An air fryer convenient to disassemble and clean

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of air fryer convenient to disassemble, wash, including lower body, detachably clamped on the upper body of lower body, and fry basket inserted on lower body;The lower body is constituted cooking cavity, the fry basket is placed in cooking cavity, heating structure is provided on the upper body, and the heating structure includes air outlet component and heating tube component, the air outlet component includes fan blade rotated on the upper body, and the driving unit of driving fan blade rotation, the fan blade and heating tube component are detachably arranged on the upper body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air fryer technology, specifically to an air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean. Background Technology

[0002] Air fryers, as kitchen appliances that use high-speed air circulation technology for cooking, have been widely used in homes and commercial establishments in recent years because they can prepare food with a similar texture to fried food in a small amount or without oil. Their core working principle is to generate a high-speed circulating heat flow in a sealed cavity through a heating device and fan on top, so that the food is heated evenly and the crispy effect of frying is realistically simulated.

[0003] However, the cooking chamber of traditional air fryers is generally designed as an integrated or fixed unit. The heating element and fan assembly located at the top are usually directly fixed inside the main unit and cannot be disassembled by the user, or are extremely difficult to disassemble. During cooking, splattered oil droplets and food scraps are easily attracted to and accumulated on the gaps of these non-removable heating elements, fan blades and their surrounding cavities by the high-speed airflow. These areas are difficult to reach with cleaning tools, and over time, stubborn grease will form, which not only affects the appearance and produces odors, but also poses a fire safety hazard and the risk of bacterial growth. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes an air fryer that is easy to disassemble, assemble, and clean.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean includes a lower body, an upper body that is detachably snapped onto the lower body, and a frying basket inserted into the lower body. The lower body forms a cooking cavity, the frying basket is placed in the cooking cavity, the upper body is provided with a heating structure, and the heating structure includes an air outlet assembly and a heating tube assembly. The air outlet assembly includes a fan blade mounted on the upper body and a drive unit for driving the fan blade to rotate. The fan blade and heating tube assembly are detachably mounted on the upper body.

[0006] Preferably, the heating element assembly includes a mounting bracket and a heating element disposed on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is provided with connecting screws for connecting to the upper body. Through the above improvements, the mounting bracket can be quickly fixed to the upper body using the connecting screws, which improves the convenience of installing the entire heating element assembly. Furthermore, when the heating element needs to be cleaned, the entire heating element assembly can be removed for cleaning simply by unscrewing the connecting screws, thus improving the user experience.

[0007] Preferably, the drive unit has a fixing screw for fixing the fan blades on its actuating end. With the above improvements, the fixing screws can be directly removed when the fan blades need to be cleaned, thereby improving the convenience of cleaning the fan blades.

[0008] Preferably, the upper body is provided with an installation position sensor, and the installation position sensor is in a closed state when the heating tube assembly is installed in place. With the above improvement, the installation position sensor can only be triggered after the heating tube assembly is installed in place, and the air fryer can only be used normally when the installation position sensor is triggered, which greatly improves the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0009] Preferably, the upper body is provided with a basket positioning sensor, and the basket positioning sensor is in a closed state when the basket is inserted into the cooking cavity. With the above improvement, the basket positioning sensor can only be triggered after the basket is inserted into the position, and the air fryer can only be used normally when the basket positioning sensor is triggered, which further improves the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0010] Preferably, a first abutting rod is slidably provided on the upper body. When the heating element assembly is installed in place, the heating element assembly abuts against the first abutting rod, forcing the first abutting rod to press against the starting end of the installation position sensor. Through the above improvement, when the heating element assembly is installed in place, the heating element assembly will move against the first abutting rod, causing the first abutting rod to press against the starting end of the installation position sensor, thereby putting the installation position sensor in a triggered state, improving the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0011] Preferably, a second abutment rod is slidably provided on the upper body, and a lifting protrusion is formed on the frying basket. When the frying basket is inserted into the cooking cavity, the lifting protrusion drives the second abutment rod to rise, and forces the second abutment rod to press against the starting end of the frying basket positioning sensor. Through the above improvements, when the frying basket is inserted into place, the lifting protrusion on the frying basket will drive the second abutment rod to rise, so that the second abutment rod presses against the starting end of the frying basket positioning sensor, thereby triggering the frying basket positioning sensor and improving the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0012] Preferably, the upper body is provided with a snap-fit ​​buckle, and the lower body has connecting slots on both sides that engage with the snap-fit ​​buckle. Through the above improvements, the upper body and the lower body can be quickly connected by the snap-fit ​​buckle and the connecting slots, improving the convenience of assembly and disassembly.

[0013] Preferably, the upper body has a conductive connector seat, and the conductive connector seat is provided with a conductive sheet. When the heating tube assembly is installed in place, the heating tube is inserted into the conductive connector seat and abuts against the conductive sheet to form an electrical connection. With the above improvement, when the heating tube assembly is installed in place, the heating tube will be inserted into the conductive connector seat, so that the conductive connector seat and the heating tube form an electrical connection, thereby realizing the rapid installation of the heating tube.

[0014] Preferably, the upper body has a plug-in protrusion, and the lower body has a plug-in positioning groove for the plug-in protrusion to be inserted. With the above improvements, during the connection process of the upper body and the lower body, the plug-in protrusion will be inserted into the plug-in positioning groove, thereby greatly improving the stability of the upper body and the lower body during the connection process.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: The upper body is detachably snapped onto the lower body, and the frying basket can be inserted into the lower body for cooking. The upper body is equipped with a heating structure, which includes an air outlet assembly and a heating element assembly. The air outlet assembly includes fan blades mounted on the upper body and a drive unit that drives the fan blades to rotate. The fan blades and heating element assembly are detachably mounted on the upper body. When it is necessary to clean the fan blades and heating element assembly, the upper body can be directly removed from the lower body, and the fan blades and heating element assembly can be removed from the upper body for cleaning. This greatly improves the convenience of cleaning the fan blades and heating element assembly and enhances the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the frying basket of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the heating structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation position sensor and the basket explosion position sensor of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air guide cover of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conductive connector of this utility model; In the diagram: 1. Lower main body; 2. Upper main body; 3. Frying basket; 4. Cooking cavity; 5. Heating structure; 1.1. Air outlet assembly; 1.2. Heating element assembly; 2.1. Fan blades; 2.2. Drive unit; 3.1. Mounting bracket; 3.2. Heating element; 3.3. Connecting screws; 3.4. Fixing screws; 4.1. Installation position sensor; 4.2. Frying basket position sensor; 4.3. First abutment rod; 4.4. Second abutment rod; 4 5.5 Lifting protrusion; 5.1 Snap-fit ​​buckle; 5.2 Connecting slot; 5.3 Conductive connector; 5.4 Conductive sheet; 5.5 Elastic ring; 6.1 Insertion protrusion; 6.2 Insertion positioning groove; 6.3 Pressure plate; 7.1 Rotating tooth; 7.2 Rotating groove; 8.1 Air guide hood; 8.2 Upper blade; 8.3 Lower blade; 8.4 Rotating lug; 8.5 Furnace lamp; 8.6 Sliding groove; 8.7 Rotating sleeve; Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] It should be understood that although the terms upper, middle, lower, top, one end, etc., appear in this document to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the elements from each other for ease of understanding, and are not used to define any directional or sequential restrictions.

[0019] like Figure 1-7 As shown, an air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean includes a lower body 1, an upper body 2 that is detachably snapped onto the lower body 1, and a frying basket 3 inserted into the lower body 1.

[0020] Specifically, the lower main body 1 forms a cooking cavity 4, the frying basket 3 is placed in the cooking cavity 4, and the upper main body 2 is provided with a heating structure 5, which includes an air outlet assembly 1.1 and a heating tube assembly 1.2. The air outlet assembly 1.1 includes a fan blade 2.1 mounted on the upper main body 2 and a drive unit 2.2 for driving the fan blade 2.1 to rotate. The fan blade 2.1 and the heating tube assembly 1.2 are detachably mounted on the upper main body 2.

[0021] During the use of the air fryer, since the fan blades 2.1 are located above the heating element assembly 1.2, as the heating element assembly 1.2 heats up, the drive unit 2.2 drives the fan blades 2.1 to rotate, so that the hot air circulates inside the cooking chamber 4 to cook the food.

[0022] When cleaning the fan blades 2.1 and heating element assembly 1.2 is required, first remove the upper body 2 from the lower body 1 to expose the heating element assembly 1.2. After removing the heating element assembly 1.2, the fan blades 2.1 will be exposed. Finally, the fan blades 2.1 can be disassembled for cleaning. During the cleaning process, the entire fan blades 2.1 and heating element assembly 1.2 can be placed directly into a dishwasher or under running water, which greatly improves the convenience of cleaning the fan blades 2.1 and heating element assembly 1.2 and enhances the user experience.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As a further explanation of the implementation scheme for the snap-fit ​​connection between the lower body 1 and the upper body 2, the upper body 2 is provided with a snap-fit ​​buckle 5.1, and the lower body 1 has connecting slots 5.2 on both sides that snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​buckle 5.1. The snap-fit ​​buckle 5.1 and the connecting slots 5.2 are used to achieve a quick connection between the upper body 2 and the lower body 1, improving the convenience of assembly and disassembly.

[0024] In addition, the positions of the snap fastener 5.1 and the connecting slot 5.2 can be interchanged on the lower body 1 and the upper body 2.

[0025] Furthermore, the upper body 2 has a plug-in protrusion 6.1, and the lower body 1 has a plug-in positioning groove 6.2 for the plug-in protrusion 6.1 to be inserted. During the connection process between the upper body 2 and the lower body 1, the plug-in protrusion 6.1 will be inserted into the plug-in positioning groove 6.2, thereby greatly improving the stability of the upper body 2 and the lower body 1 during the connection process.

[0026] like Figures 2 to 7 As shown, to further explain the embodiment of the heating element assembly 1.2, the heating element assembly 1.2 includes a mounting bracket 3.1 and a heating element 3.2 disposed on the mounting bracket 3.1. The mounting bracket 3.1 is provided with a connecting screw 3.3 for connecting to the upper body 2. The mounting bracket 3.1 can be quickly fixed to the upper body 2 using the connecting screw 3.3, which improves the convenience of installing the entire heating element assembly 1.2. Furthermore, when the heating element 3.2 needs to be cleaned, the entire heating element assembly 1.2 can be removed for cleaning simply by removing the connecting screw 3.3, thus improving the user experience.

[0027] Specifically, the upper body 2 is equipped with an installation position sensor 4.1. When the heating tube assembly 1.2 is installed in place, the installation position sensor 4.1 is in a closed state. The installation position sensor 4.1 can only be triggered after the heating tube assembly 1.2 is installed in place. The air fryer can only be used normally when the installation position sensor 4.1 is triggered, which greatly improves the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0028] Furthermore, a pressure plate 6.3 is connected to the end of the heating tube 3.2, and a first abutting rod 4.3 is slidably arranged on the upper body 2. When the heating tube assembly 1.2 is installed in place, the heating tube assembly 1.2 abuts against the first abutting rod 4.3, and the pressure plate 6.3 will press the first abutting rod 4.3 tightly, and force the first abutting rod 4.3 to press against the start end of the installation position sensor 4.1, thereby putting the installation position sensor 4.1 into a triggered state, which improves the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0029] In addition, the upper body 2 is provided with a conductive connector 5.3, and a conductive sheet 5.4 is provided inside the conductive connector 5.3. When the heating tube assembly 1.2 is installed in place, the heating tube 3.2 is inserted into the conductive connector 5.3 and abuts against the conductive sheet 5.4, thereby realizing the rapid installation of the heating tube 3.2.

[0030] Preferably, an elastic ring 5.5 is fitted around the outer periphery of the conductive sheet 5.4 to tighten the conductive sheet 5.4. When the heating tube 3.2 is inserted into the conductive connector 5.3, the conductive sheet 5.4 abuts against the heating tube 3.2 from the outer periphery under the action of the elastic ring 5.5, thereby improving the reliability of the connection between the heating tube 3.2 and the conductive sheet 5.4.

[0031] Preferably, an elastic element is provided inside the upper body 2, and the elastic element abuts against the first abutting rod 4.3, so that the first abutting rod 4.3 always has a tendency to move away from the installation position sensor 4.1.

[0032] Preferably, the outer periphery of the connecting screw 3.3 forms a rotating tooth 7.1 to increase the friction between the screw and the hand, and the top of the connecting screw 3.3 forms a rotating groove 7.2, which can be used with a screwdriver in conjunction with the rotating groove 7.2 to unlock the connecting screw 3.3, or it can be unlocked by directly rotating the connecting screw 3.3 by hand, thereby improving the convenience of the user during the disassembly process.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, further explanation of the installation of fan blade 2.1: the actuating end of the drive unit 2.2 is provided with fixing screws 3.4 for fixing fan blade 2.1. When it is necessary to clean fan blade 2.1, fixing screws 3.4 can be directly removed, thereby improving the convenience of cleaning fan blade 2.1.

[0034] Furthermore, a rotating sleeve 8.7 is provided on the output shaft of the drive unit 2.2. The fan blade 2.1 includes an upper blade 8.2 and a lower blade 8.3, which are respectively located at both ends of the rotating sleeve 8.7. An air guide shroud 8.1 is provided on the upper body 2. The air guide shroud 8.1 and the lower body 1 form a cooking cavity 4, and the air guide shroud 8.1 is located at the top and bottom. The lower blade 8.3 is placed inside the cooking cavity 4. After the heating tube assembly 1.2 is disassembled, the lower blade 8.3 can be exposed for cleaning.

[0035] Specifically, the mounting bracket 3.1 is fixed to the bottom of the air guide cover 8.1. The lower blade 8.3, the heating element, and the mounting bracket 3.1 are fixed to the bottom of the air guide cover 8.1 in sequence and located above the cooking cavity 4, so that the components that are easily soiled located above the cooking cavity 4 can be disassembled. After all the components are disassembled, the bottom surface of the air guide cover 8.1 is exposed for further cleaning.

[0036] In addition, the conductive connector 5.3 is also placed in the cavity defined between the air guide shroud 8.1 and the upper body 2. This cavity provides space for the electrical connection components. The conductive connector 5.3 has two electrical connection holes exposed at the bottom of the air guide shroud 8.1. The heating tube 3.2 includes two electrical connection posts and a heating body. The electrical connection posts cooperate with the electrical connection holes to achieve quick insertion and removal.

[0037] Furthermore, the upper body 2 is equipped with a basket positioning sensor 4.2. When the basket 3 is inserted into the cooking cavity 4, the basket positioning sensor 4.2 is in a closed state. The basket positioning sensor 4.2 can only be triggered after the basket 3 is inserted into the correct position. The air fryer can only be used normally when the basket positioning sensor 4.2 is triggered, which further improves the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0038] In addition, a second abutment rod 4.4 is slidably provided on the upper body 2, and a lifting protrusion 4.5 is formed on the frying basket 3. When the frying basket 3 is inserted into the cooking cavity 4, the lifting protrusion 4.5 drives the second abutment rod 4.4 to rise, and forces the second abutment rod 4.4 to press against the start end of the frying basket positioning sensor 4.2. When the frying basket 3 is inserted into place, the lifting protrusion 4.5 on the frying basket 3 will drive the second abutment rod 4.4 to rise, so that the second abutment rod 4.4 presses against the start end of the frying basket positioning sensor 4.2, thereby putting the frying basket positioning sensor 4.2 into the triggered state, which improves the safety of the air fryer during use.

[0039] Preferably, the fixing screw 3.4 has a rotating lug 8.4, which improves the ease of disassembling the fixing screw 3.4.

[0040] Preferably, the upper body 2 has a sliding groove 8.6 for inserting the lifting protrusion 4.5 to ensure the stability of the basket 3 during insertion.

[0041] Preferably, the upper body 2 is provided with an elastic element, which abuts against the second abutting rod 4.4, so that the second abutting rod 4.4 always has a tendency to move away from the basket positioning sensor 4.2.

[0042] In some other embodiments, an oven lamp 8.5 is provided on the upper body 2, and the oven lamp 8.5 is positioned facing the cooking cavity 4.

[0043] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present utility model, they are protected by patent law.

Claims

1. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble, assemble, and clean, characterized in that, It includes a lower body (1), an upper body (2) that is detachably snapped onto the lower body (1), and a blast basket (3) inserted into the lower body (1); The lower body (1) forms a cooking cavity (4), and the frying basket (3) is placed in the cooking cavity (4). The upper body (2) is provided with a heating structure (5), and the heating structure (5) includes an air outlet assembly (1.1) and a heating tube assembly (1.2). The air outlet assembly (1.1) includes a fan blade (2.1) mounted on the upper body (2) and a drive unit (2.2) for driving the fan blade (2.1) to rotate. The fan blade (2.1) and the heating tube assembly (1.2) are detachably mounted on the upper body (2).

2. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating element assembly (1.2) includes a mounting bracket (3.1) and a heating element (3.2) disposed on the mounting bracket (3.1), and the mounting bracket (3.1) is provided with a connecting screw (3.3) for connecting to the upper body (2).

3. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive unit (2.2) is provided with a fixing screw (3.4) for fixing the fan blade (2.1) on its actuating end.

4. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper body (2) is provided with an installation position sensor (4.1), and when the heating tube assembly (1.2) is installed in place, the installation position sensor (4.1) is in a closed state.

5. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper body (2) is provided with a frying basket positioning sensor (4.2), and when the frying basket (3) is inserted into the cooking cavity (4), the frying basket positioning sensor (4.2) is in a closed state.

6. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper body (2) is slidably provided with a first abutting rod (4.3). When the heating tube assembly (1.2) is installed in place, the heating tube assembly (1.2) abuts against the first abutting rod (4.3) and forces the first abutting rod (4.3) to press against the start end of the installed sensor (4.1).

7. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper body (2) is slidably provided with a second abutment rod (4.4), and the frying basket (3) is provided with a lifting protrusion (4.5). When the frying basket (3) is inserted into the cooking cavity (4), the lifting protrusion (4.5) drives the second abutment rod (4.4) to rise and forces the second abutment rod (4.4) to press against the start end of the frying basket positioning sensor (4.2).

8. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper body (2) is provided with a snap fastener (5.1), and the lower body (1) has connecting slots (5.2) on both sides that engage with the snap fastener (5.1).

9. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper body (2) is provided with a conductive connector (5.3), and a conductive sheet (5.4) is provided inside the conductive connector (5.3). When the heating tube assembly (1.2) is installed in place, the heating tube (3.2) is inserted into the conductive connector (5.3) and abuts against the conductive sheet (5.4) to form an electrical connection.

10. An air fryer that is easy to disassemble and clean according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper body (2) has a plug-in protrusion (6.1), and the lower body (1) has a plug-in positioning groove (6.2) for the plug-in protrusion (6.1) to be inserted.

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