Multifunctional air fryer
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202590000030.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-06-28
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-27
AI Technical Summary
然而，现有技术中尚未出现一种能够同时集成空气炸锅和多功能电饭煲功能且支持前部装载的设备，原因在于此前无法将空气炸锅(依赖封闭空间内热空气循环)与多功能电饭煲(需要排出烹饪空间内的多余空气)的功能有效结合
[0016]该多功能空气炸锅，包括体设有控制面板和腔体；所述腔体的第一侧壁设有导轨；抽屉设于所述腔体；所述抽屉包括前面板和滑块；所述滑块滑动于所述导轨，以带动所述抽屉靠近或远离所述腔体；加热模块包括下加热元件、上加热元件和风扇；所述下加热元件设于所述腔体底部，所述下加热元件的表面设有呈凸起的温度传感器；呈同轴设置的所述上加热元件和所述风扇设于所述腔体，并与所述下加热元件呈相对设置；容器设于所述抽屉内部，并位于所述下加热元件与所述上加热元件之间；盖子可拆卸设于所述容器，并向所述容器中心凹陷，所述凹陷处设有手柄，所述手柄的高度不超过所述凹陷的深度；所述盖子还设有通气孔。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of kitchen equipment, and more particularly to a multi-functional air fryer. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, various cooking devices that utilize heat, such as air fryers, are known. They work by cooking food through the convection of hot air within a closed system (without exhausting air). Most air fryers have only one heating element at the top, and in rare cases, an additional bottom heating element. However, this bottom heating element is limited to maintaining the temperature around and inside the container; it cannot provide sufficient heat for independent cooking when used alone. These heaters are typically tubular structures that do not directly contact the container, functioning solely by heating the surrounding air. Therefore, this design is unsuitable for cooking soups, porridges, or grains that require large amounts of liquid or food, as the hot air convection cannot heat the water to a boiling point, thus preventing cooking.
[0003] Various multi-functional rice cookers are disclosed in the prior art, such as patent RU 151325 U1 (publication date: March 27, 2015), which describes a multi-functional rice cooker including a shell, one or more heating elements, one or more temperature sensors, a food container, and a control module, characterized by a front-loading method for the food container. However, no device in the prior art can simultaneously integrate the functions of an air fryer and a multi-functional rice cooker and support front loading. This is because it has been previously impossible to effectively combine the functions of an air fryer (which relies on the circulation of hot air within a closed space) with those of a multi-functional rice cooker (which requires the removal of excess air from the cooking space). Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a multi-functional air fryer that integrates the functions of a multi-functional cooking pot and an air fryer into one device. It ensures the accuracy of food cooking by controlling the container temperature and avoiding condensation, while also making it easy for users to use and remove the container from the device cavity.
[0005] Therefore, this application provides a multi-functional air fryer, comprising:
[0006] The housing includes a control panel and a cavity; the first sidewall of the cavity is provided with a guide rail.
[0007] A drawer is provided in the cavity; the drawer includes a front panel and a slider; the slider slides on the guide rail to move the drawer closer to or away from the cavity;
[0008] The heating module includes a lower heating element, an upper heating element, and a fan; the lower heating element is located at the bottom of the cavity, and a protruding temperature sensor is provided on the surface of the lower heating element; the upper heating element and the fan are coaxially arranged in the cavity and are arranged opposite to the lower heating element;
[0009] A container is disposed inside the drawer and located between the lower heating element and the upper heating element;
[0010] The lid is detachably attached to the container and recessed towards the center of the container. A handle is provided in the recess, and the height of the handle does not exceed the depth of the recess. The lid also has a vent hole.
[0011] In some embodiments, the lower heating element is an induction panel or a resistance heating element.
[0012] In some embodiments, a handle is provided on the second side wall of the container.
[0013] In some embodiments, the front panel is provided with a handle.
[0014] In some embodiments, a locking mechanism is provided at the lower part of the cavity inlet.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are:
[0016] This multi-functional air fryer includes a control panel and a cavity; a guide rail is provided on the first side wall of the cavity; a drawer is located in the cavity; the drawer includes a front panel and a slider; the slider slides on the guide rail to move the drawer closer to or away from the cavity; a heating module includes a lower heating element, an upper heating element, and a fan; the lower heating element is located at the bottom of the cavity, and a raised temperature sensor is provided on the surface of the lower heating element; the upper heating element and the fan are coaxially arranged in the cavity and are positioned opposite to the lower heating element; a container is located inside the drawer, between the lower heating element and the upper heating element; a lid is detachably provided in the container and recessed towards the center of the container, a handle is provided in the recess, the height of the handle not exceeding the depth of the recess; the lid also has a vent.
[0017] The design features an upper heating element that, along with a fan, simulates the circulating hot air of an air fryer, achieving a crispy texture through high-speed convection heating. The lower heating element directly heats the bottom of the container (similar to bottom heating in a rice cooker), enabling braising and stewing functions. A raised temperature sensor on the lower heating element directly contacts the bottom of the container, allowing for real-time temperature monitoring and avoiding temperature measurement errors caused by airflow interference in traditional air fryers. The drawer slides smoothly along a slider and guide rail, eliminating the risk of needing to lift it from a height, thus improving ease of use. The lid creates a sealed space, and the recessed lid allows condensate to flow back into the container under gravity, while the vent balances the pressure inside. The handle height does not exceed the recessed depth, ensuring it doesn't protrude when the drawer is fully closed, saving space and preventing bumps. Furthermore, the control panel allows selection of heating modes for frying, baking, and braising, enabling multiple functions without interference between them. This means ensuring precise food cooking by controlling the container temperature and preventing condensation, while also making it easy for users to use and remove the container from the device cavity. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-functional air fryer.
[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a multi-functional fryer and its pull-out container;
[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the container of a multi-functional fryer;
[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the separation of the container in a multi-functional fryer.
[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0024] 1. Housing; 2. Drawer; 3. Container; 4. Cavity; 5. Control panel; 6. Lower heating element; 7. Temperature sensor; 8. First side wall; 9. Guide rail; 10. Locking mechanism; 12. Front panel; 13. Slider; 14. Handle; 15. Cover; 16. Second side wall; 17. Second bottom; 18. Handle; 19. Handle handle; 20. Vent. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0026] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.
[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in this invention, two devices with different functions are integrated into one device: an air fryer and a multi-functional cooking pot.
[0028] A multi-functional air fryer includes a shell 1, a drawer 2, a heating module, a container 3, and a lid 15. A cavity 4 is provided on the side of the shell 1 for placing the pull-out drawer 2 during cooking, the drawer containing the container 3. A control panel 5 is provided on the surface of the shell 1 for controlling and setting the cooking process of the air fryer and multi-functional cooking pot. A lower heating element 6 is provided at the bottom of the cavity 4, its size adapted to the shape of the bottom of the container 3. The lower heating element 6 can be made into a tubular heating element cast in a silicon-aluminum alloy, or it can be made into an induction heating element positioned below a glass panel. A hole is provided in the center of the lower heating element 6, and a temperature sensor 7 on a spring mechanism is located within the hole. The temperature sensor 7 is positioned slightly above the plane of the heating element 6. When the container 3 is mounted above the lower heating element 6, the spring of the temperature sensor 7 is compressed, and the temperature sensor 7 retracts into the hole of the lower heating element 6, thereby achieving good contact between the temperature sensor 7 and the bottom of the container 3. A guide rail 9 is provided on the first side wall 8 of the cavity 4; a slider 13 slides on the guide rail 9 to move the drawer 2 closer to or further away from the cavity 4. That is, the guide rail 9 and slider 13 are configured so that when the container 3 is pushed into the cavity 4 along with the drawer 2, the container 3 can be installed in place along the guide rail 9 until it is in complete contact with the lower heating element 6 and the temperature sensor 7, and this contact is maintained even when the container 3 is fully pushed in. An upper heating element and a fan are provided on the upper part of the cavity 4 to realize the function of an air fryer.
[0029] When the device is in operation, container 3 is pushed into cavity 4 via guide rail 9, with its bottom in close contact with lower heating element 6. Temperature sensor 7 retracts under pressure to achieve accurate temperature measurement. The upper heating element and fan work together to achieve air fryer function; when lower heating element 6 acts as the main heat source, it can independently cook stewed or braised foods. Control panel 5 provides a variety of automatic programs, and users can also manually select heating mode, temperature, and time.
[0030] A locking mechanism 10 can be provided at the lower part of the inlet of the cavity 4 to lock the drawer 2 in the cavity 4 of the housing 1 in the desired fixed position. An upper heating element and a fan are provided at the upper part of the cavity 4 to realize the air fryer function of the device described in this invention. The lower heating element 6 provided at the bottom of the cavity 4 and the upper heating element provided at the top of the cavity 4 are complete heating elements.
[0031] Drawer 2 includes a front panel 12 and a slider 13. When drawer 2 is pushed in, the front panel 12 continues the shape of the housing 1. The slider 13 is slidably connected to the guide rail 9 for moving within the cavity 4 so that the container 3 can be correctly placed within the cavity 4 of the housing 1. To facilitate removing drawer 2 from the cavity 4, a handle 14 is provided on the front panel 12.
[0032] The container 3 has a second side wall 16 and a second bottom 17; a handle 18 is provided on the second side wall 16 to facilitate the removal of the container 3 from the drawer 2.
[0033] The lid 15 is designed to completely seal the interior space of the container 3, and the lid 15 is recessed towards the bottom 17 of the container 3. A handle 19 is located in the recessed area at the center of the lid 15, and the height of the handle 19 does not exceed the height of the lid 15. The recessed design of the lid 15 allows condensate to flow to the center of the lid 15 and then back into the container 3. A vent 20 is also provided on the lid 15 to prevent the formation of vapor pressure.
[0034] In the device structure for cooking food using heat as described in this invention, the container 3 is placed directly on the lower heating element 6, ensuring complete contact between the bottom of the container 3 and the lower heating element 6, and that the temperature sensor 7 is in direct contact with the bottom of the container 3, thereby achieving maximum effective control over the temperature of the cooked food. Furthermore, the presence of two complete heating elements above and below the container 3, along with a fan, ensures the shortest possible preheating time for cooking food. Since the lower temperature sensor 7 obtains temperature data directly from the container 3, rather than from circulating hot air as in a conventional air fryer, the food is cooked more precisely, preventing burning or undercooking. The guide rails 9 on the wall of the cavity 4 and the slider 13 on the drawer 2 ensure that the container 3 is correctly installed on the lower heating element 6 and tightly fitted with the temperature sensor 7. The design of the lid 15 prevents condensation from accumulating on it during cooking, and excess pressure is released through the vent holes on the lid 15. The combination of the lid 15, the lower heating element 6 with temperature sensor 7, and the algorithm for ventilation using a fan, as described in this invention, enables the device to cook foods that cannot be cooked in a regular air fryer, such as porridge, soup, stew, and any other food with high water content.
[0035] The control panel 5 features multiple automatic programs. Some programs are set to operate in air fryer mode, while others are set to operate in multi-cooker mode. In air fryer mode, the upper heating element operates as the primary heating element, while the lower heating element 6 is only used for preheating and maintaining the working temperature inside container 3. In multi-cooker mode, conversely, the lower heating element 6 operates as the primary heating element, relying on it to cook food, while the upper heating element is activated periodically to remove condensation from the internal cavity 4 of the device and achieve a heating effect from all directions, similar to an oven. For example, the "milk porridge" program will operate in multi-cooker mode, while the "chicken wings" program will operate in air fryer mode. The number of programs on control panel 5 can vary depending on the size of the device. Furthermore, users can manually select which heating elements to operate, activating them individually or simultaneously, and setting the working temperature and cooking time. Therefore, this provides users with the freedom to choose their cooking method, rather than limiting them to a limited selection of automatic programs.
[0036] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0037] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.
[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0039] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0040] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0041] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.
[0042] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.
[0043] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A multi-functional air fryer, characterized in that, include: The housing includes a control panel and a cavity; the first sidewall of the cavity is provided with a guide rail. A drawer is provided in the cavity; the drawer includes a front panel and a slider; the slider slides on the guide rail to move the drawer closer to or away from the cavity; The heating module includes a lower heating element, an upper heating element, and a fan; the lower heating element is located at the bottom of the cavity, and a protruding temperature sensor is provided on the surface of the lower heating element; the upper heating element and the fan are coaxially arranged in the cavity and are arranged opposite to the lower heating element; A container is disposed inside the drawer and located between the lower heating element and the upper heating element; The lid is detachably attached to the container and recessed towards the center of the container. A handle is provided in the recess, and the height of the handle does not exceed the depth of the recess. The lid also has a vent hole.
2. The multifunctional air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower heating element is an induction panel or a resistance heating element.
3. The multi-functional air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The container has a handle on its second side wall.
4. The multifunctional air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front panel is equipped with a handle.
5. The multi-functional air fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, A locking mechanism is provided at the lower part of the cavity inlet.