A new cooking apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, in particular to a novel cooking equipment which comprises a glass pot and a machine head, a hot air circulation assembly is arranged in the machine head, a machine head cover is arranged on the glass pot to form a cooking cavity, further comprising a mounting bracket which is rotationally arranged on the glass pot, the mounting bracket comprises a hand holding part, the mounting bracket has a first position located at the bottom of the glass pot and a second position rotationally arranged above the glass pot, when the mounting bracket is in the first position, the hand holding part shields the left and right sides of the glass pot, when cleaning is needed, the mounting bracket is rotated to the second position, the bottom of the glass pot is exposed, the glass pot is conveniently flushed and wiped, the sanitary dead angle caused by the mounting bracket is completely eliminated, and the sanitary hidden danger is eliminated; when the mounting bracket is located above the glass pot, a handle for holding the glass pot is formed, the glass pot is conveniently cleaned, the glass pot can be held by one hand, and the mounting bracket realizes multiple functions of supporting, protecting and holding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of kitchen equipment, and in particular to a novel cooking device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in order to improve the user experience and make the cooking process more visible, some air fryers have begun to use glass pots instead of traditional metal pots. This glass pot design meets the user's need to observe the state of the food.

[0003] During cooking, the surface temperature of a glass pot can reach over 100 degrees Celsius. Placing a hot glass pot directly on a kitchen countertop can easily cause burns and damage. Users also risk being burned by accidentally touching the pot. Therefore, the industry typically uses fixed supports or mounting bases on the bottom and sides of glass pots. However, after cooking, oil and food residue easily remain on the outer wall of the glass pot. The fixed connection between the support and the glass pot prevents users from completely detaching the pot from the support, making it difficult to thoroughly clean the crevices and hard-to-reach areas where the pot and support meet. This results in low cleaning efficiency and a long-term risk of bacterial growth.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, patent CN217565757U discloses a novel air fryer, comprising a body and a glass pot detachably mounted below the body. A fixed bracket is detachably mounted on the bottom of the glass pot. The bottom surface of the glass pot cavity is provided with a boss and a fixed plate that fits into the boss. The boss has a fixed hole communicating with the bottom surface of the glass pot. The bottom surface of the fixed plate has a groove that matches the boss, and a hollow positioning post is provided in the groove. The bottom end of the positioning post passes through the fixed hole and connects to the fixed bracket. The fixed bracket has handles on both the left and right sides.

[0005] In the above solution, the fixed bracket and the glass pot are locked together by positioning posts and multiple screws. Disassembly requires special tools such as screwdrivers, which makes the operation complicated. Repeated disassembly and assembly can easily lead to stripped screws and wear on the clamps, which reduces the product's lifespan. Utility Model Content

[0006] To effectively solve the above problems, this application provides a novel cooking device.

[0007] This application provides a novel cooking device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] A novel cooking device includes a glass pot and a motor head. The motor head is equipped with a hot air circulation component and is covered on the glass pot to form a cooking cavity. It also includes a mounting bracket that is rotatably mounted with the glass pot. The mounting bracket includes a handle and has a first position located at the bottom of the glass pot and a second position rotated to the top of the glass pot. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the handle covers the left and right sides of the glass pot.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, when the mounting bracket is in the first position, it is located below the high-temperature glass pot, effectively isolating it from the kitchen countertop and preventing burns. The handle also acts as a physical barrier, preventing users from accidentally touching the high-temperature glass pot. Furthermore, the entire cooking device or glass pot can be moved directly by gripping the handle, making it convenient, safe, and effortless to handle. Simultaneously, the handles are located on the left and right sides of the glass pot, ensuring the integrity of the core visible area and allowing users to easily observe the browning and cooking progress of the food. This fundamentally solves the problem of instantaneous heat loss caused by frequent opening of the motor, ensuring cooking efficiency, saving energy, and allowing for flexible adjustment of time or temperature based on real-time conditions. This greatly reduces the risk of burning or undercooking, significantly improving the cooking success rate.

[0010] When cleaning is needed, simply rotate the mounting bracket to the second position, completely detaching the glass pot from the bracket and exposing the bottom of the pot for easy rinsing and wiping. This thoroughly eliminates any unsanitary areas caused by the mounting bracket and prevents potential hygiene hazards. Furthermore, when the mounting bracket is positioned above the glass pot, it forms a handle for lifting the pot, allowing for easy cleaning while simultaneously holding the pot with one hand. This gives the mounting bracket multiple functions: support, protection, and lifting.

[0011] Furthermore, the glass pot and mounting bracket are designed to rotate, allowing users to switch the mounting bracket's position without any tools, greatly improving ease of operation. Compared to existing technologies that connect the glass pot and mounting bracket using easily damaged connectors such as screws and clips, this solution avoids the risk of mechanical wear and greatly improves the product's reliability and durability.

[0012] Optionally, the mounting bracket further includes a support portion. In the first position, the support portion is located at the bottom of the glass pot; in the second position, the support portion is located above the glass pot, forming a handle for lifting the glass pot.

[0013] Optionally, the bottom wall of the support is provided with an inwardly recessed handle, which is positioned upward when the mounting bracket is rotated above the glass pot.

[0014] Optionally, the grip portion is integrally connected to the support portion, and the grip portion is formed by extending upward from the support portion.

[0015] Optionally, the glass pot is provided with handles on both the left and right sides, with the grip extending upwards to the handle, and the grip having a notch for accommodating the handle so that the grip can rotate around the handle.

[0016] Optionally, the glass pot is provided with support shafts on both the left and right sides, the glass pot and the support shafts are integrally formed, and the handle and the support shafts are rotatably connected.

[0017] Optionally, a locking component is also provided between the glass pot and the handle. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the glass pot and the handle are fixed by the locking component.

[0018] Optionally, the locking assembly includes a soft rubber suction cup disposed on the inner side of the handle. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the soft rubber suction cup is fixed to the side wall of the glass pot by vacuum adsorption.

[0019] Optionally, the soft rubber suction cup is provided with a pull rod on its outer side, and a positioning hole is provided on the handle for the pull rod to pass through, so that the soft rubber suction cup can be released from the vacuum adsorption state with the glass pot by the pull rod.

[0020] Optionally, the soft rubber suction cup is made of silicone or thermoplastic elastomer. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device shown in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and glass pot shown in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and glass pot shown in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and glass pot shown in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cooking device shown in Embodiment 4 of this application.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket and glass pot shown in Embodiment 4 of this application.

[0027] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Head unit; 11. Hot air circulation assembly; 111. Heating element; 112. Fan; 113. Motor; 2. Glass pot; 21. Support shaft; 22. Handle; 3. Mounting bracket; 31. Support part; 32. Hand grip; 33. First bracket; 34. Second bracket; 35. Connecting part; 4. Locking assembly; 41. Soft rubber suction cup; 42. Pull rod; 43. Limiting element. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments are merely specific illustrations of the present application, and their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of the present application, and should not be regarded as limitations on the present application.

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0030] This application discloses a novel cooking device, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the device includes a glass pot 2 and a cooking head 1. The cooking head 1 houses a hot air circulation assembly 11, which includes a heating element 111, a fan 112, and a motor 113 that drives the fan 112. The cooking head 1 is mounted on the glass pot 2 to form a cooking cavity. The heating element 111 heats the food, and the fan 112, driven by the motor 113, transfers the heat generated by the heating element 111 into the cooking cavity. The cooking device also includes a mounting bracket 3 that rotates with the glass pot 2. The mounting bracket 3 includes a handle 32 and has a first position located at the bottom of the glass pot 2 and a second position rotated above the glass pot 2. In the first position, the handle 32 covers the left and right sides of the glass pot 2.

[0031] When the mounting bracket 3 is in the first position, it is located below the high-temperature glass pot 2, effectively isolating it from the kitchen countertop to prevent burns. The handle 32 also acts as a physical barrier, preventing users from accidentally touching the high-temperature glass pot 2. Users can also move the entire cooking device or glass pot 2 by holding the handle 32, making it easy and safe to handle. Simultaneously, the handle 32 is located in the middle of the left and right sides of the glass pot 2, ensuring the integrity of the core visible area of ​​the glass pot 2. This allows users to easily observe the browning and cooking progress of the food, fundamentally solving the problem of instant heat loss caused by frequently opening the motor head 1. This ensures cooking efficiency, saves energy, and allows for flexible adjustment of time or temperature based on real-time conditions, greatly reducing the risk of burning or undercooking and significantly improving the cooking success rate.

[0032] When cleaning is required, the mounting bracket 3 can be easily rotated to the second position, completely detaching the glass pot 2 from the mounting bracket 3 and exposing the bottom of the glass pot 2 for easy rinsing and wiping. This thoroughly eliminates the hard-to-reach areas created by the mounting bracket 3 and prevents potential hygiene hazards. Furthermore, when the mounting bracket 3 is positioned above the glass pot 2, it forms a handle for lifting the glass pot 2, allowing for easy cleaning while simultaneously lifting it with one hand. This multi-functional mounting bracket 3 provides support, protection, and lifting. The vertical lifting method from top to bottom is more effortless than a side grip and also allows for one-handed operation. The top-handling position places the center of gravity of the glass pot 2 below the handle, greatly enhancing stability, which is especially important for glass pots containing liquids. This effectively prevents burns and spills caused by tipping over, improving operational safety.

[0033] The glass pot 2 and the mounting bracket 3 are rotated, allowing users to switch the state of the mounting bracket 3 without any tools, greatly improving the ease of operation. Compared with the existing technology that connects the glass pot 2 and the mounting bracket 3 with easily damaged connecting parts such as screws and clips, this solution avoids the risk of mechanical wear and greatly improves the reliability and durability of the product.

[0034] The mounting bracket 3 also includes a support part 31, which is integrally connected with the handle part 32. The handle part 32 is formed by extending upward from the support part 31. When the mounting bracket 3 is in the first position, the support part 31 is located at the bottom of the glass pot 2. When the mounting bracket 3 is in the second position, the support part 31 is located above the glass pot 2.

[0035] It should be noted that the support part 31 or the middle part of the support part 31 is provided with an annular notch, and a horizontal bar is provided in the middle of the annular notch. When the support part 31 is located below the glass pot 2, it can play a heat insulation role between the kitchen countertop and the glass pot 2. When the support part 31 is rotated to the top of the glass pot 2, two ergonomic grip holes are naturally formed. The user's hand can naturally pass through the notch to grip the horizontal bar above, thus creating a stable handle for easy lifting of the glass pot 2.

[0036] In other embodiments, the bottom wall of the support portion 31 has an inwardly recessed groove, within which a crossbar is installed to form a handle for lifting the glass pot 2. In the second state, when the support portion 31 is rotated above the glass pot 2, the handle faces upward, and the inwardly recessed design provides space to accommodate finger joints, resulting in a larger force-bearing area and more even pressure distribution during gripping. In another embodiment, the bottom wall of the support portion 31 has an inwardly recessed groove, within which a handle is rotatably mounted. In the first state, the handle is located within the groove, allowing the support portion 31 to rest flat on a tabletop. In the second state, when the support portion 31 is rotated above the glass pot 2, the groove faces upward, and the handle housed within the groove is flipped out, making it convenient for the user to lift the glass pot 2 using the handle.

[0037] In this embodiment, support shafts 21 are provided on both the left and right sides of the glass pot 2, and the glass pot 2 and the support shafts 21 are integrally formed, which greatly enhances the structural strength of the connection and avoids the risk of loosening and breakage that may exist in the separate connection. The handle 32 is provided with a groove for the support shaft 21 to extend into, so that the handle 32 and the support shaft 21 can be rotatably connected. The groove plays a precise positioning and constraint role for the support shaft 21, ensuring that the rotation process is smooth and without any unnecessary shaking, and providing stable lateral support for the glass pot 2.

[0038] The gap between the handle 32 and the side wall of the glass pot 2 facilitates the rotation of the mounting bracket 3 around the support shaft 21, preventing friction or even jamming between the handle 32 and the glass pot 2. It also forms a heat insulation layer between the high-temperature side wall of the glass pot 2 and the handle 32. Heat is transferred from the glass pot 2 to the handle 32 through this gap via convection and radiation, which greatly slows down the heat transfer process. This makes the surface temperature of the handle 32 much lower than the actual temperature of the side wall of the glass pot 2, reducing the risk of burns to the user when holding the handle 32.

[0039] A locking component 4 is also provided between the glass pot 2 and the handle 32. When the mounting bracket 3 is in the first position, the glass pot 2 and the handle 32 are fixed by the locking component 4, which further increases the connection stability between the glass pot 2 and the mounting bracket 3, and completely eliminates any possibility of relative displacement or overall tipping of the glass pot 2 and the mounting bracket 3 due to internal fan vibration or external accidental collision, thus improving overall safety.

[0040] As a feasible implementation method, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 3The locking assembly 4 includes a soft rubber suction cup 41 located inside the handle 32, and a pull rod 42 on the outside of the soft rubber suction cup 41. The handle 32 has a positioning hole for the pull rod 42 to pass through. The pull rod 42 releases the soft rubber suction cup 41 from the vacuum adsorption state with the glass pot 2. In the first state, the soft rubber suction cup 41 is pushed inward by the pull rod 42 to ensure that the soft rubber suction cup 41 contacts the glass pot 2 with appropriate force. The soft rubber suction cup 41 can be adsorbed onto the side wall of the glass pot 2 in one operation, improving the success rate of the operation. In the second state, there is no need to pry the edge of the soft rubber suction cup 41 with fingernails or tools. Just pull the external pull rod 42 outward to break the vacuum state from the inside, so that the soft rubber suction cup 41 can be easily separated from the glass pot 2. The operation is simple and does not damage the soft rubber suction cup 41 itself, greatly extending the service life of the soft rubber suction cup 41.

[0041] Among them, the end of the pull rod 42 away from the soft rubber suction cup 41 is provided with a limiting member 43. The outer diameter of the limiting member 43 is larger than the diameter of the positioning hole, which prevents the pull rod 42 from dislodging from the positioning hole and completely avoids the risk of losing small parts such as the pull rod 42 and the soft rubber suction cup 41 during repeated disassembly and assembly.

[0042] The mounting bracket 3 is firmly fixed to the side wall of the glass pot 2 by the soft rubber suction cup 41, completely eliminating the possibility of tipping over under normal or accidental collisions. During cooking, the fan inside the head 1 will generate continuous high-frequency vibration. The soft rubber suction cup 41 is combined with the side wall of the glass pot 2 by vacuum adsorption. This connection method can effectively dampen and absorb vibration energy and prevent vibration from being transmitted to the mounting bracket 3, thereby avoiding noise and potential loosening caused by resonance. Compared with mechanical buckles, vacuum adsorption is a pure surface contact. There are no hard parts that rub or impact the side wall of the glass pot 2, effectively avoiding any scratches or wear on the surface of the glass pot 2.

[0043] It should be noted that the soft rubber suction cup 41 is made of silicone or thermoplastic elastomer, which allows it to deform slightly to better fit the slight curvature or unevenness that may exist on the side wall of the glass pot 2, ensuring the sealing and reliability of the soft rubber suction cup 41.

[0044] As another feasible implementation, the locking assembly 4 includes a slider slidably disposed on the handle 32, a first magnetic attractor connected to the slider, and a second magnetic attractor located on the glass pot 2. By sliding the slider, the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor are in a first state of adsorption or a second state of separation. By sliding the slider, the first magnetic attractor and the second magnetic attractor can be precisely aligned, allowing them to quickly enter the adsorption state from the separation state. This ensures stable and one-step locking each time, avoiding insufficient locking force due to misalignment. Compared with the potential material aging and decreased sealing performance of the soft rubber suction cup 41, the high-performance magnet has extremely slow magnetic decay, an extremely long lifespan, and almost no physical wear during magnetic locking. Its locking force remains stable throughout the entire product lifecycle.

[0045] Sliding the slider in the opposite direction separates the first and second magnetic components, a clean and efficient process that further optimizes operational smoothness. Furthermore, when the slider aligns the first and second magnetic components, the user can clearly feel the "click" or a noticeable increase in magnetic force upon engagement, allowing them to know immediately that locking is complete without visual confirmation, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0046] In addition, the magnetic locking method is not affected by slight oil stains on the surface, and has higher reliability under complex working conditions.

[0047] Example 2:

[0048] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that: [The following is a combination of the two embodiments] Figure 4 The glass pot 2 has handles 22 on both the left and right sides, and the handles 22 are integrally formed with the glass pot 2. The grip 32 extends upward to the handle 22, and the grip 32 has a notch for accommodating the handle 22, so as to prevent mechanical interference between the grip 32 and the handle 22 when rotating, and ensure that the mounting bracket 3 can rotate smoothly around the support shaft 21 when switching between the first state and the second state.

[0049] The handle 22 is integrally formed with the glass pot 2, capable of withstanding the enormous stress from lifting, moving, and even accidental collisions, fundamentally eliminating the risk of the handle 22 becoming loose. Together with the integrally formed support shaft 21, it forms the most robust stress point of the pot body, enhancing overall strength. When the grip 32 is in its first state, the upward-extending grip 32 with a notch provides protection and heat insulation while also corresponding to the handle 22 laterally, further enhancing the horizontal stability of the glass pot 2.

[0050] A protective sleeve is fitted over the handle 22, located outside the grip 32, to protect and insulate the handle 22, further reducing the risk of burns. The bottom of the protective sleeve has an anti-slip feature, ensuring a secure grip and effectively preventing the glass pot 2 from slipping from the user's hand. Furthermore, the protective sleeve's location outside the grip 32 provides insulation, allowing heat generated by the glass pot 2 to pass through the gap between the glass pot 2 and the grip 32, and then be transferred to the protective sleeve. This significantly slows down the heat transfer process, keeping the surface temperature of the protective sleeve much lower than the actual temperature of the glass pot 2's sidewall, thus reducing the risk of burns when holding the protective sleeve.

[0051] In this embodiment, the protective sleeve includes an upper surface and a lower surface, which are connected by bolts or other locking devices. The handle 22 has a through opening, and the lower surface has a positioning post that extends into the opening, which can firmly fix the protective sleeve to the handle 22. When cleaning the glass pot 2, the protective sleeve can also be removed to clean the handle 22, further reducing cleaning dead spots.

[0052] Example 3:

[0053] The difference between this embodiment and the above embodiment is that: the glass pot 2 is provided with support shafts 21 on both the left and right sides, the handle 32 and the support shafts 21 are rotatably connected, and the two are detachable, so that the glass pot 2 can be completely separated from the mounting bracket 3, making them two independent parts, so that the connection between the glass pot 2 and the mounting bracket 3 can be cleaned, thoroughly removing cleaning dead corners and eliminating hygiene hazards.

[0054] It should be noted that the inner side of the handle 32 is provided with a groove corresponding to the support shaft 21, and the groove extends to the rear side of the handle 32. During installation, simply lay the support part 31 of the mounting bracket 3 flat, and move the support shaft 21 on the glass pot 2 from back to front along the groove until the support shaft 21 of the glass pot 2 is located in the middle of the mounting bracket 3. When the glass pot 2 needs to be cleaned, lift the glass pot 2, rotate the mounting bracket 3 forward or backward so that the support part 31 rotates to the front or back side of the glass pot 2, place the glass pot 2 on the countertop, and continue to rotate the mounting bracket 3 until the support part 31 is above the glass pot 2, forming a top handle. At this time, the opening of the groove faces forward, and simply move the mounting bracket 3 forward to completely separate the mounting bracket 3 from the glass pot 2.

[0055] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A novel cooking device, comprising a glass pot and a cooking head, wherein a hot air circulation component is provided inside the cooking head, and the cooking head cover is placed on the glass pot to form a cooking cavity, characterized in that: It also includes a mounting bracket that is rotatably mounted on the glass pot. The mounting bracket includes a handle and has a first position located at the bottom of the glass pot and a second position rotated to the top of the glass pot. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the handle covers the left and right sides of the glass pot.

2. The novel cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket also includes a support portion. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the support portion is located at the bottom of the glass pot; when the mounting bracket is in the second position, the support portion is located above the glass pot, forming a handle for lifting the glass pot.

3. The novel cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the support is provided with an inwardly recessed handle, which is positioned upwards when the mounting bracket is rotated above the glass pot.

4. The novel cooking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The handle is integrally connected to the support, and the handle extends upward from the support.

5. The novel cooking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The glass pot has handles on both the left and right sides, with the grip extending upwards to the handle. The grip has a notch to accommodate the handle so that the grip can rotate around the handle.

6. A novel cooking device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The glass pot is provided with support shafts on both the left and right sides. The glass pot and the support shafts are integrally formed, and the handle and the support shafts are rotatably connected.

7. A novel cooking device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A locking component is also provided between the glass pot and the handle. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the glass pot and the handle are fixed by the locking component.

8. A novel cooking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a soft rubber suction cup disposed on the inside of the handle. When the mounting bracket is in the first position, the soft rubber suction cup is fixed to the side wall of the glass pot by vacuum adsorption.

9. A novel cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The soft rubber suction cup is equipped with a pull rod on its outer side, and a positioning hole is provided on the handle for the pull rod to pass through. The pull rod is used to release the soft rubber suction cup from the vacuum adsorption state of the glass pot.

10. A novel cooking device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The soft rubber suction cup is made of silicone or thermoplastic elastomer.

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