Fryer collapsible storage handle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of foldable storage handles of deep fryer, to solve the problem of existing deep fryer inconvenient handling and fixed handle storage difficulty. The handle includes handle seat fixed on oil pan shell and rotatable pull handle. Pull handle is hinged by the joint on both sides and the interface of handle seat. Convex block and inclined plane that can be mutually buckled are respectively arranged on joint and interface. When rotating pull handle, inclined plane guides convex block to form rigid locking after passing, ensure that unfolded state is stable;Reverse rotation can be stored, save space. The present application also includes buckle assembly for tool-free installation and annular slot aperture structure for auxiliary positioning. The handle is convenient to use, simple and reliable in structure, easy to assemble, and has excellent handling safety and storage convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kitchen utensils technology, and in particular to a foldable and retractable handle for a deep fryer. Background Technology

[0002] Deep fryers are a common kitchen appliance or cooking utensil used for cooking various fried foods. However, some deep fryers do not have a dedicated handle, or the handles they come with are poorly designed. The deep fryers themselves are quite heavy, and become even heavier when filled with hot oil. The lack of a stable, heat-insulated grip makes it inconvenient for users to move the hot fryer or the entire pot of food, affecting the safety and convenience of the product.

[0003] Secondly, while many deep fryers come with fixed handles, these handles take up a lot of space, making them inconvenient to store, and they are either integrated with or fixedly connected to the fryer body. In today's increasingly compact kitchens, these fixed handles require significant cabinet or countertop space for storage, causing storage problems for users and increasing the risk of accidental tipping. Furthermore, the few existing foldable handle solutions also have shortcomings, such as overly complex structures and a lack of intuitive and smooth folding and unfolding operations. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a foldable and storable handle for a deep fryer, which has the characteristics of simple and stable structure and foldable storage.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows:

[0006] A foldable and retractable handle for a deep fryer includes a handle base for fixing to the outer wall of the fryer shell, and the handle base is provided with a pull handle that can be rotated to switch between an unfolded state and a retractable state.

[0007] The pull handle includes connectors on both sides, and the handle seat has interfaces on both sides for hinge engagement with the connectors;

[0008] The connector surface is provided with a connector protrusion, and the handle seat is provided with a limiting block at the interface. The limiting block is provided with an interface protrusion. The connector protrusion can be rotated to one side of the interface protrusion and fixed, at which time the pull handle is in the unfolded state; when the connector protrusion is rotated to the other side of the interface protrusion, the pull handle can be rotated to the retracted state.

[0009] The connector is cylindrical. In cross-section, the connector protrusion has a first engaging slope on one side and a first fixing slope on the other side; the interface protrusion has a second engaging slope on one side and a second fixing slope on the other side.

[0010] When the handle is rotated from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the first snapping bevel contacts and passes over the second snapping bevel, so that the first fixing bevel abuts and engages with the second fixing bevel.

[0011] The diameter of the joint center o is an axis L. The second fastening inclined surface forms an angle α1 with the axis L, and the second fixing inclined surface forms an angle α2 with the axis L, wherein α1 > α2.

[0012] An axis L passes through the diameter of the center o of the joint. The first snapping inclined surface forms an angle β1 with the axis L, and the first fixing inclined surface forms an angle β2 with the axis L, wherein β1 > β2.

[0013] The connector is provided with a concave annular groove, and the interface is provided with an annular notch that can engage with the concave annular groove.

[0014] The handle base is provided with a connecting component for installation and fixing with the oil pan shell. The connecting component includes a first fastening component and a second fastening component. The side wall of the oil pan shell is provided with a first fastening opening for cooperating with the first fastening component and a second fastening opening for cooperating with the second fastening component.

[0015] The first fastening member has an L-shaped cross-section and abuts against the inner wall of the oil pan after being fastened into the first fastening opening; the second fastening member has a fastening groove and a fastening piece is formed in the second fastening opening, and the fastening piece can be fastened into the fastening groove.

[0016] The connecting assembly also includes a connecting screw hole on the rear side of the handle seat, and the side wall of the oil pan shell is provided with a connecting screw for bolting into the connecting screw hole.

[0017] There are at least two handle seats, which are respectively set on opposite outer walls of the oil pan shell.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1. By setting a pull handle that can rotate relative to the handle base, it can switch between an extended state and a retracted state. When the fryer is not in use or when frying is being done, the pull handle can be rotated to a retracted state close to the outer shell of the fryer, saving storage space or facilitating operation, making it suitable for modern compact kitchen environments.

[0020] 2. When the pull handle is rotated from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the first snapping bevel on the cylindrical connector rotates to the second snapping bevel inside the interface. Under the elastic deformation of the interface protrusion, the first snapping bevel passes over the second snapping bevel, so that the first fixing bevel of the connector and the second fixing bevel of the interface abut against each other and are fixed. At this time, the unfolded state of the pull handle is in a relatively stable state, with a clear feel and relatively simple and quick operation.

[0021] 3. The handle base is equipped with a connecting component for installation with the outer shell of the oil pan, which enables the initial quick positioning and fixation of the handle base, simplifies the assembly process, and facilitates later addition or replacement by the user. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a deep fryer with a folding and storage handle installed.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the folding and storage handle in its folded state;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the folding storage handle in its unfolded state;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 One of the enlarged partial schematic diagrams at point A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Partial magnified view of point A in the middle, part two;

[0027] Figure 6 yes Figure 3 One of the enlarged schematic diagrams of a section at point B in the middle;

[0028] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Part 2 of the enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the interface and connector;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure between the handle base and the outer shell of the oil pan;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional diagram showing the installation of the handle base and the outer shell of the oil pan. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the technical problem solved by this utility model, the technical solution adopted, and the technical effect achieved clearer, the technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining this utility model and not for limiting it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts related to this utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings, not all of them.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7This utility model proposes a foldable and retractable handle for a deep fryer, including a handle base 1, a pull handle 2, and a connecting component for fixing the handle base 1 to the outer shell 3 of the deep fryer. The handle base 1 is fixed to the outer wall of the outer shell 3 of the deep fryer via the connecting component on its back.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 3 The handle 2 is U-shaped, and its two sides are hinged to the interfaces 10 on both sides of the handle base 1 via joints 20, allowing the handle 2 to rotate around the hinge axis, thereby switching between the unfolded and retracted states. (Refer to...) Figure 4 , Figure 5 The connector 20 has a connector protrusion 21 on its surface, and a limiting block 12 is provided in the handle seat 1 at the interface 10. The limiting block 12 has an interface protrusion 11, which can undergo a certain elastic deformation relative to the limiting block 12. When the pull handle 2 rotates from the retracted state to the extended state, the connector protrusion 21 will rotate to one side of the interface protrusion 11 and be fixedly engaged with it; conversely, when the pull handle 2 is rotated from the extended state and a certain torque is applied in the other direction, the connector protrusion 21 will rotate to the other side of the interface protrusion 11, and the pull handle 2 can enter the retracted state.

[0035] Specifically, the connector 20 is cylindrical. Viewed from a cross-section perpendicular to its central axis, one side of the connector protrusion 21 is machined into a smoothly transitioning first engaging bevel 210, while the other side is a flat first fixing bevel 211. Correspondingly, the interface protrusion 11 within the interface 10 also has a similar structure: one side is a second engaging bevel 110 that engages with the first engaging bevel 210, and the other side is a second fixing bevel 111 that abuts against the first fixing bevel 211. When the handle 2, which is in its retracted state, needs to be unfolded, the handle 2 rotates upwards, and the first engaging bevel 210 first contacts the second engaging bevel 110. Due to the guiding effect of the inclined surface, under the elastic deformation of the interface protrusion 11 and the radial runout of the connector 20, the connector protrusion 21 will pass over the second fastening inclined surface 110 through the first fastening inclined surface 210. Finally, under the elastic reset, the first fixing inclined surface 211 will abut against the second fixing inclined surface 111 and form a relatively stable fixed state. At this time, the pull handle 2 is in the unfolded state, and the operation is more convenient and quick.

[0036] Furthermore, referring to Figure 4-7Let L be the diameter axis of the center of the connector 20. The angle between the second snap-fit ​​inclined surface 110 and the axis L is α1, and the angle between the second fixing inclined surface 111 and the axis L is α2, satisfying α1 > α2. The angle between the first snap-fit ​​inclined surface 210 and the axis L is β1, and the angle between the first fixing inclined surface 211 and the axis L is β2, satisfying β1 > β2. The angles of the first snap-fit ​​inclined surface 210 and the second snap-fit ​​inclined surface 110 are relatively "gentle," resulting in a longer rotational stroke and less applied torque force during the rotation of the handle 2 from the retracted state to the unfolded state, making operation easier. When switching from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the angles of the first fixed inclined surface 211 and the second fixed inclined surface 111 are relatively "steep," making the fixed inclined surface more radially vertical than the snap-fit ​​inclined surface when the first fixed inclined surface 211 and the second fixed inclined surface 111 are abutted and fixed. When the handle 2 needs to switch from the unfolded state to the retracted state, a greater torque is required, increasing the anti-shear and anti-overturning ability in the unfolded state and ensuring relative safety and stability during use.

[0037] Reference Figure 8 The connector 20 is provided with a concave annular groove 200, and correspondingly, the interface 10 is provided with an annular notch 100, so that the connector 20 and the interface 10 form a hinged connection structure that can rotate relative to each other, and the cooperation between the concave annular groove 200 and the annular notch 100 reduces the looseness of the connector 20 in the axial position.

[0038] Reference Figure 9 , Figure 10 A connecting assembly is provided on the rear side of the handle base 1, including a first fastening member 22, a second fastening member 23, and a connecting screw hole 24. Specifically, during installation, the handle base 1 is first placed against the predetermined position on the outer shell 3 of the oil pan. At this time, the L-shaped first fastening member 22 can be pressed firmly to fasten into the first fastening opening 30 on the side wall of the outer shell 3 of the oil pan, with its short end abutting against the inner wall, achieving initial positioning and fixation. Subsequently, the fastening groove 230 on the second fastening member 23 will engage with the fastening piece 310 formed at the second fastening opening 31 on the side wall of the outer shell 3 of the oil pan, achieving further fixation. Through the cooperation of the fasteners, the handle base 1 can be quickly and tool-free pre-installed on the pot body. Finally, the screws connecting the screw hole 24 and the connecting screw opening 32 are used for final connection and reinforcement. This approach balances the convenience of production and the long-term stability of the product.

[0039] Preferably, for fryers with large capacity or heavy weight, in order to meet the higher requirements for balance when users carry them with both hands, at least two independent handle seats 1 and corresponding pull handles 2 are provided on the opposite outer wall of the fryer shell 3.

[0040] In summary, the foldable handle for a deep fryer disclosed in this utility model has a relatively simple and reliable structure, improves the user experience, and solves the technical problems of inconvenient handling and difficult storage of existing deep fryers with fixed handles.

Claims

1. A foldable and retractable handle for a deep fryer, characterized in that, Includes a handle seat (1) for fixing to the outer wall of the oil pan shell (3), and the handle seat (1) is provided with a pull handle (2) that can be rotated to switch to an unfolded state or a retracted state; The pull handle (2) includes connectors (20) located on both sides, and the handle seat (1) is provided with interfaces (10) on both sides for hinged engagement with the connectors (20); The connector (20) has a connector protrusion (21) on its surface. The handle seat (1) has a limiting block (12) at the interface (10). The limiting block (12) has an interface protrusion (11). The connector protrusion (21) can rotate to one side of the interface protrusion (11) and be fixed. At this time, the pull handle (2) is in the unfolded state. When the connector protrusion (21) rotates to the other side of the interface protrusion (11), the pull handle (2) can rotate to the retracted state.

2. The foldable storage handle of a deep fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (20) is cylindrical. In cross-section, the connector protrusion (21) has a first snap-fit ​​inclined surface (210) on one side and a first fixing inclined surface (211) on the other side; the interface protrusion (11) has a second snap-fit ​​inclined surface (110) on one side and a second fixing inclined surface (111) on the other side. When the handle (2) is rotated from the retracted state to the unfolded state, the first snapping inclined surface (210) contacts and passes over the second snapping inclined surface (110), so that the first fixing inclined surface (211) and the second fixing inclined surface (111) abut against each other.

3. The foldable storage handle of a deep fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the joint (20) has an axis L, the second fastening inclined surface (110) forms an angle α1 with the axis L, and the second fixing inclined surface (111) forms an angle α2 with the axis L, wherein α1 > α2.

4. The foldable storage handle of a deep fryer according to claim 2, characterized in that, The diameter of the center o of the joint (20) is an axis L. The first fastening inclined surface (210) forms an angle β1 with the axis L, and the first fixing inclined surface (211) forms an angle β2 with the axis L, wherein β1 > β2.

5. The foldable storage handle of a deep fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector (20) is provided with a concave annular groove (200), and the interface (10) is provided with an annular notch (100) that can engage with the concave annular groove (200).

6. The foldable storage handle of a deep fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle seat (1) is provided with a connecting component for installation and fixing with the oil pan shell (3) on the rear side. The connecting component includes a first fastening member (22) and a second fastening member (23). The oil pan shell (3) has a first fastening opening (30) for cooperating with the first fastening member (22) and a second fastening opening (31) for cooperating with the second fastening member (23) on the side wall.

7. A foldable storage handle for a deep fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first fastening member (22) has an L-shaped cross section. After it is fastened into the first fastening opening (30), it abuts against the inner wall of the oil pan shell (3). The second fastening member (23) has a fastening groove (230), and the second fastening opening (31) is formed with a fastening piece (310). The fastening piece (310) can be fastened into the fastening groove (230).

8. A foldable storage handle for a deep fryer according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting assembly also includes a connecting screw hole (24) on the rear side of the handle seat (1), and the side wall of the oil pan shell (3) is provided with a connecting screw hole (32) for bolting with the connecting screw hole (24).

9. The foldable storage handle of a deep fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle seat (1) consists of at least two parts, which are respectively located on opposite outer walls of the oil pan shell (3).

10. A foldable storage handle for a deep fryer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle base (1) and the pull handle (2) are made of high temperature resistant material.

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