Cooking appliance

Abstract

The utility model relates to domestic appliance technical field discloses cooking utensil, cooking utensil includes cooking cavity, the front side opening of cooking cavity, heating element sets up in the top wall inside of cooking cavity, baking tray, the support boss for supporting baking tray is provided on the lateral wall of cooking cavity, and the baking tray is connected and is limited on the support boss, the lateral wall of baking tray one side is provided with the gap, and the gap is used for avoiding heating element when installing the baking tray, when baking tray installs to the preset cooking position in cooking cavity, the upside of baking tray and the top wall abutment cooperation of cooking cavity, the lateral wall of baking tray setting gap and the back wall abutment cooperation of cooking cavity. The above -mentioned design makes the relatively closed space between baking tray, the top wall of cooking cavity and the back wall of cooking cavity, and heating element is in this closed space, plays the role of heat insulation, reduces the radiation of heat to the space outside baking tray, improves the cooking efficiency, solves the problem that the heat loss of heating element of cooking utensil in prior art is big, and the cooking efficiency is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, specifically to a cooking utensil. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing cooking appliances include an air fryer function. By incorporating an air fryer structure into the cooking appliance, it can enhance its functionality, offer multiple cooking methods, eliminate the need for a separate air fryer, and save space for users.

[0003] In existing cooking appliances with air frying functions, the heating element is generally located above the top plate of the cooking cavity and radiates into the cavity through heat dissipation holes on the top plate. This results in some heat loss, and the heat radiates to the surrounding area, reducing cooking efficiency and requiring longer cooking time, which affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a cooking appliance to solve the problems of large heat loss and low cooking efficiency of the heating element in existing cooking appliances.

[0005] This utility model provides a cooking appliance, comprising: a cooking cavity with a front opening; a heating element disposed on the inner side of the top wall of the cooking cavity; and a baking pan, wherein a supporting boss for supporting the baking pan is provided on the side wall of the cooking cavity, and the baking pan is snapped and limited on the supporting boss; a notch is provided on one side wall of the baking pan to avoid the heating element when the baking pan is installed, and when the baking pan is installed in a preset cooking position in the cooking cavity, the upper side of the baking pan abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the side wall of the baking pan with the notch abuts against the rear wall of the cooking cavity.

[0006] Beneficial effects: When the baking pan is installed in the preset cooking position in the cooking cavity, the upper side of the baking pan abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the side wall of the baking pan with a notch abuts against the rear wall of the cooking cavity. This can form a relatively closed space between the baking pan, the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity. The heating element is located in this closed space, which can play a heat insulation role, reduce the radiation of heat to the space outside the baking pan, and improve cooking efficiency.

[0007] After the baking pan is installed in the preset cooking position inside the cooking cavity, close the cooking appliance door and start the cooking process. The heating element generates heat, and hot air circulates in the closed space formed between the baking pan, the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity to heat the food.

[0008] In one optional embodiment, when the baking pan is located in the preset cooking position, the heating element is located within the enclosed space formed by the baking pan, the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity.

[0009] Beneficial effects: The heating element is located in the enclosed space formed by the top wall of the baking pan and the rear wall of the cooking cavity. This reduces the amount of heat radiated from the heating element to other parts of the cooking cavity. More of the heat generated by the heating element is used to heat the food, shortening the cooking time and improving cooking efficiency. Furthermore, there is no obstruction between the heating element and the food, resulting in better cooking results.

[0010] In one optional embodiment, the notch is configured such that: the distance between the bottom of the notch and the top wall of the cooking cavity is d1, the distance between the bottom of the heating element and the top wall of the cooking cavity is d2, d1 > d2; the width of the notch is L1, and the length of the heating element in the horizontal direction parallel to the rear wall of the cooking cavity is L2, L1 > L2.

[0011] Beneficial effects: When the upper side of the baking pan abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity, because the heating element is located below the top wall of the cooking cavity, if the baking pan does not have a notch or the notch size is too small, the baking pan will collide with the heating element during the installation process. If the distance between the bottom of the notch and the top wall of the cooking cavity is greater than the distance between the bottom of the heating element and the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the width of the notch is greater than the length of the heating element in the horizontal direction parallel to the rear wall of the cooking cavity, the notch can allow the heating element to pass through, ensuring that the baking pan is installed normally.

[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a circulating fan disposed above the cooking cavity, the circulating fan's horizontal projection being located within the baking pan.

[0013] Beneficial effects: The circulating fan is located above the cooking cavity, and its horizontal projection is inside the baking pan. This allows hot air circulation to form within the enclosed space formed by the baking pan, the top wall of the cooking cavity, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity, ensuring that the air frying function of the cooking appliance can be used normally.

[0014] In one alternative embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes: An air fryer container, which is detachably installed inside the baking pan, is used to hold food to be cooked, and the air fryer container has a mesh structure.

[0015] Beneficial effects: When using an air fryer with a mesh structure inside the baking pan to hold food, oil or other liquids produced during cooking can flow out through the mesh structure, preventing them from accumulating inside the air fryer and affecting the cooking results. In addition, the mesh structure allows hot air to pass through, heating the food from multiple angles and improving the cooking quality.

[0016] In one optional embodiment, the bottom of the air fryer is provided with a plurality of support feet, which are spaced apart at the bottom edge of the air fryer.

[0017] Beneficial effects: Adding support feet to the bottom of the air fryer prevents the bottom of the air fryer from directly contacting the baking pan. Without support feet, liquids produced during cooking cannot drain smoothly through the mesh structure at the bottom of the air fryer, and there is no hot air circulation at the bottom. With support feet, there is a certain distance between the bottom of the air fryer and the baking pan, allowing hot air to circulate and heat the bottom of the food. Furthermore, liquids produced during cooking can drain smoothly through the mesh structure, improving the cooking quality of the food.

[0018] In one optional embodiment, a groove is provided on the inner side of the bottom wall of the baking pan for placing the air fryer. The groove is located at the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan, and is arranged on opposite sides or in a U-shape.

[0019] Beneficial effects: A groove is set on the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan to hold the air fryer. The support feet of the air fryer are placed in the groove, which can fix the air fryer and prevent the food from spilling out when the air fryer shakes during the installation and removal of the baking pan.

[0020] In one optional embodiment, the distance between the supporting boss and the top wall of the cooking cavity is d3, and the distance between the bottom surface of the cooking cavity and the top wall of the cooking cavity is d4, where d3 < d4.

[0021] Beneficial effects: The distance between the support boss and the top wall of the cooking cavity is smaller than the distance between the bottom surface of the cooking cavity and the top wall of the cooking cavity. The support boss is closer to the top wall of the cooking cavity, which can raise the height of the baking pan, making the distance between the food to be cooked and the heating element shorter. The enclosed space formed by the baking pan, the top wall of the cooking cavity and the rear wall of the cooking cavity is smaller, which helps to shorten the cooking time and improve the cooking efficiency.

[0022] In one optional embodiment, the support bosses are provided in multiple ways, and the multiple support bosses are distributed in a plane that is parallel to the top wall of the cooking cavity. The multiple support bosses are provided on the opposite side walls of the cooking cavity.

[0023] Beneficial effects: Multiple support bosses are provided, and the plane formed by the multiple support bosses is parallel to the top wall of the cooking cavity. The support bosses are distributed on the side walls on both sides of the cooking cavity, which can provide more stable support for the baking pan.

[0024] In one alternative embodiment, a stepped structure is provided on the outer bottom of the baking pan, and the stepped structure engages with the supporting boss to limit the displacement of the baking pan.

[0025] Beneficial effect: The stepped structure on the outer side of the bottom of the baking pan engages with the support boss when the baking pan is in the installation position, which can make the baking pan more securely fixed in the cooking cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a cooking appliance according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the cooking appliance shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship of the cooking utensils; Figure 4 for Figure 1 An external rendering of the cooking appliance shown; Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the heating element of the cooking appliance shown.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Cooking cavity; 11. Support boss; 12. Circulating fan; 21. Heating element; 22. Baking tray; 221. Notch; 222. Step structure; 223. Groove; 23. Air fryer container; 231. Support foot. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0030] The following is combined Figures 1 to 5 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 5 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a cooking appliance is provided, comprising: a cooking cavity 1 with a front opening; a heating element 21 disposed on the inner side of the top wall of the cooking cavity 1; and a baking pan 22, wherein a supporting boss 11 for supporting the baking pan 22 is provided on the side wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the baking pan 22 is snapped and limited on the supporting boss 11; a notch 221 is provided on one side wall of the baking pan 22, the notch 221 is used to avoid the heating element 21 when the baking pan 22 is installed, and when the baking pan 22 is installed in the preset cooking position in the cooking cavity 1, the upper side of the baking pan 22 abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the side wall of the baking pan 22 with the notch 221 abuts against the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1.

[0032] In this embodiment, when the baking pan 22 is installed in the preset cooking position inside the cooking cavity 1, the upper side of the baking pan 22 abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the side wall of the baking pan 22 with the notch 221 abuts against the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1. This allows a relatively enclosed space to be formed between the baking pan 22, the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1. The heating element 21 is located within this enclosed space, which can provide heat insulation and reduce the radiation of heat to the space outside the baking pan 22, thereby improving cooking efficiency.

[0033] After the baking pan 22 is installed in the preset cooking position inside the cooking cavity 1, the cooking appliance door is closed and the cooking process begins. The heating element 21 generates heat, and hot air circulates in the closed space formed between the baking pan 22, the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1 to heat the food.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, when the baking pan 22 is in a preset cooking position, the heating element 21 is located in the closed space formed by the baking pan 22, the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, the heating element 21 is located within the enclosed space formed by the top wall of the baking pan 22 and the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1. This reduces the heat generated by the heating element 21 from radiating to other parts of the cooking cavity 1. The heat generated by the heating element 21 is used more for heating the food, shortening the cooking time and improving the cooking efficiency. Furthermore, since there is no obstruction between the heating element 21 and the food, better cooking results can be achieved.

[0036] Specifically, the heating element 21 is circumferentially fitted with multiple connecting plates, and screws are provided on the connecting plates. The top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is provided with corresponding screw holes, and nuts corresponding to the screws are provided above the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 to fix the heating element 21 to the top wall of the cooking cavity 1.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the notch 221 is configured such that the distance between the bottom of the notch 221 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is d1, the distance between the bottom of the heating element 21 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is d2, and d1 > d2; the width of the notch 221 is L1, and the length of the heating element 21 in the horizontal direction parallel to the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1 is L2, and L1 > L2.

[0038] In this embodiment, when the upper side of the baking pan 22 abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, since the heating element 21 is located below the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, if the baking pan 22 does not have a notch 221 or the notch 221 is too small, the baking pan 22 will collide with the heating element 21 during the installation process. When the distance between the bottom of the notch 221 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is greater than the distance between the bottom of the heating element 21 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the width of the notch 221 is greater than the length of the heating element 21 in the horizontal direction parallel to the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1, the notch 221 can allow the heating element 21 to pass through, ensuring that the baking pan 22 is installed normally.

[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes a circulating fan 12, which is disposed above the cooking cavity 1, and the horizontal projection of the circulating fan 12 is located within the baking pan 22.

[0040] In this embodiment, the circulating fan 12 is positioned above the cooking cavity 1, and the horizontal projection of the circulating fan 12 is located within the baking pan 22. This allows hot air circulation to be formed within the enclosed space formed by the baking pan 22, the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, and the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1, ensuring that the air frying function of the cooking appliance can be used normally.

[0041] Specifically, the circulating fan 12 is located above the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 and is fixed on the top bracket of the cooking appliance. Ventilation holes are provided on the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 at positions corresponding to the circulating fan 12.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the cooking appliance further includes an air fryer dish 23, which is detachably disposed within the baking pan 22 for holding food to be cooked, and the air fryer dish 23 has a mesh structure.

[0043] In this embodiment, an air fryer 23 with a mesh structure inside the baking pan 22 is used to hold the food to be cooked. This allows oil or other liquids produced during cooking to flow out through the mesh structure and not accumulate inside the air fryer 23, thus affecting the cooking effect. In addition, the mesh structure allows hot air to pass through, which can heat the food from multiple angles and improve the cooking quality of the food.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the bottom of the air fryer 23 is provided with support feet 231, and there are multiple support feet 231, which are spaced apart at the bottom edge of the air fryer 23.

[0045] In this embodiment, a support foot 231 is provided at the bottom of the air fryer 23 to prevent the bottom of the air fryer 23 from directly contacting the baking tray 22. Without the support foot 231, the liquid produced during cooking cannot be smoothly discharged through the mesh structure at the bottom of the air fryer 23, and there is no hot air circulation at the bottom of the air fryer 23. With the support foot 231, there is a certain distance between the bottom of the air fryer 23 and the baking tray 22, which allows hot air circulation to heat the bottom of the food, and the liquid produced during cooking can be smoothly discharged through the mesh structure, thus improving the cooking quality of the food.

[0046] Specifically, multiple support feet 231 are distributed on opposite sides of the air fryer 23, or multiple support feet 231 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the air fryer 23. The above design can improve the balance and stability of the air fryer 23.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a groove 223 is provided on the inner side of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22 for placing the air fryer 23. The groove 223 is provided at the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22, and is provided on opposite sides or in a U-shape.

[0048] In this embodiment, a groove 223 is provided on the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22 for placing the air fryer 23. The support feet 231 of the air fryer 23 are placed in the groove 223, which can play a certain role in fixing the air fryer 23 and prevent the air fryer 23 from shaking and causing food to spill out during the installation and removal of the baking pan 22.

[0049] Specifically, the setting of the groove 223 includes the following three embodiments: Specifically, in the first embodiment, a groove 223 is provided on the inner side of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22 for placing the air fryer 23. The groove 223 is located at the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22. When the opening side of the cooking cavity 1 is the front side, it is located on the front and back sides of the baking pan 22.

[0050] Specifically, in the second embodiment, a groove 223 is provided on the inner side of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22 for placing the air fryer 23. The groove 223 is located at the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22, and is located on the left and right sides of the baking pan 22 when the opening side of the cooking cavity 1 is the front side.

[0051] Specifically, in the third embodiment, a groove 223 is provided on the inner side of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22 for placing the air fryer 23. The groove 223 is located at the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan 22 and is arranged around the baking pan 22 in a U-shape.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, the distance between the support boss 11 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is d3, and the distance between the bottom surface of the cooking cavity 1 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is d4, where d3 < d4.

[0053] In this embodiment, the distance between the support boss 11 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 is less than the distance between the bottom surface of the cooking cavity 1 and the top wall of the cooking cavity 1. The support boss 11 is closer to the top wall of the cooking cavity 1, which can raise the height of the baking pan 22, making the distance between the food to be cooked and the heating element 21 shorter. The enclosed space formed by the baking pan 22, the top wall of the cooking cavity 1 and the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1 is smaller, which is beneficial to shorten the cooking time and improve the cooking efficiency.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, multiple support protrusions 11 are provided, and the multiple support protrusions 11 are distributed and the plane formed is parallel to the top wall of the cooking cavity 1. The multiple support protrusions 11 are provided on the opposite side walls of the cooking cavity 1.

[0055] In one specific embodiment, four support bosses 11 are provided. The four support bosses 11 are provided on opposite side walls of the cooking cavity 1. The four support bosses 11 are symmetrically provided on the side walls of the cooking cavity 1 near the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1 and the edge of the door of the cooking cavity 1.

[0056] As an alternative implementation, the support boss 11 can be configured as three, with two support bosses 11 symmetrically arranged on the two side walls of the cooking cavity 1 near the edge of the door of the cooking cavity 1, and the remaining support boss 11 arranged on the rear wall of the cooking cavity 1.

[0057] In this embodiment, multiple support bosses 11 are provided. The plane formed by the multiple support bosses 11 is parallel to the top wall of the cooking cavity 1. The support bosses 11 are distributed on the left and right side walls of the cooking cavity 1, which can provide more stable support for the baking pan 22.

[0058] In some embodiments, the support boss 11 is a pressed structure formed on the inner side wall of the cooking cavity 1. The support boss 11 can not only support the baking pan 22, but also increase the structural strength of the cooking cavity 1.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in one embodiment, a step structure 222 is provided on the outer bottom of the baking pan 22. The step structure 222 is engaged with the support boss 11 to limit the displacement of the baking pan 22.

[0060] In this embodiment, a step structure 222 is provided on the outer side of the bottom of the baking pan 22. When the baking pan 22 is in the installation position, the step structure 222 engages with the support boss 11, which can make the baking pan 22 more securely fixed in the cooking cavity 1.

[0061] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cooking utensil, characterized in that, The cooking appliance includes: Cooking cavity (1), with a front opening; Heating element (21) is disposed on the inner side of the top wall of the cooking cavity (1); The baking pan (22) has a support boss (11) on the side wall of the cooking cavity (1) for supporting the baking pan (22), and the baking pan (22) is snapped and limited on the support boss (11); A notch (221) is provided on one side wall of the baking pan (22). The notch (221) is used to avoid the heating element (21) when the baking pan (22) is installed. When the baking pan (22) is installed in the preset cooking position in the cooking cavity (1), the upper side of the baking pan (22) abuts against the top wall of the cooking cavity (1), and the side wall of the baking pan (22) with the notch (221) abuts against the rear wall of the cooking cavity (1).

2. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the baking pan (22) is located in the preset cooking position, the heating element (21) is located in the closed space formed by the top wall of the baking pan (22) and the rear wall of the cooking cavity (1).

3. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The notch is configured such that: the distance between the bottom of the notch and the top wall of the cooking cavity (1) is d1, the distance between the bottom of the heating element (21) and the top wall of the cooking cavity (1) is d2, d1 > d2; the width of the notch is L1, and the length of the heating element (21) in the horizontal direction parallel to the rear wall of the cooking cavity (1) is L2, L1 > L2.

4. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes: A circulating fan (12) is disposed above the cooking cavity (1), and the horizontal projection of the circulating fan (12) is located within the baking pan (22).

5. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooking appliance also includes: An air fryer (23) is detachably installed inside the baking pan (22) and is used to hold food to be cooked. The air fryer (23) has a mesh structure.

6. The cooking utensil according to claim 5, characterized in that, The air fryer (23) is provided with support feet (231) at the bottom. There are multiple support feet (231), and the multiple support feet (231) are spaced apart at the bottom edge of the air fryer (23).

7. The cooking utensil according to claim 6, characterized in that, The baking pan (22) has a groove (223) on the inner side of its bottom wall for placing the air fryer (23). The groove (223) is located at the inner edge of the bottom wall of the baking pan (22), and is located on opposite sides or in a U-shape.

8. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the support boss (11) and the top wall of the cooking cavity (1) is d3, and the distance between the bottom surface of the cooking cavity (1) and the top wall of the cooking cavity (1) is d4, where d3 < d4.

9. The cooking utensil according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support boss (11) is provided in multiple ways. The multiple support bosses (11) are distributed and the plane formed is parallel to the top wall of the cooking cavity (1). The multiple support bosses (11) are provided on the opposite side walls of the cooking cavity (1).

10. The cooking utensil according to claim 1, characterized in that, The baking pan (22) has a stepped structure (222) on the outer bottom. The stepped structure (222) is engaged with the support boss (11) to limit the displacement of the baking pan (22).

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