Air fryer

Abstract

The disclosure provides an air fryer. The air fryer comprises a housing assembly (60) and a pot assembly (10). The housing assembly (60) is internally formed with a cooking cavity (610), and comprises a bottom plate (20) provided with one or more slide rails (50) below and one or more positioning assemblies (30) protruding above. The pot assembly (10) comprises an inner pot (101) for containing food materials, and the bottom of the pot assembly (10) is provided with one or more positioning grooves (35) matched with the positioning assemblies (30). When the pot assembly (10) is placed on the bottom plate (20), the positioning assemblies (30) are inserted into the positioning grooves (35) to detachably fix the pot assembly (10) on the bottom plate (20), so that the pot assembly (10) slides into or out of the cooking cavity (610) with the bottom plate (20), and the food materials in the inner pot (101) are cooked.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of kitchen appliances, and more specifically, to an air fryer. Background Technology

[0002] Air fryers, as a popular kitchen appliance, are favored by users for their ability to achieve a healthier cooking method with less oil through circulating hot air. As large-capacity models become more common, while meeting the needs of family cooking, they also bring new challenges: the weight of the pot increases significantly after being filled with food, making it inconvenient for users to handle, difficult to flip food, and difficult to easily move the entire pot to the dining table.

[0003] Currently, most traditional air fryers still have a relatively simple structure in terms of the fit between the pot and the main body, lacking effective guidance and positioning design. Users usually need to manually align the pot when placing or removing it, which is not convenient. Furthermore, the pot is prone to shifting or jamming during the pushing or pulling process, affecting the user experience.

[0004] To address the stability issue of the connection between the pot body and the base, existing technologies have proposed relevant improvements. For example, Chinese patent CN219763134U discloses a shell structure for an outdoor air fryer. By setting a mechanical locking component between the fryer shell and the base shell, it effectively prevents the two from separating due to collisions during outdoor use, significantly improving the product's safety and connection reliability.

[0005] However, while this solution improves locking stability, it falls short in terms of ease of operation. Its locking and unlocking mechanism requires the user to apply pushing force to the pot in a specific direction, which is still not effortless or intuitive for heavy pots loaded with food. Furthermore, the design primarily focuses on horizontal locking, failing to adequately consider the vertical guidance and precise positioning of the pot. This results in users facing difficulties in alignment and laborious operation when needing to lift the pot as a whole for flipping, cleaning, or removing it.

[0006] Therefore, under the current technological background, there is an urgent need for an improved solution that maintains connection reliability while further optimizing the experience of pot handling and positioning, so as to completely solve the problem of inconvenience in using heavy pots and comprehensively improve the practicality and user experience of the product. Utility Model Content

[0007] This disclosure is provided to introduce, in a simplified form, some concepts that will be further described in the following detailed description. This disclosure is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to help determine the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0008] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art described above, one of the objectives of this disclosure is to provide an air fryer. This solution, through a combination of a movable base plate and a removable pot assembly, enables the pot assembly to slide freely out and be easily placed and removed, thereby improving the user experience.

[0009] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an air fryer is provided, comprising: a shell assembly having a cooking cavity formed therein, the shell assembly including a bottom plate, one or more slide rails disposed below the bottom plate to allow the bottom plate to slide in or out of the cooking cavity along the one or more slide rails, and one or more positioning components protruding above the bottom plate; and a pot assembly including an inner pot for holding food, and one or more positioning grooves disposed at the bottom of the pot assembly, the positioning grooves cooperating with the positioning components, wherein when the pot assembly is placed on the bottom plate, the positioning components are inserted into the positioning grooves to detachably fix the pot assembly to the bottom plate, allowing the pot assembly to slide in or out of the cooking cavity with the bottom plate, thereby cooking the food in the inner pot. This design combines smooth slide rail movement, precise positioning, and convenient loading and unloading functions, facilitating the loading and unloading of the pot assembly and improving operational convenience.

[0010] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, the positioning component includes: a root element disposed on the base plate, the root element being a columnar structure; and a guide element disposed at the top of the root element, the guide element being an arc-shaped structure. In this design, the root element can serve as a limiting element, while the top guide element, due to its arc-shaped structure, facilitates smooth insertion of the pot assembly by the user.

[0011] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, the positioning component and the slide rail are positioned vertically opposite each other, so that the force exerted by the pot assembly on the positioning component when the pot assembly is placed on the base plate can be transmitted through the base plate to the slide rail. This design, where the position of the positioning component corresponds to the position of the slide rail, provides better strength to the positioning component, especially when the slide rail is made of a material such as metal, due to the support of the slide rail.

[0012] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, the one or more slide rails are two slide rails symmetrical about the central axis of the base plate, and the one or more positioning components are two positioning components disposed at the distal end of the base plate in the sliding direction. This design adopts a left-right symmetrical structure, which can make the entire product more stable.

[0013] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, the pot assembly includes: a lid; a support for connecting the lid and the inner pot; and a handle disposed on the lid to facilitate removing the pot assembly from or placing it on the base plate. The handle facilitates the user's one-handed removal of the pot assembly from the base plate.

[0014] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, one or more positioning grooves are provided at the bottom of the bracket. This design avoids the need for grooves at the bottom of the inner pot to limit movement, thus affecting the capacity and aesthetics of the inner pot.

[0015] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, a raised guide component is further provided above the bottom plate, and a guide groove corresponding to the guide component is provided at the bottom of the inner pot. This design better secures the pot assembly by further providing the guide component.

[0016] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, the guide assembly is an I-shaped structure disposed on the central axis of the base plate, and the guide assembly includes: a strip-shaped first limiting element extending along the sliding direction of the base plate; and one or more second limiting elements disposed at both ends of the first limiting element. This design limits left and right movement by the first limiting element and limits forward and backward movement by the second limiting elements.

[0017] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, the upper portion of the first limiting element and one or more second limiting elements adopts an arc-shaped structure or an angled structure. This design, due to the arc-shaped or angled structure at the upper portion, facilitates smoother insertion of the pot assembly by the user.

[0018] According to a further embodiment of this disclosure, one or more second limiting elements are disposed above the first limiting element. This design adds a more protruding second limiting element to the entire protruding first limiting element, making the processing and modification of the mold easier and reducing the complexity and manufacturing cost of the mold.

[0019] These and other features and advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description and with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are illustrative only and do not limit the scope of the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To gain a more detailed understanding of the manner in which the features of this disclosure are described above, reference can be made to the various embodiments for a more specific description of the above-briefly summarized aspects, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be noted that the drawings illustrate only certain typical aspects of this disclosure and should not be considered as limiting its scope, as this description may allow for other equivalent and effective aspects.

[0021] Figure 1 A side view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0022] Figure 2 A bottom view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0023] Figure 3aA bottom view of a pot assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0024] Figure 3b A top view of a pot assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a positioning component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a guide component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is provided.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0028] 10 Pot body assembly; 101 Inner pot; 150 Divider; 102 Support; 103 Handle; 104 Top cover.

[0029] 20 Base plate; 50 Slide rail; 60 Housing assembly; 610 Cooking cavity; 70 Blocking element.

[0030] 30 Positioning component; 35 Positioning groove; 301 Guide element; 302 Root element.

[0031] 40 Guide assembly; 45 Guide groove; 401 First limiting element; 402 Second limiting element. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0033] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. "Vertical" is not vertical in the strict sense, but within the allowable tolerance range. "Parallel" is not parallel in the strict sense, but within the allowable tolerance range.

[0034] The directional terms used in the following description refer to the directions shown in the figures and are not intended to limit the specific structure of this disclosure. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of this disclosure, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0037] The following text will combine Figures 1 to 5 To describe the principles of this disclosure.

[0038] Figure 1 A side view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 2 A bottom view of an air fryer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. It should be noted that... Figure 1 or Figure 2 The air fryer shown is illustrative only and not limiting. The air fryer disclosed herein may include, but is not limited to, those described above. Figure 1 or Figure 2 The air fryer shown has more or fewer components.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, the air fryer may include a shell assembly 60 and a pot assembly 10.

[0040] Among them, such as Figure 2 As shown, a cooking cavity 610 is formed within the housing assembly 60. In addition, the housing assembly 60 includes a base plate 20, and one or more slide rails 50 are provided below the base plate 20 so that the base plate 20 can slide into or out of the cooking cavity 610 along the one or more slide rails 50.

[0041] Accordingly, the pot assembly 10 includes an inner pot 101 for holding food, and the pot assembly 10 can be placed on the base plate 20 so that the pot assembly 10 can slide into or out of the cooking cavity 610 along with the base plate 20, and after sliding into the cooking cavity 610, the food in the inner pot 101 of the pot assembly 10 can be cooked.

[0042] In addition, the base plate 20 and the pot body assembly 10 may be provided with mutually cooperating positioning structures. The positioning structure will be explained below. Figure 3a A bottom view of a pot assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 3b A top view of a pot assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one or more protruding positioning components 30 may be provided above the base plate 20. Accordingly, as... Figure 2 and Figure 3a As shown, the bottom of the pot body assembly 10 may be provided with one or more positioning grooves 35. The positioning grooves 35 cooperate with the positioning components 30 so that when the pot body assembly 10 is placed on the base plate 20, the positioning components 30 can be inserted into the positioning grooves 35, thereby realizing the detachable fixing of the pot body assembly 10 to the base plate 20.

[0044] As can be seen, the air fryer disclosed herein features a movable base plate 20 and a pot body assembly 10 that can be separated from the base plate 20. This allows users to easily remove the entire pot body assembly 10 without applying complex pushing force, facilitating food flipping, cleaning, or serving, greatly improving operational convenience. Furthermore, the positioning component 10 on the base plate 20 ensures that the pot body assembly 10 can be smoothly and accurately guided into the preset position, preventing offset and jamming during the pushing process.

[0045] In one example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the positioning component 30 and the slide rail 50 are positioned vertically opposite each other, so that when the pot assembly 10 is placed on the base plate 20, the force exerted by the pot assembly 10 on the positioning component 30 can be transmitted to the slide rail 50 through the base plate 20. This design enhances the rigidity of the load-bearing area of ​​the positioning component 30, allowing the weight and downward pressure of the pot assembly 10 to be transmitted to the slide rail 50 through the positioning component 30, rather than being borne solely by the relatively weak base plate, thereby increasing the strength of the positioning component 30.

[0046] As a non-limiting embodiment, the slide rail 50 can be made of metal. Since the rigidity (or modulus of elasticity) of metal is much higher than that of plastic, the effect is more pronounced when the weight of the pot assembly 10 is transferred to the slide rail 50 through the positioning component 30. Accordingly, this structural design can easily handle heavier pot loads, making it particularly suitable for commercial or extra-large capacity household air fryers.

[0047] It can be understood that, as needed, one or more positioning components 30 can also be set at other locations on the base plate 20.

[0048] In further examples, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, one or more slide rails 50 are two slide rails symmetrical about the central axis of the base plate 20, and one or more positioning components 30 are two positioning components located at the far end of the base plate 20 in the sliding direction. It can be seen that when the base plate 20 slides out of the cooking cavity 610, the positioning components 30 can be positioned above the base plate 20 at the end away from the cooking cavity 610. This symmetrical design can evenly distribute the weight of the pot assembly 10, making the entire product more robust and reliable. For example, the user may only push or pull one side of the pot assembly 10 for operation. In this case, the dual slide rail design ensures that even if the user applies force with one hand on one side, the entire pot assembly 10 can slide out as a single unit in parallel. Furthermore, the two positioning components achieve two-point positioning on the horizontal plane, completely restricting the rotational freedom of the pot assembly 10.

[0049] It can be understood that, as needed, only one or more slide rails 50 may be installed below the base plate 20. In addition, the number of positioning components 30 may not correspond to the number of slide rails 50.

[0050] As a non-limiting embodiment, one or more blocking members 70 may also be provided at the proximal end of the bottom plate 20 in the sliding direction (i.e., the end of the bottom plate 20 above the cooking cavity 610 when the bottom plate 20 is slid out of the cooking cavity 610) to further regulate the placement of the pot body assembly 10.

[0051] In one example, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pot assembly 10 may include a lid 104, a support 102, and a handle 103. The support 102 connects the lid 104 and the inner pot 101. The handle 103 is mounted on the lid 104 to facilitate removing the pot assembly 10 from or placing it on the base plate 20. The handle provides a secure grip, allowing the user to easily remove the pot from the base plate with one hand.

[0052] In further examples, such as Figure 3aAs shown, one or more positioning grooves 35 can be provided at the bottom of the bracket 102. This design avoids the problem of limiting the cooking capacity and the appearance of the pot by making grooves at the bottom of the inner pot 101. In addition, this design also makes it easier for users to clean the inner pot 101, avoiding the problem of food residue and grease accumulating in the grooves.

[0053] In one example, the positioning component 30 is explained. Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a positioning component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. It should be noted that... Figure 4 The positioning components shown are illustrative only and not limiting. The positioning components disclosed herein may include, for example, [missing information - likely related to positioning methods]. Figure 4 The positioning components shown may have more or fewer components.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the positioning assembly 30 may include a root element 302 and a guide element 301. The root element 302 is disposed on the base plate 20 and may have a columnar structure. The guide element 301 is disposed at the top of the root element 302 and may have an arc-shaped structure. It can be understood that the guide element 301 may also have a beveled design, as long as it creates a slope that facilitates insertion.

[0055] As can be seen, the root element 302 acts as a limit, preventing the pot assembly 10 from easily wobbling horizontally after being placed on the base plate 20. The guide element 301 reduces the accuracy requirements for alignment; even with a slight positional deviation between the positioning groove 35 at the bottom of the pot assembly 10 and the positioning component 30 of the base plate 20, the guide element 301 guides the positioning component 30 to automatically slide into the correct position, achieving alignment. Consequently, users do not need to repeatedly fine-tune or press forcefully; simply placing the pot assembly 10 roughly will allow it to smoothly enter its correct position under the guidance of the guide element 301. This is particularly important for pots containing food and of considerable weight, significantly reducing the difficulty and effort required for user operation, thereby improving the overall quality of the product and user satisfaction. Furthermore, this design also prevents hard impacts and reduces wear, thus extending the product's lifespan.

[0056] In one example, such as Figure 4 As shown, the positioning component 30 can be mounted on the base plate 20 using screws. Alternatively, it can be assembled onto the base plate 20 using snap-fit ​​mechanisms or other methods, or it can be integrally molded to fix the positioning component 30 to the base plate 20.

[0057] In one example, such as Figure 1As shown, a protruding guide assembly 40 may be further provided above the base plate 20. Accordingly, as Figure 2 and Figure 3a As shown, the bottom of the inner pot 101 may be further provided with a guide groove 45 corresponding to the guide component 40. This design provides additional constraint when the pot assembly 10 is placed on the base plate 20, further enhancing the guiding accuracy and effectively preventing the pot assembly 10 from swaying or jumping when sliding with the base plate 20. In addition, the protrusion of the guide component 40 can also provide a support point for the bottom of the pot, preventing the inner pot 101 from bending downwards due to its own weight and load under high temperature, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the entire air fryer and making the structure more stable and durable.

[0058] In a further example, the guide component 40 is explained. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. It should be noted that... Figure 5 The guide components shown are illustrative only and not limiting. The guide components disclosed herein may include, but are not limited to, those described above. Figure 5 The guide components shown may have more or fewer components.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the guide assembly 40 has an H-shaped structure and includes a first limiting element 401 and one or more second limiting elements 402. The first limiting element 401 is strip-shaped, and the one or more second limiting elements 402 are disposed at both ends of the first limiting element 401. (Reference) Figure 1 The guide component 40 can be disposed on the central axis of the base plate 20, and the first limiting element 401 extends along the sliding direction of the base plate 20. As a non-limiting embodiment, the second limiting element 402 can be perpendicular to the first limiting element 401.

[0060] As can be seen, the first limiting element 401 can limit the movement left and right, effectively preventing the pot assembly 10 from swaying laterally or derailing laterally during the sliding process with the slide rail 50; the second limiting element 402 can limit the movement front and back, effectively preventing the pot assembly 10 from moving back and forth during the sliding process with the slide rail 50. The combination of the first limiting element 401 and the second limiting element 402 achieves comprehensive constraint on the pot assembly 10 in the horizontal plane (including the X and Y directions), ensuring the accuracy and stability of the sliding process. In addition, the I-beam structure of the guide assembly 40 has the advantages of using less material, high strength, and good bending and torsional resistance.

[0061] It can be understood that, as needed, one or more second limiting elements 402 can be provided only at one end of the first limiting element 401, or one or more second limiting elements 402 can be provided at other positions of the first limiting element 401. Even the guide assembly 40 can adopt other structures. Accordingly, the layout and shape of the first limiting element 401 and the second limiting element 402 can also be changed.

[0062] In further examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper part of the guide component 40 (such as the first limiting element 401 and / or one or more second limiting elements 402) can adopt an arc structure or an oblique structure, while its lower part is a polygonal structure. The design of the upper part facilitates the smooth and accurate sliding of the pot body component 10 into the preset position, and also ensures the stability of the entire product and reduces shaking. It can be understood that, as needed, the upper part of the first limiting element 401 and / or one or more second limiting elements 402 can also adopt other shapes, as long as a slope that is easy to fit in is formed.

[0063] In further examples, such as Figure 5 As shown, one or more second limiting elements 402 may be disposed above the first limiting element 401. This design facilitates the manufacturing of the guide assembly 40, reduces its manufacturing and assembly tolerance requirements, and enables high positioning accuracy.

[0064] It is clear that, depending on the actual situation, the above examples can be implemented individually or in combination.

[0065] The above description of the air fryer of this disclosure demonstrates that it is convenient to operate, reliably connected, and offers a superior user experience. Compared with existing solutions, this disclosure has at least the following advantages:

[0066] (1) Through the precise cooperation between the movable base plate 20 and the slide rail 50, the user can easily slide the heavy pot body component 10 containing food out of the cooking cavity 610 with one hand, without having to drag it or operate with both hands, which greatly facilitates turning, checking or serving the food. In addition, the pot body component 10 can also be easily removed and placed on the shell component 60 as a whole, allowing the user to directly perform operations such as serving the whole pot of food to the table.

[0067] (2) By setting a positioning structure (such as the cooperation between the protruding positioning component 30 on the base plate 20 and the positioning groove 35 at the bottom of the pot body component 10), the pot body component 10 can be automatically guided to accurately reach the preset position. In addition, by setting the positioning structure in the vertical direction, an efficient and direct force flow path is constructed, so that the weight of the pot body component 10 is transferred to the base plate and the sturdy slide rail through the positioning structure, ensuring the stability of the entire structure even under heavy load.

[0068] The following is a reference. Figure 3a and Figure 3b Taking an air fryer with a left-right partition structure as an example, the design of this disclosure will be further explained.

[0069] Specifically, in this embodiment, a divider 150 may be provided in the inner pot 101 to enable cooking in separate zones. As a non-limiting example, the divider 150 may also be detachable. When the divider 150 is placed in the inner pot 101, the left and right zones can work independently, while after the divider 150 is removed from the inner pot 101, the left and right zones can work simultaneously.

[0070] In one example, for the air fryer with partitioned cooking, the design of two symmetrical slide rails 50, as described above, and two positioning components 30 and two positioning grooves 35 corresponding to the two slide rails 50 can establish independent load-bearing and limiting guide frames for the left and right partitions of the inner pot 101 respectively. This allows the weight and stress on one side to be mainly transmitted through the slide rail below it, thereby greatly reducing the torque that may be caused by the uneven load on both sides.

[0071] Generally, the weight of food in the left and right sections is almost never exactly equal. When one side is heavier than the other, this design effectively isolates the unbalanced load on each side. The weight on the left is borne by the left slide rail, and the weight on the right is borne by the right slide rail, thus ensuring that the inner pot 101 remains level and moves smoothly under any load. In addition, the dual positioning structure ensures that the left and right sections can be more precisely aligned with their corresponding independent heating ducts or heating elements, thereby avoiding uneven heating caused by misalignment.

[0072] In one example, in addition to the mutually cooperating positioning components 30 and positioning grooves 35, as described above, a raised guide component 40 may be provided above the base plate 20, and a guide groove 45 corresponding to the guide component 40 may be provided at the bottom of the inner pot 101. Further, the guide component 40 is an I-shaped structure disposed on the central axis of the base plate 20, and the guide component 40 includes a strip-shaped first limiting element 401 extending along the sliding direction of the base plate 20, and one or more second limiting elements 402 disposed at both ends of the first limiting element 401. As a non-limiting embodiment, the central axis may coincide with the vertical projection of the left and right partitions 150 of the inner pot 101.

[0073] This design ensures that when the pot assembly 10 is placed on the base plate 20, the first limiting element 401 is located below the separator 150. Therefore, the first limiting element 401 provides support for the inner pot 101, preventing the separator 150 from deforming or cracking due to uneven load on the left and right sides. Furthermore, this design minimizes impact on the cooking space of the left and right sections of the inner pot 101.

[0074] It is clear that, depending on the actual situation, the above examples can be implemented individually or in combination.

[0075] As can be seen, this embodiment integrates the positioning structure and the separator of this disclosure into a single design, which can provide support at key positions of the inner pot and provide reliable positioning accuracy.

[0076] Additionally, it should be noted that, for ease of description, all accompanying drawings of this disclosure use an air fryer as an example. However, it will be understood that the structures and improvements of this disclosure (such as the positioning components and positioning grooves, and / or guide components and guide grooves) are not only applicable to air fryers, but can also be applied to other similar kitchen appliances, such as electric ovens, electric steamers, food processors, etc.

[0077] The foregoing description includes examples of various aspects of the claimed subject matter. It is certainly impossible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methods for the purpose of depicting the claimed subject matter, but those skilled in the art will recognize that many further combinations and arrangements of the claimed subject matter are possible. Thus, the disclosed subject matter is intended to cover all such changes, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air fryer, characterized in that, The air fryer includes: A housing assembly (60) having a cooking cavity (610) formed therein, and the housing assembly (60) including a base plate (20) having one or more slide rails (50) disposed below the base plate (20) such that the base plate (20) slides into or out of the cooking cavity (610) along the one or more slide rails (50), and having one or more protruding positioning components (30) disposed above the base plate (20); and The pot body assembly (10) includes an inner pot (101) for holding food, and the bottom of the pot body assembly (10) is provided with one or more positioning grooves (35), which cooperate with the positioning component (30). When the pot body assembly (10) is placed on the base plate (20), the positioning component (30) is inserted into the positioning groove (35) to detachably fix the pot body assembly (10) on the base plate (20).

2. The air fryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning component (30) includes: A root element (302) is disposed on the base plate (20), the root element (302) being a columnar structure; and The guide element (301) is provided at the top of the root element (302), and the guide element (301) has an arc structure.

3. The air fryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The positions of the positioning component (30) and the slide rail (50) are vertically aligned so that when the pot body assembly (10) is placed on the base plate (20), the force exerted by the pot body assembly (10) on the positioning component (30) can be transmitted through the base plate (20) to the slide rail (50).

4. The air fryer as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The one or more slide rails (50) are two slide rails symmetrical about the central axis of the base plate (20), and The one or more positioning components (30) are two positioning components located at the far end of the base plate (20) in the sliding direction.

5. The air fryer as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pot body assembly (10) includes: Faceplate (104); Support (102) for connecting the lid (104) and the inner pot (101); and A handle (103) is provided on the cover (104) to facilitate removing the pot assembly (10) from the base plate (20) or placing it onto the base plate (20).

6. The air fryer as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The one or more positioning grooves (35) are provided at the bottom of the bracket (102).

7. The air fryer as described in any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, A raised guide component (40) is further provided above the bottom plate (20), and a guide groove (45) corresponding to the guide component (40) is provided at the bottom of the inner pot (101).

8. The air fryer as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The guide assembly (40) is an I-shaped structure disposed on the central axis of the base plate (20), and the guide assembly (40) includes: A strip-shaped first limiting element (401) extending along the sliding direction of the base plate (20); and One or more second limiting elements (402) are disposed at both ends of the first limiting element (401).

9. The air fryer as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The upper part of the first limiting element (401) and the one or more second limiting elements (402) adopts an arc structure or an oblique structure.

10. The air fryer as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The one or more second limiting elements (402) are disposed above the first limiting element (401).

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