking chamber, and each heating device 200 is used to heat the corresponding cooking chamber to form two independent hot air circulations within the food container 100. When food is heated in at least two sealed cooking chambers, cross-temperature and cross-flavor transfer can be avoided, ensuring the cooking effect of the food.

[0090] Because other areas of the cooking pan 400 have vents, the lower area of ​​the cooking pan 400 may experience heat and odor transfer. Therefore, a seal is applied between the connecting part 401 and the bottom surface 103 to ensure a seal in the lower area of ​​the cooking pan 400 as well. This comprehensive sealing structure ensures the sealing effect of at least two cooking chambers. An airtightness test (pressure 5 kPa) showed that the leakage rate of at least two cooking chambers was <3%, meeting the sealing standards for commercial baking equipment.

[0091] The partition 300 can be selectively moved within a preset range (preset distance) to change the volume of at least two cooking cavities. The length of the preset range is less than or equal to the width of the abutment portion 210 to ensure a sealed connection of the partition 300.

[0092] When the partition 300 moves to the middle of the food container 100, it divides the food container 100 into at least two cooking cavities of the same volume; when the partition 300 moves to any position away from the food container 100, it divides the food container 100 into at least two cooking cavities of different volumes; when cooking large-volume food, the partition 300 is removed; when cooking small-volume food, the partition 300 is installed and slid according to the volume of the food, so that the capacity of the food container 100 can be varied, improving the utilization rate of the cooking space and ensuring that the food is heated evenly.

[0093] It should be noted that at least two heating elements 200 are installed in the top heating element of the casing, and the food container 100 is removably installed in the bottom part of the casing. Before cooking food using this cooking device, remove the food container 100 and install the partition 300 on the slide rail 102 as needed, dividing the food container 100 into at least two cooking chambers of the same or different volumes. At this point, the front and rear ends of the partition 300 are sealed. Then, place the food into the cooking chambers, and then push the food container 100 into the bottom part of the casing. At this point, the top and bottom ends of the partition 300 are also sealed. After the food is placed into the cooking chamber, the user can also slide the position of the partition 300 to adjust the volume of the cooking chamber as needed, meeting the user's needs for cooking flexibility.

[0094] Continue to refer to Figure 1 In this embodiment of the application, each inner wall 101 has at least one slide rail 102, which extends along the length direction of the food container (y-axis shown in the figure).

[0095] The partition 300 is provided with at least one sliding member along the edge of the food container width direction (x-axis shown in the figure). The at least one sliding member is adapted to at least one slide rail 102 so that the sliding member is slidably connected in the slide rail 102, so that the partition 300 can slide in the food container 100 along the food container length direction (y-axis shown in the figure).

[0096] It should be noted that the contact surface between the slider and the slide rail 102 also has a certain degree of sealing.

[0097] The partition 300 can be selectively slidable to any position on the slide rail 102 via a slider to quickly achieve the variable volume function of at least two cooking cavities. The extension length of the slide rail 102 is the sliding stroke of the slider within the food container 100, and the sliding stroke can be adjusted from 0 to 150 mm.

[0098] refer to Figure 4 In this embodiment of the application, a plurality of protrusions 104 are spaced apart on the inner wall 101, and a slide rail 102 is formed between two adjacent protrusions 104. (See reference) Figure 5 The edge of the partition 300 is provided with a connecting groove 3022, and a sliding member 3024 is provided in the connecting groove 3022.

[0099] The shape and size of the protrusion 104 are adapted to the connecting groove 3022, and the shape and size of the sliding member 3024 are adapted to the slide rail 102, so that the protrusion 104 is slidably connected in the connecting groove 3022 and the protrusion 104 is sealed to the connecting groove 3022; at the same time, the sliding member 3024 is slidably connected in the slide rail 102 and the sliding member 3024 is sealed to the slide rail 102.

[0100] The above structure increases the contact area between the sliding member and the slide rail 102, and can also minimize the gap between the front and rear ends of the partition 300 and the contact surface of the inner wall 101, thereby improving the sealing effect of the front and rear edges of the partition 300.

[0101] Among them, the protrusion 104 is an arc-shaped protrusion, the connecting groove 3022 is an arc-shaped groove; the slide rail 102 is an arc-shaped groove, and the sliding component 3024 is an arc-shaped protrusion. The arc-shaped structure has smooth transition edges and corners, high toughness, and is not easily damaged.

[0102] In this embodiment of the application, the heating device 200 may include two, and the partition 300 may include one, so as to separate two sealed cooking cavities in the food container 100. The two heating devices 200 are respectively used to heat the food in the corresponding cooking cavity.

[0103] Meanwhile, the slide rails 102 may include three, and the three slide rails 102 are set at equal intervals along the height direction of the food container (z-axis shown in the figure). The equal intervals can improve the connection stability of the partition 300, ensure that the partition 300 is subjected to uniform force when sliding, avoid any displacement of the partition 300 at any position that would affect the volume of the cooking cavity, and further ensure the sealing effect of the four edges of the partition 300.

[0104] Continue to refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment of the application, the partition 300 includes: a partition body 301 and an annular sealing member 302 surrounding the edge of the partition body 301. The partition body 301 serves as a support member to support the partition 300 and prevent the partition 300 from bending, which would affect the volume of each cooking cavity; the partition body 301 may be a plate made of aluminum-plated plate or other metal materials.

[0105] The annular seal 302 can contact and engage with its surrounding contact portion 210, food container 100, cooking plate 400, etc., to achieve a seal. Specifically, the top end 3021 of the annular seal 302, along the height direction of the food container (z-axis shown in the figure), is sealed to the contact portion 210. The thickness of the top end 3021 is greater than the thickness of the partition body 301. Increasing the thickness of the top end 3021 increases the contact area between the partition 300 and the contact portion 210, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0106] It should be noted that the annular seal 302 can be high-temperature resistant silicone, with a temperature resistance of up to 250℃. The high-temperature resistant silicone can abut against its surrounding contact parts 210, food container 100, cooking plate 400, etc. to achieve a seal; the high-temperature resistant silicone maintains a compression deformation of 0.3-0.5mm with the slide rail 102.

[0107] In this embodiment, at least two heating devices 200 have different heating temperatures and heating times, or at least two heating devices 200 have the same heating temperature and heating time, to adapt to different cooking needs.

[0108] Continue to refer to Figures 1-3 In this embodiment of the application, at least two heating devices 200 each include: a first driving member 201, a second driving member 202, a heat sink 203, a hot air circulation member 204, and a heating element 205. The first driving member 201 and the second driving member 202 can both be motors, the heat sink 203 can be a cold air fan, the hot air circulation member 204 can be a hot air fan, and the heating element 205 can be a heating tube.

[0109] The heating element 205 is positioned near the food inlet of the food container 100. A hot air circulation element 204 is positioned above the heating element 205. A first driving element 201 drives the hot air circulation element 204 to rotate, allowing the high-temperature heat generated by the heating element 205 to circulate within the food container 100. A heat dissipation element 203 is positioned above the hot air circulation element 204. A second driving element 202 drives the heat dissipation element 203 to rotate, reducing the heat generated by the first and second driving elements 201 and preventing overheating that could affect its use.

[0110] The first drive member 201 and the second drive member 202 have opposite directions of steering. The first drive member 201 can be steered clockwise, and the second drive member 202 can be steered counterclockwise.

[0111] Continue to refer to Figures 1-3 as well as Figure 6 and Figure 7 In this embodiment, at least two heating devices 200 each include a cover 206. The edge of the cover 206 abuts against the edge of the food container 100, and the cover 206 is fixed to the top heating furnace of the housing by screws.

[0112] The heating element 205 and the hot air circulation element 204 are both disposed inside the cover 206, while the first driving element 201, the second driving element 202 and the heat dissipation element 203 are all disposed outside the cover 206 and above the cover 206; the cover 206 is used to isolate the hot air and cold air generated by the heating device 200 to prevent them from affecting each other.

[0113] In this design, at least two covers 206 have their edges adjacent to each other along the length of the food container (y-axis shown in the figure). One cover 206 has a flange on the edge adjacent to the other cover 206, and an abutment portion 210 is provided on the flange. By directly providing the abutment portion 210 on the cover 206, no other structure is needed, which avoids increasing the size of the cooking equipment while reducing costs and manufacturing processes.

[0114] It should be noted that, since a flange has been added to one of the covers 206, the flange occupies the space of the cover 206 itself, thus reducing the space inside the cover 206; therefore, the size and type of the hot air circulation component 204 and the heating component 205 located inside one of the covers 206 will also change.

[0115] In other words, the hot air circulation component 204 located in one of the covers 206 is different from the hot air circulation component 204 located in the other cover 206; or, the heating component 205 located in one of the covers 206 is different from the heating component 205 located in the other cover 206; or, the hot air circulation component 204 and the heating component 205 located in one of the covers 206 are both different from the hot air circulation component 204 and the heating component 205 located in the other cover 206.

[0116] refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 Unlike the above embodiment where the position of the partition 300 is changed by setting the slide rail 102, in this embodiment, each inner wall 101 has at least two mounting positions 105, and the partition 300 can be selectively set in one of the mounting positions 105 to change the volume of at least two cooking cavities.

[0117] In this embodiment, when the partition 300 is disposed in one of the mounting positions 105, the two cooking cavities have the same volume; when the partition 300 is disposed in the other mounting position 105, the two cooking cavities have different volumes.

[0118] In this embodiment, the distance between the two mounting positions 105 is less than or equal to the width of the abutment portion 210. That is, the positions of the two mounting positions 105 do not exceed the range of the abutment portion 210, and when the partition 300 is sealed and connected in either mounting position 105, the sealing connection of the upper and lower edges of the partition 300 can be ensured.

[0119] Continue to refer to Figure 9In this embodiment, each inner wall 101 is provided with at least three spaced mounting protrusions 106, and a mounting position 105 is formed between any two adjacent mounting protrusions 106. The mounting protrusions 106 can serve as reinforcing ribs of the inner wall 101. By setting the mounting protrusions 106 to form the mounting position 105, the strength of the inner wall 101 is ensured. After repeated installation and removal of the partition 300, the integrity of the inner wall 101 can be maintained, preventing the inner wall 101 from bending or being damaged.

[0120] In order to prevent heat and odor from spreading in the lower area of ​​the cooking plate 400, this application makes the connecting part 401 directly or indirectly abut against the bottom surface of the food container 100, thereby blocking the bottom space between the two. The following will be further explained through specific embodiments.

[0121] Example 1:

[0122] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 10 The embodiments of this application include: a first barrier 501.

[0123] The first barrier 501 is disposed between the second surface of the connecting part 401 and the bottom surface 103. The first end of the first barrier 501 abuts against the second surface and forms a permanent connection with the second surface through a secondary injection molding process. The second end of the first barrier 501 is provided with a first barrier protrusion 5011, which abuts against the bottom surface 103, thereby forming a static seal between the first barrier protrusion 5011 and the bottom surface 103 to achieve the sealing of the bottom space of the cooking plate 400.

[0124] The above structure is simple and reliable, has low manufacturing cost, is easy to install and disassemble, and is easy to clean.

[0125] The first barrier 501 can be a high-temperature silicone sealant, and the first barrier protrusion 5011 can be a wave-shaped sealing lip structure with a lip height of 4mm, a compression rebound rate of ≥90%, and a measured leakage of <5ml / min (test pressure 2kPa).

[0126] Example 2:

[0127] refer to Figure 8 as well as Figures 11-14 Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment of the application provides at least one fastening protrusion 5012 at the first end of the first barrier 501. The fastening protrusion 5012 passes through the connecting portion 401, thereby improving the connection strength between the first barrier 501 and the connecting portion 401 and preventing the position of the first barrier 501 from shifting and affecting the sealing effect.

[0128] The connecting part 401 is provided with at least one fastening hole 4011, and each fastening protrusion 5012 is connected to a corresponding fastening hole 4011.

[0129] like Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, the first end and the second end of the first barrier 501 are opposite each other along the height direction of the food container (z-axis shown in the figure), and the first end and the second end are respectively sealed to the second surface and the bottom surface 103; the third end 5013 and the fourth end 5014 of the first barrier 501 are opposite each other along the width direction of the food container (x-axis shown in the figure), and the third end 5013 and the fourth end 5014 abut against the two inner walls 101 of the food container 100 respectively.

[0130] A first limiting part 5015 and a second limiting part 5016 are respectively provided on the third end 5013 and the fourth end 5014. The first limiting part 5015 and the second limiting part 5016 abut against the inner wall of the food container. A portion of the first limiting part 5015 extends toward the second limiting part 5016 to form an extension part 5017. All extensions 5017 are provided on the first surface. The extensions 5017 located on the first limiting part 5015 are spaced apart along the length direction of the food container (y-axis shown in the figure). One extension 5017 of the first limiting part 5015 is correspondingly provided with one of the mounting positions 105, and the other extension 5017 of the first limiting part 5015 is correspondingly provided with the other mounting position 105. When the partition 300 is provided in one mounting position 105, the partition 300 also abuts against the first limiting part 5015. When the partition 300 is provided in another mounting position 105, the partition 300 also abuts against the second limiting part 5016.

[0131] In other words, the first limiting part 5015 and the second limiting part 5016 can further limit and fix the partition 300 at the bottom of the partition 300; at the same time, the first limiting part 5015 and the second limiting part 5016 can also position the partition 300, thereby improving the connection efficiency between the partition 300 and the mounting position 105.

[0132] The extensions 5017 of the first limiting part 5015 and the second limiting part 5016 include ends near the first surface, each provided with a mounting protrusion 5018. At the same time, the first surface is also provided with a mounting hole 4022 adapted to the mounting protrusion 5018. The mounting protrusion 5018 passes through the mounting hole 4022 and connects with the first barrier 501 to improve the connection stability of the first limiting part 5015 and the second limiting part 5016, and further improve the connection strength between the first barrier 501 and the connecting part 401.

[0133] Example 3:

[0134] refer to Figure 15This embodiment includes a first rib 1031 disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100. The first rib 1031 abuts against the second surface to achieve a seal. No other sealing components are required, resulting in low manufacturing cost and a simple structure.

[0135] The contact gap between the first rib 1031 and the second surface is less than 0.2mm, ensuring that there is no cross-contamination of temperature or odor during hot air circulation.

[0136] Example 4:

[0137] refer to Figure 16 and Figure 17 Based on embodiment 3, it further includes: a first groove 402 provided on the second surface, the shape and size of which are adapted to the first rib 1031, and the first rib 1031 is fitted into the first groove 402 to achieve sealing.

[0138] The first rib 1031 is fitted into the first groove 402, which can increase the contact area between the first rib 1031 and the second surface, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0139] Example 5:

[0140] refer to Figures 18-21 Based on Example 3, it also includes: a filler 502 and a second rib 4014.

[0141] The first surface is also provided with a second groove 4012, which is recessed toward the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100 to form a second rib 4014 in the connecting part 401; the second rib 4014 is opposite to and abuts against the first rib 1031 to achieve a seal. No other sealing element is required, resulting in low manufacturing cost and simple structure.

[0142] Meanwhile, the filler 502 is disposed in the second groove 4012, and the surface of the filler 502 is flush with the surface of the connecting part 401 to fill the second groove 4012 and ensure the flatness of the front of the cooking plate 400.

[0143] Among them, filler 502 can be a high-temperature resistant silicone part.

[0144] refer to Figure 19 , Figure 22 and Figure 23 In this embodiment, the bottom of the second groove 4012 is also provided with a plurality of limiting holes 4016. The plurality of limiting holes 4016 are arranged at equal intervals along the width direction of the food container (x-axis shown in the figure). The surface of the filling member 502 that abuts against the second groove 4012 can also be provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions that are adapted to the shape and size of the limiting holes 4016, so that when the second barrier member 503 is placed in the second groove 4012, the limiting protrusions are fitted into the limiting holes 4016.

[0145] Increase the connection strength between the filler 502 and the second groove 4012 to prevent the filler 502 from coming out of the second groove 4012.

[0146] Example 6:

[0147] refer to Figure 24 and Figure 25 Unlike embodiment 5, the second rib 4014 is misaligned and abuts against the first rib 1031 to achieve a seal. No other sealing elements are required, resulting in low manufacturing costs and a simple structure.

[0148] Meanwhile, the misalignment of the second rib 4014 with the first rib 1031 can increase the contact area between the second rib 4014 and the first rib 1031, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0149] Example 7:

[0150] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 26 This embodiment includes: a second barrier 503.

[0151] The first surface is provided with a third groove 4013, and the first end 5031 of the second barrier 503 is disposed in the third groove 4013. The surface of the first end 5031 is exposed inside the food container 100 through the opening of the third groove 4013, and the surface of the first end 5031 is flush with the surface of the connecting part 401. This is to fill the third groove 4013 and ensure the flatness of the connecting part 401.

[0152] The bottom of the third groove 4013 is provided with a first through hole. The second end 5032 of the second barrier 503 passes through the first through hole between the second surface and the bottom surface 103 and abuts against the bottom surface 103 to achieve a seal.

[0153] This improves the connection strength of the second barrier 503, preventing it from deviating from the connection part 401, and has low manufacturing cost and simple structure.

[0154] The second barrier 503 can be a high-temperature resistant silicone component.

[0155] Continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 26 In this embodiment, a recessed area 1032 is also provided on the bottom surface 103, and the second end 5032 can abut against the recessed area 1032.

[0156] Example 8:

[0157] Reference 7. Figures 27-30 This embodiment includes: a third barrier 504 and a fourth rib 4018.

[0158] The first surface is provided with at least two fourth grooves 4017, each fourth groove 4017 corresponding to a mounting position 105. When the partition 300 is selectively disposed in one of the mounting positions 105, the partition 300 abuts against one of the fourth grooves 4017. The fourth grooves 4017 can position the partition 300, improving the connection efficiency between the partition 300 and the mounting position 105.

[0159] The fourth groove 4017 is recessed toward the bottom surface 103 of the food container to form a fourth rib 4018 in the connecting portion 401. One end of the third barrier 504 is fixedly connected to the top of the fourth rib 4018, and the other end of the third barrier 504 has at least one second barrier protrusion 5041, which passes through the bottom surface 103 to achieve a sealed connection.

[0160] The bottom surface 103 of the food container 100 is provided with at least two third ribs 1033, each of which is opposite to and spaced apart from a corresponding fourth rib 4018. Each third rib 1033 is provided with at least one second through hole 1034, through which a second blocking protrusion 5041 passes and is sealed to the second through hole 1034. The third ribs 1033 provide a receiving area for the second blocking protrusion 5041, preventing the second blocking protrusion 5041 from protruding from the outer surface of the food container 100 and ensuring the flatness of the outer surface of the food container 100.

[0161] The third rib 1033 may be provided with three second through holes 1034, and the three second through holes 1034 are provided at the same distance along the width direction of the food container (x-axis shown in the figure).

[0162] The third barrier 504 can be a high-temperature resistant silicone component.

[0163] Example 9:

[0164] refer to Figure 31 and Figure 32 In this embodiment, the fifth rib 4021 is included.

[0165] The first surface is provided with a fifth groove 4019, which is recessed toward the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100 to form a fifth rib 4021 in the connecting part 401.

[0166] The fifth convex rib 4021 abuts against the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100 to achieve a barrier.

[0167] The fifth rib 4021 has a contact gap of less than 0.2mm with the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100, ensuring that there is no cross-contamination of temperature or odor during hot air circulation.

[0168] This embodiment also includes a sixth groove 1035 disposed on the bottom surface 103 of the food container 100, and a fifth rib 4021 abutting within the sixth groove 1035 to achieve barrier or seal. No other sealing elements are required, resulting in low manufacturing cost and a simple structure.

[0169] The distance between at least two mounting positions 105 is greater than the width of the fifth groove 4019, so as to avoid the setting of the fifth groove 4019 affecting the installation of the partition 300.

[0170] Example 10:

[0171] refer to Figure 33 and Figure 34 Unlike embodiment 9, in this embodiment, the distance between at least two mounting positions 105 is less than the width of the fifth groove 4019.

[0172] When the partition 300 is optionally installed in one of the mounting positions 105, the partition 300 will abut against the fifth groove 4019. The fifth groove 4019 can position the partition 300 and improve the connection efficiency between the partition 300 and the mounting position 105.

[0173] In summary, this application provides a cooking plate, a barrier, and a cooking device. The cooking device includes a housing, a food container 100 disposed within the housing, and at least two heating devices 200 for heating food within the food container 100. A cooking plate 400 is disposed within the food container 100, and a connecting portion 401 is provided on the cooking plate 400. The connecting portion 401 has a first surface facing away from the bottom of the food container 100 and a second surface facing the bottom of the food container 100. The connecting portion 401 is connected to the food container 100. The bottoms are directly or indirectly abutted to achieve a seal; at least one partition 300 is provided inside the food container 100, the edge of the partition 300 along the height direction of the food container (z-axis shown in the figure) abuts against the first surface to achieve a seal; the edge of the partition 300 along the width direction of the food container (x-axis shown in the figure) abuts against two opposite inner walls 101 to achieve a seal; thereby dividing at least two cooking cavities inside the food container 100; the partition 300 can be selectively moved within a preset range to change the volume of at least two cooking cavities.

[0174] At least two cooking chambers are separated within the food container 100 by a partition 300. Each heating device 200 corresponds to one cooking chamber, and each heating device 200 is used to heat its corresponding cooking chamber to form two independent hot air circulations within the food container 100. The partition 300 can also selectively slide within the food container 100 to change the volume of the at least two cooking chambers. When cooking large-volume food, the partition 300 is removed; when cooking small-volume food, the partition 300 is installed and slid according to the volume of the food, making the capacity of the food container 100 variable, improving the utilization of the cooking space, and ensuring that the food is heated evenly. After the food is placed in the cooking chamber, the user can also slide the position of the partition 300 as needed to adjust the volume of the cooking chamber again, meeting the user's need for cooking flexibility.

[0175] This application embodiment includes a cooking plate used in a cooking device to support the object being cooked. The cooking plate includes a connecting portion and a first cooking portion, with the connecting portion adjacent to the first cooking portion. The first cooking portion has a vent hole. The connecting portion either does not have a vent hole or the vent hole is blocked. In this case, the connecting portion is located at the edge of the cooking plate, and the blocking is generally caused by a barrier.

[0176] This application embodiment includes a barrier member configured to be disposed within a food container. The barrier member includes an end and a body. The end is used to block airflow in the vertical direction, and the body is used to block airflow in the direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The end may be connected to or not connected to the body. The end may be disposed at a corresponding position on a cooking plate or connected to the body, while the body is strip-shaped, and its upper part may be provided with a mounting structure for connection to the cooking plate.

[0177] In other embodiments of this application, the cooking device may be an air fryer, including a sealing element (corresponding to a barrier), a frying drum (corresponding to a food container), a baking tray (corresponding to a cooking tray), a partition, a reflector (corresponding to a cover), and two hot air assemblies (corresponding to two heating devices). The sealing element is placed under the baking tray, its top fixed to the baking tray, and its bottom contacting the bottom plane of the frying drum to form a seal. A transverse sliding rail structure is provided on the side wall of the frying drum, located in the middle of the frying drum. The sliding rail structure can contact and cooperate with the silicone structure on the partition to form a seal. Within the moving range of the baking tray that contacts the partition, no vent is provided (or if a vent is provided, it is blocked by the sealing element during assembly and cannot function as a vent), and the partition can contact the baking tray to form a seal.

[0178] The partition is a metal sheet with a silicone-coated perimeter, allowing it to seal against the metal reflector, frying drum, and baking tray. The reflector has a plane with a certain range of motion, and the top of the partition abuts against it to create a seal. Two identical hot air units are positioned between them, with the reflector's moving plane positioned between them. The partition's movable range also lies between these two hot air units. The motors of both hot air units rotate counter-clockwise or in the opposite direction. When the partition is inserted into the frying drum, it can slide left and right within the drum's sliding rail structure to change the space on either side, quickly enabling variable cooking space within the frying drum. The upper part of the partition seals against the top reflector, while the left, right, and lower ends seal against the frying basket and baking tray, respectively. The sealing elements contact the baking tray and the bottom plane of the frying drum to create a seal. This achieves separation and sealing of the space below the baking tray and above the bottom plane of the frying drum, solving the problem of temperature and odor cross-contamination between the two cavities. The frying drum has three horizontal slide rails on its side wall. The partition can slide on the slide rails. The length of the slide rails determines the range of movement of the partition. The silicone on the partition can be pressed tightly against the left and right sides to form a seal. The bottom plane of the frying drum contacts the sealing element to form a seal.

[0179] The partition is a flat structure made of aluminized sheet or other metal materials, surrounded by a high-temperature resistant silicone layer with a temperature resistance greater than 250℃, a Shore hardness of 50±5, and a silicone layer thickness of 2.5mm. The silicone layer has wavy sealing lips on both sides, which can cooperate with the guide rail structure on the side wall of the fryer to form a seal. The interference fit between the silicone and the fryer rail structure is 0.5mm. The silicone can also contact and seal with the surrounding reflectors, fryer, baking tray, etc. The partition can also be bent, such as in an L-shape, allowing for more personalized adjustments to the cooking space, with corresponding adjustments to the sealing structure.

[0180] The baking tray has a flat section in the middle, without any openings (or if there are openings, they are blocked by the seals during assembly, preventing ventilation). The partition can be pressed against the baking tray to achieve a seal, and the middle section connects to the bottom seal. The seal is made of high-temperature resistant material, with its top secured to the baking tray surface using a rubber coating process, and its bottom contacting the bottom of the fryer bucket to form a seal. A flat surface is located on the reflector, in the center between the two hot air components, and the partition can move along this surface. The silicone sealant around the partition presses against the flat surface on the reflector to create a seal.

[0181] In some embodiments of this application, the sealing element is made of high-temperature silicone. The top is permanently connected to the bottom of the baking pan through a secondary injection molding process. The bottom of the sealing element is provided with a wave-shaped sealing lip structure with a lip height of 4mm and a compression rebound rate of ≥90%. The bottom of the sealing element forms a static seal with the frying bucket plane, and the leakage is <5ml / min (test pressure 2kPa), thus achieving the sealing of the space at the bottom of the baking pan. The frying bucket is made of aluminized sheet by stamping. A transverse slide rail structure is provided in the middle of the side wall. The slide rail surface is polished. The slide rail structure adopts a dovetail groove structure (either concave or convex), with a groove depth of 3mm, an opening width of 8mm, and a slide rail length of 150mm±5%. When the partition is pushed to the left limit position, the cooking space on the left is reduced to 30% of the original volume, and the right is expanded to 70%. The slide rail structure can achieve precise position adjustment, with a minimum adjustment unit of 5mm. After the partition is divided, the temperature difference is ≤15℃ (compared to the temperature difference of >40℃ in the traditional structure), and the odor penetration rate is reduced by 92%, achieving the effect of adjustable cooking space. The baking tray is made of reinforced aluminized sheet by stamping. A non-perforated flat area is located in the center of the tray, its width matching the travel of the partition. The tray is placed at the bottom of the frying tub, and its non-perforated flat area forms a surface contact seal with the silicone layer at the bottom of the partition. The reflector is made of galvanized sheet by stamping and is fixed to the insulation layer of the fryer with screws. It has a flat contact area, the width of which matches the travel of the partition. The surface roughness Ra of the flat contact area is ≤0.8μm, and it can make contact and seal with the silicone sealant at the top of the partition. The interference fit between the partition silicone sealant and the flat area is 0.5mm. The partition is inserted laterally into the frying drum via a sliding rail structure. The silicone layer of the partition and the sliding rail form an interference fit. The non-porous flat area on the baking tray forms a contact seal with the silicone at the bottom of the partition. The bottom of the seal maintains an elastic contact with the bottom surface of the frying drum with a compression of 1.5±0.5mm, and the leakage is <5ml / min (test pressure 2kPa). The flat area of ​​the reflector forms a line contact seal with the silicone at the top of the partition, ensuring no crossflow during hot air circulation (wind speed 3-6m / s). When the partition slides on the sliding rail (stroke adjustable from 0-150mm), the silicone layer on the partition maintains a compression deformation of 0.3-0.5mm with the sliding rail. The non-porous area of ​​the baking tray forms a sliding seal with the bottom of the partition. The contact pressure is maintained by the weight of the partition and the interference seal force between the top of the partition and the silicone. The seal maintains an elastic contact seal with the bottom surface of the frying drum, and the reflector forms a seal with the silicone at the top of the partition. Through a comprehensive multi-layer dynamic sealing structure, a complete sealing system is formed, achieving an adjustable sealing method for the air fryer's cooking space. The leakage rate is <3% after airtightness testing (pressure 5kPa).

[0182] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the frying drum structure is provided with raised ribs, the ribs are 13.5mm high and 8mm wide, the central area of ​​the baking tray is provided with a non-perforated flat area, the width of the flat area matches the stroke of the partition, the left and right sides of the baking tray are provided with corresponding clearance, the raised ribs of the frying drum can contact the baking tray to form a seal, the contact gap is less than 0.2mm, ensuring that there is no cross-contamination of temperature and flavor during hot air circulation.

[0183] In some embodiments of this application, the baking tray has downward-protruding ribs, 5mm high and 5mm wide, and the bottom of the frying drum has upward-protruding ribs, 9mm high and 8mm wide. The central area of ​​the baking tray has a non-perforated flat area, the width of which matches the shape of the partition. The recessed portion is filled with silicone to keep the top of the baking tray flat. The downward-protruding ribs of the baking tray and the upward-protruding ribs at the bottom of the frying drum can contact each other to form a seal, isolating the space below the baking tray surface and preventing cross-contamination of temperature and flavor.

[0184] In some embodiments of this application, a variable-capacity air fryer includes a frying drum, a partition, a baking tray, and a bottom silicone seal. The frying drum sidewall does not have a sliding guide rail structure, but it has a limiting structure that allows the partition to be inserted into the frying drum from top to bottom. The limiting structure can fix the partition upright in this position, and the limiting structure has two positions: a first position and a second position. The partition is a metal plate with silicone covering all four sides. The silicone can contact the limiting structure on the left and right sides of the frying drum, the bottom with the baking tray, and the top with the reflector to form a seal. A fixing hole is provided in the central area of ​​the baking tray, through which the mushroom-shaped structure of the bottom silicone seal can be fixed. The bottom silicone seal is made of high-temperature resistant silicone material. Its left and right sides can contact the sidewall of the frying drum to form a seal, and the top of the seal has a mushroom-shaped fixing structure that can be fixed together with the baking tray. The bottom silicone seal maintains elastic contact and a seal with the bottom surface of the frying drum. This solution mainly utilizes the bottom silicone component to form a seal with the frying drum, isolating the space below the baking tray plane. Specifically, the bottom silicone seal is fixed to the baking tray via a mushroom-shaped fixing structure, and then placed together into the frying bucket. The bottom silicone seal makes an interference fit with the bottom of the frying bucket, with an interference of 0.3mm, forming an interference seal. Next, the partition is inserted from top to bottom into the limiting structure of the frying bucket and then into the baking tray surface. At this point, the silicone sides of the partition seal with the frying bucket, and the bottom seals with the baking tray surface, dividing the cooking space of the frying bucket into two small, independent spaces. Finally, the frying bucket is pushed into the pot body, and the partition contacts the sealing surface of the reflector, forming an interference seal. Thus, the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the partition, as well as the area below the baking tray surface, all have contact or interference fits forming seals, transforming the large cooking space of the frying bucket into two smaller capacities.

[0185] Meanwhile, since the four edges of the partition 300 are sealed, food heated in at least two cooking chambers can avoid cross-contamination of temperature and flavor, ensuring the cooking effect. Furthermore, the cooking plate 400 and the bottom surface 103 are sealed again, so that the area below the cooking plate 400 is also sealed, further preventing cross-contamination of temperature and flavor in the area below the cooking plate 400.

[0186] The various embodiments or embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0187] It should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "embodiment," "exemplary embodiment," "some embodiments," etc., mentioned in the specification indicate that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Moreover, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments, whether explicitly described or not, is within the knowledge scope of those skilled in the art.

[0188] Generally speaking, terms should be understood at least in part by their use in context. For example, at least in part by context, the term "one or more" as used in the text can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic of the singular meaning, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics of the plural meaning. Similarly, at least in part by context, terms such as "a" or "the" can also be understood to convey either singular or plural usage.

[0189] It should be readily understood that the terms “on,” “above,” and “on top of” in this disclosure should be interpreted in the broadest possible sense, such that “on” means not only “directly on something” but also “on something” with an intermediate feature or layer therebetween, and that “above” or “on top of” means not only “on top of something” but also “on top of something” without an intermediate feature or layer therebetween (i.e., directly on something).

[0190] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as "below," "below," "under," "above," and "above" may be used to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to other elements or features as shown in the figures. Spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation other than those shown in the figures. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

[0191] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A container component, characterized in that, include: Food container with a cooking cavity of variable capacity; A cooking plate is disposed inside the food container. The cooking plate is used to support the object being cooked. The cooking plate includes a connecting part, a first cooking part, and a second cooking part. The connecting part is located between the first cooking part and the second cooking part. The first cooking part and the second cooking part have vent holes. The connecting part does not have vent holes or the vent holes are blocked. The connecting part has a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other. The second surface faces the bottom surface of the food container. The connecting part directly or indirectly abuts against the bottom surface of the food container to block the cooking cavity corresponding to the first cooking part and the cooking cavity corresponding to the second cooking part.

2. The container assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container component also includes: One of the food container and the connecting part is provided with a rib, which protrudes toward and abuts against the other of the food container and the connecting part.

3. The container assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The food container and the other of the connecting parts are provided with a groove, the groove being recessed in a direction away from the food container and the connecting part, and the rib is fitted into the groove.

4. The container assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container component also includes: Raised ribs are provided on the food container and the connecting part, and the raised ribs on the food container and the raised ribs on the connecting part directly or indirectly abut against each other.

5. The container assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rib includes a first rib formed on the bottom surface of the food container, the first rib abutting against the second surface of the connecting portion; or The rib includes a first rib formed on the bottom surface of the food container, and the groove includes a first groove provided on the second surface of the connecting part, wherein the first rib is fitted into the first groove.

6. The container assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rib includes a fifth rib formed on the connecting portion, the fifth rib abutting against the bottom surface of the food container; or The rib includes a fifth rib formed on the connecting portion, and the groove includes a sixth groove provided on the bottom surface of the food container, wherein the fifth rib abuts against the sixth groove.

7. The container assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rib includes a second rib formed on the connecting portion, the second rib abutting against the bottom surface of the food container; wherein, the first surface of the connecting portion has a second groove corresponding to the second rib; The container assembly also includes a filler disposed within the second groove.

8. The container assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The surface of the filler is flush with the first surface of the connector; and / or The bottom of the second groove is provided with multiple limiting holes, and the filler is provided with multiple limiting protrusions that are adapted to the limiting holes. The limiting protrusions are fitted into the limiting holes.

9. The container assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The container component also includes: A barrier element, one end of which is fixedly or detachably connected to the connecting part, and the other end of which is connected to or abuts against the bottom surface of the food container.

10. The container assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The barrier includes: A first barrier member, comprising a first end and a second end opposite to each other along the height direction of the food container, wherein the first end of the first barrier member is connected to the connecting portion; A first barrier protrusion is disposed at the second end of the first barrier member, and the first barrier protrusion abuts against the bottom surface of the food container.

11. The container assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that, The container component also includes: Fastening holes are provided in the connecting part; A fastening protrusion is provided at the first end of the first barrier member. The fastening protrusion is detachably connected to the connecting part after passing through the fastening hole, and the fastening protrusion covers the fastening hole.

12. The container assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The connecting part is provided with a mounting hole that avoids the fastening hole; The barrier also includes: The first limiting part and the second limiting part are respectively disposed on the third end and the fourth end of the first barrier member opposite to each other along the width direction of the food container. The first limiting part and the second limiting part abut against the inner wall of the food container. A portion of one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part extends toward the other of the first limiting part and the second limiting part to form at least one extension. The assembly body and the assembly protrusion are provided. The first end of the assembly body is connected to the extension. The assembly protrusion is provided at the second end of the assembly body. The assembly protrusion passes through the mounting hole and is detachably connected to the connecting part. The protrusion directions of the assembly protrusion and the fastening protrusion are different.

13. The container assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The first surface of the connecting part is provided with a third groove, and the bottom of the third groove is provided with a first through hole; The barrier includes: The second barrier is inserted into the first through hole, with its first end fitted into the third groove and its second end abutting against the bottom surface of the food container.

14. The container assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the food container is provided with a recessed area, and the second end of the second barrier abuts against the recessed area.

15. The container assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ribs include a fourth rib formed on the connecting portion and a third rib formed on the bottom surface of the food container opposite to the fourth rib, and the third rib is provided with a second through hole. The barrier includes: The third barrier, one end of which is connected to the fourth rib; The second blocking protrusion is disposed at the other end of the third blocking member, and the second blocking protrusion passes through the second through hole and is engaged with the third protruding rib.

16. The container assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that, The container component also includes: The fourth groove is disposed on the first surface of the connecting part, corresponding to the fourth rib; A partition is detachably disposed inside the food container to allow the capacity of the food container to be variable, wherein the side edge of the partition abuts against the inner wall of the food container, and the bottom edge of the partition abuts against the fourth groove.

17. The container assembly according to claim 16, characterized in that, The partition located inside the food container can be selectively moved within a preset distance, the preset distance being less than or equal to the width of the connecting part; The inner wall is provided with at least two sets of mounting positions, and the partition can be selectively disposed in one of the mounting positions; the maximum distance between the mounting positions is less than or equal to the preset distance; or The inner wall has at least one slide rail, and the edge of the partition is provided with at least one sliding member. The sliding member is slidably connected to the slide rail, and the partition can slide along the slide rail. The length of the slide rail is less than or equal to the preset distance.

18. A cooking appliance, characterized in that, include: The container assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. The cooking apparatus according to claim 18, characterized in that, Also includes: chassis; At least two heating devices are disposed within the housing, the at least two heating devices are used to heat the food container in the container assembly, and the at least two heating devices have an abutting portion between them; The top edge of the partition in the container assembly abuts against the abutting portion.

20. The cooking apparatus according to claim 19, characterized in that, The cooking equipment also includes: At least two covers, corresponding to at least two of the heating devices, are disposed above the food container; wherein, adjacent covers in the at least two covers have side edges that are close to each other, the side edges are bent to form flanges, and the flanges form the abutment portions.

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