Foldable oven handle

Abstract

A foldable oven handle comprises a housing, a handle assembly. The handle assembly comprises a mounting rod, a handle, a rotating shaft, a locking shaft and a spring. The mounting rod is provided with two first through holes, and one end of the handle is provided with two second through holes. The rotating shaft is movably arranged in the first through holes and the second through holes. The handle rotates to drive the rotating shaft to rotate synchronously. The first through holes are provided with two opposite locking grooves. One end of the spring abuts against the inner side wall of the accommodating groove, and the other end of the spring abuts against the locking shaft. When the locking shaft coincides with the locking groove, the spring pushes the locking shaft into the locking groove. The handle can be automatically locked when it is rotated to the target position of folding inwards or turning outwards, and the stable state can be maintained without additional operation, so that the handle is prevented from being accidentally rotated due to accidental touch during use, and the safety and use experience are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of oven technology, and in particular to a foldable oven handle. Background Technology

[0002] Ovens are commonly used cooking appliances in modern homes and the catering industry, widely applied in baking, grilling, drying, and other scenarios. Their core function is to heat food through heating mechanisms such as electric heating elements or gas flames. With the increasing intelligence of kitchen appliances and the development of more compact home spaces, built-in ovens and multi-functional combination ovens have gradually become mainstream choices in modern kitchens due to their space-saving and aesthetically pleasing features. Against this backdrop, the oven handle, as one of the core components for user interaction with the appliance, must not only meet the basic functional requirements of gripping and opening / closing the door, but also consider spatial adaptability and ease of use. Existing technologies have introduced improved solutions for foldable oven handles. These solutions typically use a rotating connection structure between the handle and the mounting base, allowing the handle to rotate relative to the base, thus folding it away when not in use to reduce space occupation. However, existing foldable handles still have technical flaws. Some folding handles only achieve positioning through simple frictional resistance or one-way latches. When accidentally touched by the user or subjected to external impact, the handle can easily rotate unexpectedly, potentially causing abnormal door opening or interference between the handle and the oven body, posing a safety hazard. In addition, to achieve the locking function, some solutions require additional auxiliary structures such as unlocking buttons and levers, requiring users to use both hands or tools to complete the folding / unfolding operation, which is not convenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a foldable oven handle to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] A foldable oven handle includes a housing and a handle assembly mounted on the housing. The handle assembly includes a mounting rod, a handle rotatably mounted on the mounting rod, a pivot connecting the handle and the mounting rod, a locking shaft mounted on the pivot, and a spring sleeved on the pivot. One end of the mounting rod is inserted into the housing, and the other end of the mounting rod has a receiving groove and two first through holes, the first through holes communicating with the receiving groove. One end of the handle has two second through holes. The first through holes and the second through holes are coaxially arranged. The pivot movably passes through the first through holes and the second through holes and is axially limited at both ends. The pivot can rotate within the first through holes. When the handle rotates, it drives the pivot to rotate synchronously. The locking shaft is located on the side wall of the pivot. One of the first through holes has two opposing locking grooves. One end of the spring abuts against the inner side wall of the receiving groove, and the other end abuts against the locking shaft. The spring, in its free state, pushes the locking shaft and the rotating shaft toward the locking groove. When the locking shaft coincides with the locking groove, the spring pushes the locking shaft into the locking groove.

[0005] Furthermore, the first through hole is circular, the second through hole is rectangular, and the rotating shaft is a rounded rectangle.

[0006] Furthermore, the diagonal distance of the rotating shaft is less than the diameter of the first through hole.

[0007] Furthermore, the two locking slots correspond to the two folding states of the handle: inward folding and outward folding.

[0008] Furthermore, the two ends of the rotating shaft are axially limited by limiting members.

[0009] Furthermore, the interior of the housing is hollow.

[0010] Compared with existing technologies, the foldable oven handle provided by this utility model, through the rounded rectangular structure of the rotating shaft and its cooperation with the first and second through holes, ensures both the flexibility of the handle's rotation and avoids excessive shaking during rotation. Simultaneously, the matching design of the locking shaft and the locking groove, combined with the elastic thrust of the spring, automatically locks the handle when it rotates to the target position of inward or outward folding, maintaining a stable state without additional operation. This prevents accidental rotation of the handle due to accidental touch during use, improving safety and user experience. When it is necessary to adjust the handle's state, simply press the rotating shaft to move it axially, compressing the spring and disengaging the locking shaft from the locking groove, thus unlocking it. After release, the spring returns to its original position, and the handle can freely rotate to another target position and automatically lock again. This unlocking operation requires no tools and can be completed with one hand, balancing efficiency and convenience to meet the usage habits of different users. In addition, the handle adopts a foldable design. By folding the handle inward or outward, the space occupied by the handle is effectively reduced, which solves the problem of inconvenient storage caused by the large size of traditional fixed handles. It is especially suitable for built-in ovens or multi-oven combinations, making it convenient for transportation, storage and daily use. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable oven handle provided by this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the handle assembly of a foldable oven handle.

[0013] Figure 3 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the handle assembly of the foldable oven handle.

[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the foldable oven handle assembly after it is folded inward. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described in further detail below. It should be understood that the description of the embodiments of this utility model herein is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0016] like Figures 1 to 4The diagram shown is a structural schematic of the foldable oven handle provided by this utility model. The foldable oven handle includes a housing 10 and a handle assembly 20 disposed on the housing 10. It is conceivable that the foldable oven handle also includes other functional modules, such as heating components and connecting components, etc., which are technologies known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0017] The housing 10 is hollow inside and is used to support the above-mentioned functional modules and other functional components of the oven, such as heating components, baking tray components, etc. Therefore, the housing 10 is provided with a variety of functional structures, such as screws, bolts, heating components, exhaust components, etc., to complete the installation and assembly of the above-mentioned functional modules. These can be set according to actual needs, and will not be described in detail here.

[0018] The handle assembly 20 includes a mounting rod 21, a handle 22 rotatably mounted on the mounting rod 21, a pivot 23 connecting the handle 22 and the mounting rod 21, a locking shaft 24 mounted on the pivot 23, and a spring 25 sleeved on the pivot 23.

[0019] One end of the mounting rod 21 is movably inserted into the housing 10 and can move vertically. The adjustment and subsequent fixing of the adjusting rod 21 are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. The other end of the mounting rod 21 is provided with a receiving groove 211 and two circular first through holes 212.

[0020] The first through hole 212 communicates with the receiving groove 211. One end of the handle 22 is provided with two rectangular second through holes 221. The first through hole 212 and the second through hole 221 are coaxially arranged. The rotating shaft 23 is movably inserted into the first through hole 212 and the second through hole 221 and is provided with retaining springs and other limiting components at both ends for axial limiting.

[0021] The rotating shaft 23 is a rounded rectangle, and the diagonal distance of the rotating shaft 23 is smaller than the diameter of the first through hole 212, so that the rotating shaft 23 can rotate within the first through hole 212 without affecting the mounting rod 21. Since the rotating shaft 23 and the second through hole 221 are both rectangular, rotating the handle 22 can drive the rotating shaft 23 to rotate synchronously.

[0022] The locking shaft 24 is located on the side wall of the rotating shaft 23. Two opposing locking grooves 213 are formed on one of the first through holes 212. The locking grooves 213 accommodate the locking shaft 24, and each groove corresponds to one of the two folded states of the handle 22: inward folding and outward folding. One end of the spring 25 abuts against the inner side wall of the receiving groove 211, and the other end abuts against the locking shaft 24. The spring 25, in its free state, pushes the locking shaft 24 and the rotating shaft 23 towards the locking grooves 213 using its own elastic force.

[0023] When the handle 22 rotates, it drives the rotating shaft 23 and the locking shaft 24 to rotate synchronously. As the rotating shaft 23 rotates, when the locking shaft 24 coincides with the locking groove 213, the spring 25 pushes the locking shaft 24 into the locking groove 213, thereby locking the rotating shaft 23 and the handle 22 so that they cannot rotate. When it is necessary to unlock the handle 22, the operator only needs to press the rotating shaft 23 to move it axially, so that the locking shaft 24 disengages from the locking groove 213 and the spring 25 is compressed, and the handle 22 can be easily unlocked. Rotating again, when rotated to the inward or outward folded state, the locking shaft 24 will coincide with the locking groove 213 again and be pushed in and locked, realizing automatic locking.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the foldable oven handle provided by this utility model, through the rounded rectangular structure of the rotating shaft 23 and its cooperation with the first through hole 212 and the second through hole 221, ensures both the flexibility of the handle 22's rotation and avoids excessive shaking during rotation. Simultaneously, the matching design of the locking shaft 24 and the locking groove 213, combined with the elastic thrust of the spring 25, automatically locks the handle 22 when it rotates to the target position of inward or outward folding, maintaining a stable state without additional operation. This prevents accidental rotation of the handle due to accidental touch during use, improving safety and user experience. When the handle's state needs to be adjusted, simply press the rotating shaft 23 to move it axially, compressing the spring 25 and disengaging the locking shaft 24 from the locking groove 213, thus unlocking it. After release, the spring 25 returns to its original position, allowing the handle 22 to freely rotate to another target position and automatically lock again. This unlocking operation requires no tools and can be completed with one hand, balancing efficiency and convenience to meet the usage habits of different users. In addition, the handle 22 adopts a foldable design. By folding the handle 22 inward or outward, the space occupied by the handle is effectively reduced, which solves the problem of inconvenient storage caused by the large size of traditional fixed handles. It is especially suitable for built-in ovens or multi-oven combinations, making it convenient for transportation, storage and daily use.

[0025] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements within the spirit of the present utility model are covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable oven handle, characterized in that: The foldable oven handle includes a housing, a handle assembly mounted on the housing, and the handle assembly includes a mounting rod, a handle rotatably mounted on the mounting rod, a pivot connecting the handle and the mounting rod, a locking shaft mounted on the pivot, and a spring sleeved on the pivot. One end of the mounting rod is inserted into the housing, and the other end of the mounting rod has a receiving groove and two first through holes communicating with the receiving groove. One end of the handle has two second through holes, and the first through holes and the second through holes are coaxially arranged. The pivot is flexible. The rotating shaft is axially limited at both ends and is inserted into the first and second through holes. The rotating shaft can rotate within the first through hole. When the handle is rotated, it drives the rotating shaft to rotate synchronously. The locking shaft is located on the side wall of the rotating shaft. Two opposing locking grooves are formed on one of the first through holes. One end of the spring abuts against the inner side wall of the receiving groove, and the other end abuts against the locking shaft. The spring pushes the locking shaft and the rotating shaft towards the locking groove in a free state through its own elastic force. When the locking shaft coincides with the locking groove, the spring pushes the locking shaft into the locking groove.

2. The foldable oven handle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first through hole is circular, the second through hole is rectangular, and the rotating shaft is a rounded rectangle.

3. The foldable oven handle as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The diagonal distance of the rotating shaft is less than the diameter of the first through hole.

4. The foldable oven handle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two locking slots correspond to the two folding states of the handle: inward folding and outward folding.

5. The foldable oven handle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The two ends of the rotating shaft are axially limited by limiting components.

6. The foldable oven handle as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The interior of the shell is hollow.

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