Novel hot air fryer

The novel hot air fryer design addresses the issue of pot size compatibility by using a hood body and snap-fit mechanisms, enabling easy pot replacement and incorporating stainless steel for durability and transparent hood for monitoring and safety.

DE202025107606U1Active Publication Date: 2026-03-26NINGBO FULVAIN INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-10
Publication Date
2026-03-26

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Technical Problem

Existing air fryers face difficulties in accommodating pots of varying sizes due to mismatched opening sizes, making it challenging to replace the pot with larger or smaller ones.

Method used

A novel hot air fryer design featuring a hood body with a first opening for inserting and removing the pot body, a main body with a chamber and second opening, and an end cap with a mounting hole, allowing for easy attachment and detachment of pots of different sizes, facilitated by positive locking and snap-fit mechanisms.

Benefits of technology

Enables convenient replacement of pots, enhances material durability with stainless steel heating tubes, and provides transparent hood for easy monitoring and safety.

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Abstract

A novel hot air fryer comprising a device body (1), wherein a hot air assembly (5) is arranged in the interior of the device body (1), an outlet opening (100) for supplying the airflow to the hot air assembly (5) is formed on the bottom surface of the device body (1), characterized in that the latter further comprises a hood body (2) for receiving a pot body (3), wherein the hood body (2) has a first opening (210) on its bottom surface for inserting and removing the pot body (3), and the device body (1) is inserted into a mounting bore (25) formed on the top of the hood body (2).
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Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of kitchen appliances and in particular to a novel hot air fryer. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Air fryers are common cooking appliances. A typical air fryer on the market consists of a base unit and a pot, with a hot air assembly mounted inside the base unit. When in use, the base unit is inserted into the upper air outlet of the pot. After heating and cooking, the base unit can be removed by lifting it upwards. However, this design makes it difficult to replace the pot because larger or smaller pots have correspondingly different opening sizes, making it impossible to attach them to the base unit. Therefore, an improvement is needed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0003] In order to remedy at least one of the aforementioned technical defects, the present utility model provides the following technical solution: The present application discloses a novel hot air fryer, comprising the appliance body, wherein the hot air assembly is arranged in the interior of the appliance body, the outlet opening for supplying the airflow of the hot air assembly is formed on the bottom surface of the appliance body, and further comprising the hood body for receiving the pot body, wherein the hood body has the first opening for inserting and removing the pot body on its bottom surface, and the appliance body is inserted into the mounting bore formed on the top of the hood body.

[0004] This solution involves adding a cover body, which directly encases the pot body during use. The size of the pot body can be changed as needed, since it is sufficient for the pot body to be inserted and removed through the first opening, allowing for convenient use.

[0005] The housing body comprises the main body and the end cap. The main body has a chamber for inserting the pot body. A first opening, connected to the chamber, is located on the bottom of the main body and serves to insert and remove the pot body. A second opening is located on the top of the main body, and the end cap is attached to this second opening. The end cap has a mounting hole in its center. The lower end of the device body connects to this mounting hole. The main body and end cap are assembled and formed to form the housing body, which reduces the complexity of its design. Furthermore, the end cap and main body can be made of different materials; for example, the end cap can be made of plastic or a polymer material, which facilitates connection to the device body.

[0006] Furthermore, the ring groove is arranged on the bottom surface of the end cap, whereby the end cap is positively attached to the top of the main body by means of the ring groove, which facilitates assembly and design.

[0007] Furthermore, the bore wall of the mounting bore is stepped, with a stepped separating surface resting against the bottom surface of the device body for support, which facilitates connection to the device body.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the device body is positively attached to the mounting hole, which simplifies assembly and design.

[0009] The air fryer also includes the pot body and a heat-insulating base attached to the pot body. When the pot body is inside the chamber of the hood, its upper part rests against the upper wall of the hood. The heat-insulating base features the base and a handle, with the handle positioned convexly on opposite sides of the base, and the pot body in the space between the two handles. A slot for inserting the handle is provided on the corresponding side surface of the hood and the pot body. The contact of the upper part of the pot body with the upper wall of the hood body improves the seal. The heat-insulating base prevents damage to surfaces such as tables. The handle provides a better grip, making it easier to move the pot body.Furthermore, the lower end of the pot body lies in the pot chamber of the plate body, with the handle being attached to the corresponding circumferential wall of the pot body by means of a locking mechanism, which facilitates assembly and design.

[0010] Furthermore, the handle comprises an interconnected longitudinal section and a transverse section. A locking groove is arranged on the longitudinal section towards the periphery of the pot body, and a locking lug is arranged on the periphery of the pot body. The interaction of the locking lug and the locking groove secures the handle to the periphery of the pot body by means of a locking mechanism, which simplifies assembly and design.

[0011] Furthermore, an outwardly projecting stop is formed at the end of the insertion slot. After the pot stand is attached to the pot body, the stop rests against the transverse section of the handle.

[0012] Furthermore, the hot air assembly includes a heating tube made of stainless steel; the hood body is transparent. The stainless steel material contributes to cost reduction.

[0013] Compared to the prior art, the present utility model has the following advantageous effects: 1. The present utility model improves the structure of the hot air fryer by adding the hood body for connecting the appliance body and the pot body, which allows the pot body to be replaced and makes operation more convenient. 2. The hot air assembly improves the material of the heating tube. The stainless steel material contributes to reducing costs and extending the service life. 3. The hood of the air fryer is transparent, allowing the operator to monitor the cooking process more easily and directly. Furthermore, the hood provides protection, preventing burns caused by direct contact with the fryer body. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the present hot air fryer; Fig. Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the structure of the hood body; Fig. Figure 3 is a schematic representation of the structure of the end cap; Fig. Figure 4 is a schematic representation of the structure of the pot body and the pot base; Fig. Figure 5 is a schematic exploded view of the structure of the pot body and the pot base;

[0014] Fig. Figure 6 is a schematic representation of the arrangement of the hot air assembly in the appliance body. The reference numerals denote: appliance body 1; hood body 2; pot body 3; pot base 4; hot air assembly 5; main body 21; end cap 22; stepped separating surface 23; insertion slot 24; mounting bore 25; annular groove 26; stop 31; locking lug 32; plate body 40; handle 41; heating tube 51; outlet opening 100; first opening 210; second opening 211; chamber 212; longitudinal section 410; transverse section 411; locking groove 412. SPECIFIC EXECUTION FORMS

[0015] The present utility model will be further described below with reference to drawings and specific embodiments. Example 1

[0016] As in Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the novel hot air fryer in the present embodiment comprises the appliance body 1. The hot air assembly 5 is mounted inside the appliance body 1. As shown in Figure 2, the appliance body 1 is mounted inside the appliance body 1. Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the outlet opening 100 for supplying the airflow to the hot air assembly 5 is formed on the base surface of the device body 1. The specific design of the device body 1, the composition of the hot air assembly 5, and the shape of the outlet opening 100 can be found in the prior art. Since this is a common structural composition, a more detailed description is omitted here. The heating tube 51 in the hot air assembly 5 is preferably made of stainless steel.

[0017] In the present embodiment, the hood body 2 is added to receive the pot body 3. The base of the hood body 2 has the first opening 210 for inserting and removing the pot body 3. The appliance body 1 is inserted into the mounting bore 25 formed on the top of the hood body 2. During use, the pot body 3 is inserted, for example, through the first opening 210 on the base of the hood body 2 into the chamber 212 of the hood body. The hot air assembly 5 in the appliance body 1 is then activated to heat-treat food in the pot chamber. The pot body 3 can be replaced as needed, since it is sufficient that the pot body 3 can be inserted through the first opening 210.

[0018] Regarding the hood body 2, its specific design can be selected as required, and the connection of the hood body 2 to the device body 1 can also be achieved by positive locking, snap-fit, screw fastening, or similar means. Preferably, the hood body 2 has the following design: As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the hood body 2 comprises the main body 21 and the end cap 22. The main body 21 is, for example, cylindrical, with the cylinder interior of the main body 21 serving as the chamber 212 for inserting the pot body 3. The cylinder opening at the lower end of the main body 21, which connects to the cylinder interior, serves as the first opening 210 for inserting and removing the pot body 3. The cylinder opening at the top of the main body 21 serves as the second opening 211. The end cap 22 is mounted at the second opening 211. The mounting bore 25 is formed in the center of the end cap 22. The lower end of the device body 1 is connected to the mounting bore 25. The connection of the lower end of the device body 1 to the mounting bore 25 can be achieved by positive locking, screw fastening, gluing, or similar means.In the present embodiment, the lower end of the device body 1 is positively locked to the mounting bore 25, which facilitates assembly. To increase stability, the bore wall of the mounting bore 25 is designed in two stages, with the stepped separating surface 23 resting against the bottom surface of the device body 1 for support. To facilitate the connection of the end cap 22 to the main body 21, in the present embodiment, as in . Fig. Figure 3 shows the annular groove 26 formed on the bottom surface of the end cap 22. The end cap 22 is positively locked to the top of the main body 21 by means of the annular groove 26, which simplifies assembly and design.

[0019] As in Fig. 1, Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the present embodiment further comprises the pot body 3 and the pot base 4 connected to the pot body 3 for heat insulation.

[0020] The size ratio of the pot body 3 to the hood body 2 must meet the condition that, when the pot body 3 is in the chamber 212 of the hood body 2, the upper part of the pot body 3 rests against the upper wall of the hood body 2, e.g., against the upper wall of the main body 21 in the hood body 2 or against the bottom surface of the end cap 22, which contributes to improving the sealing.

[0021] Regarding the pot base 4, the pot base 4 comprises the plate body 40 and the handle 41. The handle 41 is convex upwards on opposite sides of the plate body 40, and the pot body 3 is positioned in the space between the two handles 41. The method of fastening the lower end of the pot body 3 to the plate body 40, e.g., by positive locking, snap-fit, or screw fastening, is preferably a positive-locking fastening structure; for example, the lower end of the pot body 3 is positively locked into the pot chamber of the plate body 40, which facilitates assembly.

[0022] The corresponding side surface of the hood body 2 and the pot body 3 has a slot 24 for inserting the handle 41, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 4 and Fig. Figure 5 shows that the material of the pot base 4 and the end cap 22 is, for example, made of plastic or polymer material.

[0023] To increase stability, in the present embodiment the handle 41 is snapped onto the corresponding circumferential wall of the pot body 3. For example, the handle 41 comprises the interconnected longitudinal section 410 and the transverse section 411. The longitudinal section 410 is the part extended in the longitudinal direction, and the transverse section 411 is the part extended in the transverse direction. The transverse section 411 is connected to the upper end of the longitudinal section 410. A locking groove 412 is formed on the longitudinal section 410 towards the circumferential wall of the pot body 3, and a locking lug 32 is formed on the circumferential wall of the pot body 3. For example, the locking lug 32 is formed on the bottom wall of the insertion slot 24. By the interaction of the locking lug 32 with the locking groove 412, the handle 41 is snapped onto the circumferential wall of the pot body 3. Furthermore, the outwardly projecting stop 31 can be formed at the end of the insertion slot 24, as shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. Figure 5 shows that after the pot base 4 has been connected to the pot body 3, the transverse section 411 of the handle 41 rests against the upper stop 31.

Claims

[1] Novel hot air fryer comprising a device body (1) wherein a hot air assembly (5) is arranged in the interior of the device body (1) and an outlet opening (100) for supplying the airflow of the hot air assembly (5) is formed on the bottom surface of the device body (1), characterized by , that it further comprises a hood body (2) for receiving a pot body (3), wherein the hood body (2) has a first opening (210) on its bottom surface for inserting and removing the pot body (3), and the device body (1) is inserted into a mounting bore (25) formed on the top of the hood body (2). [2] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 1, characterized by, that the hood body (2) comprises a main body (21) and an end cap (22), wherein the main body (21) has a chamber (212) for inserting the pot body (3), the first opening (210) is arranged on the bottom surface of the main body (21), which is connected to the chamber (212) and serves for inserting and removing the pot body (3), a second opening (211) is arranged on the top of the main body (21), and the end cap (22) is arranged on the second opening (211), the end cap (22) has the mounting bore (25) at its center, and the lower end of the device body (1) is connected to the mounting bore (25). [3] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 2, characterized by , that an annular groove (26) is arranged on the bottom surface of the end cap (22), wherein the circumferential area of ​​the main body (21) around the second opening (211) is positively inserted into the annular groove (26). [4] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 2, characterized by , that the bore wall of the mounting bore (25) is stepped, with a stepped separating surface (23) resting against the bottom surface of the device body (1) for support. [5] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 2, characterized by , that the lower end of the device body (1) is positively locked to the mounting hole (25). [6] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 1, characterized by, that this further comprises the pot body (3) and a pot base (4) connected to the pot body (3) for thermal insulation, wherein the upper part of the pot body (3) rests against the upper wall of the hood body (2) when the pot body (3) is in the chamber (212) of the hood body (2), the pot base (4) has a plate body (40) and a handle (41), the handle (41) is arranged convexly upwards on opposite sides of the plate body (40), and the pot body (3) is arranged in the space between the two handles (41), and a slot (24) for inserting the handle (41) is arranged on the corresponding side surface of the hood body (2) and the pot body (3). [7] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 6, characterized by , that the lower end of the pot body (3) lies in a pot chamber of the plate body (40), wherein the handle (41) is attached to the corresponding circumferential wall of the pot body (3) by means of a detent. [8] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 6, characterized by , that the handle (41) comprises a longitudinal section (410) and a transverse section (411) connected to each other, wherein a locking groove (412) is arranged on the longitudinal section (410) towards the circumferential wall of the pot body (3), and a locking lug (32) is arranged on the circumferential wall of the pot body (3), wherein the handle (41) is attached to the circumferential wall of the pot body (3) by means of a locking action through the interaction of the locking lug (32) with the locking groove (412). [9] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 6, characterized by , that at the end of the insertion slot (24) an outwardly projecting stop (31) is formed, wherein the stop (31) rests against the transverse section (411) of the handle (41) after the pot base (4) has been connected to the pot body (3). [10] Novel hot air fryer according to claim 1, characterized by, that the hot air assembly (5) comprises a heating tube (51) made of stainless steel material; the hood body (2) is transparent.